Elder Care Cost: Florida vs Georgia (2026)
Georgia assisted living runs $3,900/month — $600/month less than Florida's $4,500/month. That's $7,200/year.
Florida
$4,500
assisted living/month
+$0 vs national avg
Georgia
$3,900
assisted living/month
-$600 vs national avg
Florida vs Georgia — All Care Types
Monthly costs. Green = lower cost. National average shown for context.
| Care Type | Florida | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $4,500/mo | $3,900/mo ✓ |
| Nursing Home — Private Room | $10,220/mo | $8,578/mo ✓ |
| Nursing Home — Semi-Private | $9,125/mo | $7,665/mo ✓ |
| In-Home Aide (44 hrs/week) | $5,339/mo | $4,767/mo ✓ |
| Adult Day Care | $1,733/mo | $1,517/mo ✓ |
Source: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2024–2025. Statewide medians — metro areas typically run 15–30% higher.
Annual Cost Difference
For assisted living, Georgia costs $46,800/year vs Florida's $54,000/year.
Monthly gap
$600
Annual gap
$7,200
2-year care
$14,400
% difference
15%
Assisted living only. Nursing home gap: $1,642/month ($19,704/year).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is elder care cheaper in Florida or Georgia?
Georgia is cheaper for assisted living at $3,900/month, vs. $4,500/month in Florida — a $600/month gap. Georgia comes out ahead on 5 of 5 care categories.
How do nursing home costs compare between these states?
A private nursing home room in Florida runs $10,220/month vs. $8,578/month in Georgia. The national median is $9,733/month.
How do both states compare to the national average?
The national average for assisted living is $4,500/month. Florida is $0 above the national average, and Georgia is $600 below.
Do costs vary within each state?
Yes. Metro areas typically run 15–30% above the statewide median shown here. Statewide averages are useful for comparing states, but actual costs depend heavily on the specific city or county.
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