Elder Care Cost: Ohio vs Pennsylvania (2026)
Ohio assisted living runs $4,500/month — $100/month less than Pennsylvania's $4,600/month. That's $1,200/year.
Ohio
$4,500
assisted living/month
+$0 vs national avg
Pennsylvania
$4,600
assisted living/month
+$100 vs national avg
Ohio vs Pennsylvania — All Care Types
Monthly costs. Green = lower cost. National average shown for context.
| Care Type | Ohio | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $4,500/mo ✓ | $4,600/mo |
| Nursing Home — Private Room | $8,760/mo ✓ | $10,950/mo |
| Nursing Home — Semi-Private | $7,665/mo ✓ | $9,855/mo |
| In-Home Aide (44 hrs/week) | $5,148/mo ✓ | $5,339/mo |
| Adult Day Care | $1,408/mo ✓ | $1,625/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, Ohio costs $54,000/year vs Pennsylvania's $55,200/year.
Monthly gap
$100
Annual gap
$1,200
2-year care
$2,400
% difference
2%
Assisted living only. Nursing home gap: $2,190/month ($26,280/year).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is elder care cheaper in Ohio or Pennsylvania?
Ohio is cheaper for assisted living at $4,500/month, vs. $4,600/month in Pennsylvania — a $100/month gap. Ohio comes out ahead on 5 of 5 care categories.
How do nursing home costs compare between these states?
A private nursing home room in Ohio runs $8,760/month vs. $10,950/month in Pennsylvania. 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. Ohio is $0 above the national average, and Pennsylvania is $100 above.
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.
Related Comparisons
See full breakdown: Elder care in Ohio · Elder care in Pennsylvania · All state comparisons · Cost by state (all 50)