Elder care cost calculator: monthly and annual costs by care type
Pick a care type and, for in-home care, set weekly hours. You'll get a monthly and annual cost plus how it compares to the other four options, using 2024 CareScout national median data.
State-level pricing isn't available yet — this figure uses the national median. Actual costs by state can differ by up to 40%.
Non-Medical Caregiver (In-Home)
Monthly cost
$6,673
Annual cost
$80,080
That's $45,880 more per year than the cheapest option below.
Data: 2024 Cost of Care Survey (CareScout)
National medians. Local provider prices can differ by up to 40% — use this as a planning starting point, not a quote.
Monthly cost, all 5 care types compared
Your selection is highlighted. In-home hours reflect the 44 hrs/week you set above.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is the default 44 hours per week for in-home care?
44 hours/week is the figure CareScout's 2024 survey uses to annualize non-medical caregiver costs, so it's the most directly comparable default. You can move the slider from 5 to 60 hours to match your actual schedule.
How is the monthly cost calculated from an hourly rate?
Monthly = hourly rate × hours per week × 52 weeks ÷ 12 months. At $35/hour and 44 hours/week, that's $35 × 44 × 52 ÷ 12 ≈ $6,673/month.
Why does the nursing home monthly figure use 30.4, not 30?
30.4 is 365 days ÷ 12 months — the average month length. Using it instead of a flat 30 avoids underestimating an annual cost that's actually billed daily.
Does this calculator adjust for my state?
Not yet. This version shows the national median for every state; a state selector is there for context, but the multiplier is 1.0 everywhere. CareScout's own data shows local prices can differ from the national median by up to 40%, so treat this as a starting point, not a quote.
Is any of this data sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser with plain JavaScript — there's no API call and no server to send your inputs to.