The Least Expensive States for Healthcare in 2023

Some of the most expensive states for healthcare include New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. As the cost of living continues to rise many people find themselves in the difficult position of forgoing healthcare in order to make ends meet, and while healthcare across the country is a growing expense, there are some states where the price tag is less burdensome than others.

Around 6.3% of U.S. adults age 18 and over say they haven’t received medical care because of the cost, according to research by William Russel, an international health insurance provider. The data also found that around 11% of U.S. citizens currently do not have health insurance coverage. While some of the most expensive states for healthcare include New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, patients in some areas aren’t dealing with such a hefty price tag. William Russel put together a comprehensive list detailing the cost of healthcare and analyzing which states are paying the most or least for these services.

These are the three least expensive states for healthcare according to that report: 

Georgia: expenses per patient day average $2,100. Residents pay close to $6,587 for healthcare and $99.43 for prescriptions.Kansas: expenses per patient day average $2,191. Residents pay close to $7,658 for healthcare and $79.38 for prescriptions.Arizona: expenses per patient day average $3,131. Residents pay close to $6,452 for healthcare and $64.51 for prescriptions.

Comparatively, patients in Alaska pay $11,064 per person, patients in Massachusetts pay $10,559 per person, and in Delaware, patients pay $10,254 per person.