How do Georgia and South Carolina nursing home costs compare?

A private nursing home room in Georgia costs $8578/month vs. $8030/month in South Carolina — a $548/month gap. The national average is $9733/month.

Elder Care Cost: Georgia vs South Carolina (2026)

Q: Is elder care cheaper in Georgia or South Carolina?

Georgia has lower assisted living costs — $3900/month vs. $3900/month in South Carolina, a $0/month difference ($0/year). For nursing home care, South Carolina is lower at $8030/month.

Q: How do both states compare to the national average for assisted living?

The national average for assisted living is $4500/month. Georgia is $600 below the national average. South Carolina is $600 below the national average.

Georgia assisted living runs $3,900/month — $0/month less than South Carolina's $3,900/month. That's $0/year.

Georgia

$3,900

assisted living/month

-$600 vs national avg

South Carolina

$3,900

assisted living/month

-$600 vs national avg

Georgia vs South Carolina — All Care Types

Monthly costs. Green = lower cost. National average shown for context.

Care Type	Georgia	South Carolina	Difference	National
Assisted Living	$3,900/mo	$3,900/mo	tie	$4,500/mo
Nursing Home — Private Room	$8,578/mo	$8,030/mo ✓	+$548	$9,733/mo
Nursing Home — Semi-Private	$7,665/mo	$7,118/mo ✓	+$547	$8,669/mo
In-Home Aide (44 hrs/week)	$4,767/mo	$4,576/mo ✓	+$191	$5,339/mo
Adult Day Care	$1,517/mo	$1,300/mo ✓	+$217	$1,603/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 South Carolina's $46,800/year.

Monthly gap

Annual gap

2-year care

% difference

Assisted living only. Nursing home gap: $548/month ($6,576/year).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is elder care cheaper in Georgia or South Carolina?

Georgia is cheaper for assisted living at $3,900/month, vs. $3,900/month in South Carolina — a $0/month gap. South Carolina comes out ahead on 4 of 5 care categories.

How do nursing home costs compare between these states?

A private nursing home room in Georgia runs $8,578/month vs. $8,030/month in South Carolina. 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. Georgia is $600 below the national average, and South Carolina 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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