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Adult Day Care Cost by State (2026)

The national median cost of adult day care is $2,557/month, based on published data from 50 states. Actual cost varies significantly by state and city. See the table below for your area.

National median monthly
$2,557/mo
Range: $2,441 (25th) – $2,779 (75th)
Computed from 50 published state medians · 2025
Adult Day Care median cost comparison (2025)
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Adult Day Care cost by state

Adult Day Care median monthly cost by state
StateMedian cost
Alabama$1,246/mo
Alaska$3,792/mo
Arizona$2,058/mo
Arkansas$1,647/mo
California$2,037/mo
Colorado$2,275/mo
Connecticut$2,362/mo
DelawareNot yet available
District of ColumbiaNot yet available
Florida$1,625/mo
Georgia$1,950/mo
Hawaii$2,551/mo
IdahoNot yet available
Illinois$1,977/mo
Indiana$2,752/mo
Iowa$1,614/mo
Kansas$4,333/mo
Kentucky$1,907/mo
Louisiana$1,913/mo
Maine$2,492/mo
Maryland$2,526/mo
Massachusetts$2,427/mo
Michigan$3,250/mo
Minnesota$2,600/mo
Mississippi$1,365/mo
Missouri$2,058/mo
Montana$5,783/mo
Nebraska$3,521/mo
Nevada$1,733/mo
New Hampshire$2,015/mo
New Jersey$2,167/mo
New Mexico$4,333/mo
New York$3,120/mo
North Carolina$1,831/mo
North Dakota$5,525/mo
Ohio$1,798/mo
Oklahoma$1,993/mo
Oregon$4,333/mo
Pennsylvania$2,535/mo
Rhode Island$1,408/mo
South Carolina$1,560/mo
South DakotaNot yet available
Tennessee$1,733/mo
Texas$1,950/mo
Utah$3,033/mo
VermontNot yet available
Virginia$1,750/mo
Washington$5,395/mo
West VirginiaNot yet available
Wisconsin$1,517/mo
Wyoming$3,286/mo

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Source: Computed from 50 published state medians · Updated 2025

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Frequently asked questions

How much does adult day care cost?

Nationally, the median cost is $2,557/month, but it varies widely by state. See the table above for your state's figure.

Why does adult day care cost vary so much by state?

Local wages, real estate costs, staffing regulations, and cost of living all drive regional differences. A state with a higher minimum wage and cost of living for direct care staff will generally cost more.