What Is Home Care and How Much Does It Cost by State?

Date Updated: July 9, 2025

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Pilar Martland

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Median in-home care costs by state

Click on the map below to see the median cost of in-home care in each state. Reminder that the cost is based on 44 hours/week

Alabama

Program Name	Eligibility	Program Description
Alabama Area Agency on Aging \| Aging & Disability Resource Center	None	Also known as One Door Alabama, the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) program provides free information, counseling, and access to programs/services the Alabama Department of Senior Services, state agencies, and federal programs offer.
Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program	Applicant's income must not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level.	This program provides weatherization assistance to help households reduce their energy costs. Assistance typically includes installing insulation, sealing ductwork, making HVAC repairs and replacements, repairing leaky faucets, upgrading windows and doors, and replacing incandescent lighting with energy-efficient bulbs.
SeniorRX	Applicant must be an Alabama resident and: Be 55 or older Have a chronic medical condition Have no prescription drug insurance or limited prescription drug insurance Meet certain income limits Visit SenioRX for the full list of eligibility requirements.	SenioRx is a prescription medication assistance program that can help seniors receive free or low-cost prescription medications. Eligible clients may receive a three-month supply of medication from pharmaceutical companies.

Alaska

Median Hourly Cost: N/A

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: N/A

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: N/A

Arizona

Median Hourly Cost: $33

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $207

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6292

Arkansas

Median Hourly Cost: $19

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $119

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $3623

California

Median Hourly Cost: $36

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $226

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6864

Colorado

Median Hourly Cost: $35

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $220

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6673

Connecticut

Median Hourly Cost: $31

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $195

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5911

Delaware

Median Hourly Cost: $24

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $151

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $4576

Florida

Median Hourly Cost: $30

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $185

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5625

Georgia

Median Hourly Cost: $25

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $157

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $4767

Hawaii

Median Hourly Cost: $38

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $239

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $7245

Idaho

Median Hourly Cost: $34

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $214

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6483

Illinois

Median Hourly Cost: $30

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $189

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5720

Indiana

Median Hourly Cost: $31

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $192

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5815

Iowa

Median Hourly Cost: $38

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $239

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $7245

Kansas

Median Hourly Cost: $32

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $201

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6101

Kentucky

Median Hourly Cost: $37

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $233

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $7055

Louisiana

Median Hourly Cost: $25

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $157

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $4767

Maine

Median Hourly Cost: $38

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $239

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $7245

Maryland

Median Hourly Cost: $30

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $189

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5720

Massachusetts

Median Hourly Cost: $35

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $217

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6578

Michigan

Median Hourly Cost: $31

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $195

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5911

Minnesota

Median Hourly Cost: $30

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $189

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5720

Mississippi

Median Hourly Cost: $15

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $94

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $2860

Missouri

Median Hourly Cost: $32

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $201

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6101

Montana

Median Hourly Cost: $50

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $311

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $9438

Nebraska

Median Hourly Cost: $34

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $214

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6483

Nevada

Median Hourly Cost: $33

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $204

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6197

New Hampshire

Median Hourly Cost: $33

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $204

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6197

New Jersey

Median Hourly Cost: $35

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $220

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6673

New Mexico

Median Hourly Cost: $45

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $283

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $8580

New York

Median Hourly Cost: $27

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $170

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5148

North Carolina

Median Hourly Cost: $28

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $176

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5339

North Dakota

Median Hourly Cost: $24

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $151

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $4576

Ohio

Median Hourly Cost: $28

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $176

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5339

Oklahoma

Median Hourly Cost: $20

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $126

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $3813

Oregon

Median Hourly Cost: $21

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $132

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $4004

Pennsylvania

Median Hourly Cost: $21

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $132

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $4004

Rhode Island

Median Hourly Cost: $36

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $226

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6864

South Carolina

Median Hourly Cost: $29

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $179

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5434

South Dakota

Median Hourly Cost: N/A

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: N/A

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: N/A

Tennessee

Median Hourly Cost: $31

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $195

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $5911

Texas

Median Hourly Cost: $23

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $141

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $4290

Utah

Median Hourly Cost: $34

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $214

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6483

Vermont

Median Hourly Cost: N/A

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: N/A

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: N/A

Virginia

Median Hourly Cost: $34

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $214

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6483

Washington

Median Hourly Cost: $44

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $273

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $8294

West Virginia

Median Hourly Cost: $25

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $157

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $4767

Wisconsin

Median Hourly Cost: $25

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $157

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $4767

Wyoming

Median Hourly Cost: $35

Median Daily Cost / 8 hours per day: $220

Media Monthly Cost/ 22 days per month: $6673