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Memory Care Cost by State (2026)

The national modeled midpoint for memory care is $8,160/month (assisted living plus a documented 20–30% premium band), across 50 states. See the table below for your area. These are modeled ranges, not Genworth memory-care survey medians.

National median monthly
$8,160/mo
Range: $7,833 (25th) – $8,486 (75th)
Computed from 50 published state medians · 2025
Memory Care median cost comparison (2025)
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Memory Care cost by state

Memory Care median monthly cost by state
StateMedian cost
Alabama$5,531/mo
Alaska$12,353/mo
Arizona$7,813/mo
Arkansas$5,796/mo
California$8,750/mo
Colorado$8,230/mo
Connecticut$11,398/mo
Delaware$9,500/mo
District of ColumbiaNot yet available
Florida$7,013/mo
Georgia$6,625/mo
Hawaii$15,120/mo
Idaho$6,469/mo
Illinois$7,774/mo
Indiana$7,049/mo
Iowa$6,726/mo
Kansas$7,469/mo
Kentucky$6,910/mo
Louisiana$6,454/mo
Maine$10,256/mo
Maryland$8,966/mo
Massachusetts$12,000/mo
Michigan$7,273/mo
Minnesota$8,216/mo
Mississippi$5,461/mo
Missouri$6,750/mo
Montana$7,594/mo
Nebraska$7,938/mo
Nevada$7,801/mo
New Hampshire$10,031/mo
New Jersey$10,888/mo
New Mexico$7,438/mo
New York$8,888/mo
North Carolina$8,120/mo
North Dakota$5,911/mo
Ohio$7,629/mo
Oklahoma$7,688/mo
Oregon$8,594/mo
Pennsylvania$8,100/mo
Rhode Island$9,726/mo
South Carolina$6,688/mo
South Dakota$6,125/mo
Tennessee$7,306/mo
Texas$7,083/mo
Utah$6,844/mo
Vermont$10,746/mo
Virginia$8,681/mo
Washington$9,500/mo
West Virginia$7,925/mo
Wisconsin$8,175/mo
Wyoming$6,656/mo

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Source: Modeled from 50 state assisted-living estimates × 20–30% premium band · Updated 2025

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Frequently asked questions

How much does memory care cost?

Nationally, the median cost is $8,160/month, but it varies widely by state. See the table above for your state's figure.

Why does memory 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.