US Medical Cost Heat Map
Compare healthcare prices across all 50 states. Colors range from green (affordable) to red (expensive) based on average GPCI-adjusted Medicare procedure costs.
Cost Index: $385 $525 (avg GPCI-adjusted cost per procedure)
State Cost Rankings
All states ranked by average GPCI-adjusted Medicare procedure cost
Most Expensive States
| Rank | State | Avg Cost |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alaska | $525 |
| #2 | District of Columbia | $482 |
| #3 | New York | $482 |
| #4 | Florida | $481 |
| #5 | Illinois | $473 |
| #6 | New Jersey | $471 |
| #7 | Connecticut | $462 |
| #8 | Massachusetts | $454 |
| #9 | Washington | $453 |
| #10 | California | $449 |
Key Takeaways
$525
Highest avg cost (Alaska)
Remote location drives up practice costs, malpractice insurance, and supply expenses.
$385
Lowest avg cost (Arkansas)
Lower cost of living translates to lower practice expenses and Medicare reimbursement.
36%
Cost gap (highest vs lowest)
The same medical procedure can cost 1.4x more depending on where you live.