Quick answer
In the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, the national median for assisted living was $6,200 a month. Kansas came in at $5,975 and Missouri at $5,400. The table below lists the monthly median for assisted living and for 44 hours a week of in-home care in each state. Prices within a state vary by city and community. (800) 614-8388 for help near Kansas City.
2025 monthly medians by state
| State | Assisted living | In-home care, 44 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $4,425 | $5,148 |
| Alaska | $9,882 | $7,245 |
| Arizona | $6,250 | $7,245 |
| Arkansas | $4,637 | $4,767 |
| California | $7,000 | $7,627 |
| Colorado | $6,584 | $7,913 |
| Connecticut | $9,118 | $6,864 |
| Delaware | $7,600 | $6,673 |
| Florida | $5,610 | $6,101 |
| Georgia | $5,300 | $6,101 |
| Hawaii | $12,096 | $7,817 |
| Idaho | $5,175 | $7,341 |
| Illinois | $6,219 | $6,864 |
| Indiana | $5,639 | $6,673 |
| Iowa | $5,381 | $7,836 |
| Kansas | $5,975 | $6,435 |
| Kentucky | $5,528 | $6,197 |
| Louisiana | $5,163 | $4,957 |
| Maine | $8,205 | $8,485 |
| Maryland | $7,173 | $6,673 |
| Massachusetts | $9,600 | $7,627 |
| Michigan | $5,818 | $6,626 |
| Minnesota | $6,573 | $8,389 |
| Mississippi | $4,369 | $4,576 |
| Missouri | $5,400 | $6,292 |
| Montana | $6,075 | $7,245 |
| Nebraska | $6,350 | $6,864 |
| Nevada | $6,241 | $7,055 |
| New Hampshire | $8,025 | $7,627 |
| New Jersey | $8,710 | $7,245 |
| New Mexico | $5,950 | $5,720 |
| New York | $7,110 | $6,673 |
| North Carolina | $6,496 | $5,720 |
| North Dakota | $4,729 | $6,483 |
| Ohio | $6,103 | $6,483 |
| Oklahoma | $6,150 | $6,292 |
| Oregon | $6,875 | $7,627 |
| Pennsylvania | $6,480 | $6,483 |
| Rhode Island | $7,781 | $7,627 |
| South Carolina | $5,350 | $5,982 |
| South Dakota | $4,900 | $8,437 |
| Tennessee | $5,845 | $5,911 |
| Texas | $5,666 | $5,720 |
| Utah | $5,475 | $7,484 |
| Vermont | $8,597 | $8,580 |
| Virginia | $6,945 | $6,673 |
| Washington | $7,600 | $8,580 |
| West Virginia | $6,340 | $5,720 |
| Wisconsin | $6,540 | $6,912 |
| Wyoming | $5,325 | $8,771 |
Source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, Monthly Median Costs table. N/A means the survey did not publish a figure.
How to use these numbers
- They're medians: half of communities charge more, half less.
- Assisted living figures are for a private one-bedroom apartment.
- Care-level charges may add to the base price.
- City prices can differ from the state median.
Try the assisted living cost calculator to plan a budget.
Moving a parent across state lines
Some families move a parent closer to them, or to a lower-cost state. Consider the cost, but also family visits, doctors, and Medicaid or other benefits, which are set by each state.
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Questions families ask
What is the average cost of assisted living by state?
See the table above for 2025 monthly medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey.
How does Kansas compare with Missouri?
In 2025, Kansas's median was $5,975 a month and Missouri's was $5,400.
What's the national median for assisted living?
$6,200 a month in 2025.
Why do some states show N/A?
The survey didn't publish a figure for that state and category.