Summary of Healthcare Cost Index By US State
• This index compares 50 states based on Healthcare Cost, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).
• For a single person with a typical lifestyle, the average healthcare cost index value is 78.6, with 16 states above-average and 34 below-average.
• The highest-ranking state is Alaska with an index value of 153.5, while the lowest-ranking is New Mexico with an index value of 63.6.
Disclaimer: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only and should be used as a general guide. Actual index values may vary significantly based on individual lifestyle choices and current economic conditions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but values are subject to change without notice. Always conduct thorough personal research and consult with financial professionals before making important financial or relocation decisions.
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Index Details
| # | State | Healthcare Cost Index | Monthly Healthcare Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 153.5 | $1,520.00 |
| 2 | Florida | 116.2 | $1,150.00 |
| 3 | Hawaii | 101.5 | $1,005.00 |
| 4 | Virginia | 97.0 | $960.00 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 94.9 | $940.00 |
| 6 | Maine | 91.4 | $905.00 |
| 7 | Texas | 91.4 | $905.00 |
| 8 | Ohio | 90.9 | $900.00 |
| 9 | California | 90.4 | $895.00 |
| 10 | Mississippi | 89.9 | $890.00 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 87.4 | $865.00 |
| 12 | Vermont | 83.3 | $825.00 |
| 13 | New York | 82.3 | $815.00 |
| 14 | Wyoming | 81.8 | $810.00 |
| 15 | Minnesota | 80.8 | $800.00 |
| 16 | Iowa | 80.3 | $795.00 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 78.3 | $775.00 |
| 18 | Tennessee | 77.3 | $765.00 |
| 19 | Montana | 76.3 | $755.00 |
| 20 | West Virginia | 76.3 | $755.00 |
| 21 | Maryland | 75.8 | $750.00 |
| 22 | New Jersey | 75.8 | $750.00 |
| 23 | Idaho | 75.3 | $745.00 |
| 24 | Louisiana | 75.3 | $745.00 |
| 25 | Kentucky | 74.7 | $740.00 |
| 26 | Indiana | 74.2 | $735.00 |
| 27 | North Carolina | 74.2 | $735.00 |
| 28 | Nebraska | 73.7 | $730.00 |
| 29 | Nevada | 73.7 | $730.00 |
| 30 | South Carolina | 73.7 | $730.00 |
| 31 | Alabama | 72.2 | $715.00 |
| 32 | Utah | 72.2 | $715.00 |
| 33 | Washington | 72.2 | $715.00 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | 71.7 | $710.00 |
| 35 | Arizona | 70.7 | $700.00 |
| 36 | Kansas | 70.2 | $695.00 |
| 37 | Arkansas | 69.2 | $685.00 |
| 38 | Delaware | 69.2 | $685.00 |
| 39 | North Dakota | 69.2 | $685.00 |
| 40 | Missouri | 67.7 | $670.00 |
| 41 | Georgia | 67.2 | $665.00 |
| 42 | Michigan | 67.2 | $665.00 |
| 43 | South Dakota | 67.2 | $665.00 |
| 44 | Oregon | 66.7 | $660.00 |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | 66.2 | $655.00 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | 65.7 | $650.00 |
| 47 | Colorado | 65.2 | $645.00 |
| 48 | Massachusetts | 64.1 | $635.00 |
| 49 | Illinois | 63.6 | $630.00 |
| 50 | New Mexico | 63.6 | $630.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how states are distributed across different healthcare cost index value ranges.