Price ShopperLook up your ZIP · Joint replacement atlasHow much does having a baby (vaginal delivery) cost?
An uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Medicare covers few births, so this is a reference price; commercial prices are usually far higher. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
An uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Medicare covers few births, so this is a reference price; commercial prices are usually far higher.
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By state
| State | Hospital stay |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $4,104–$4,540 |
| Alaska | $5,372 |
| Arizona | $5,146 |
| Arkansas | $4,349–$4,640 |
| California | $6,301–$7,269 |
| Colorado | $5,082–$5,144 |
| Connecticut | $5,841 |
| Delaware | $5,077–$5,401 |
| District of Columbia | $4,691–$5,749 |
| Florida | $5,026 |
| Georgia | $4,177–$4,999 |
| Hawaii | $5,749 |
| Idaho | $4,737–$4,850 |
| Illinois | $5,170 |
| Indiana | $5,098–$5,267 |
| Iowa | $4,604–$4,915 |
| Kansas | $4,395–$4,531 |
| Kentucky | $4,488–$4,706 |
| Louisiana | $4,324–$4,513 |
| Maine | $4,716–$4,911 |
| Maryland | $4,488–$5,134 |
| Massachusetts | $5,840 |
| Michigan | $4,780–$4,799 |
| Minnesota | $4,961–$5,230 |
| Mississippi | $4,106–$4,429 |
| Missouri | $4,806 |
| Montana | $4,906 |
| Nebraska | $4,995 |
| Nevada | $5,085 |
| New Hampshire | $5,150 |
| New Jersey | $5,453–$5,785 |
| New Mexico | $4,747–$4,969 |
| New York | $6,102 |
| North Carolina | $4,576–$4,860 |
| North Dakota | $4,906 |
| Ohio | $4,528–$4,759 |
| Oklahoma | $4,606–$4,640 |
| Oregon | $5,381–$5,924 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,668–$5,116 |
| Rhode Island | $5,449 |
| South Carolina | $4,447–$4,672 |
| South Dakota | $4,906 |
| Tennessee | $4,333–$4,706 |
| Texas | $4,820 |
| Utah | $4,860 |
| Vermont | $4,761–$4,948 |
| Virginia | $4,676–$4,974 |
| Washington | $5,396–$5,674 |
| West Virginia | $4,594–$4,974 |
| Wisconsin | $4,654–$5,042 |
| Wyoming | $4,906 |
Questions
How much does having a baby (vaginal delivery) cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for having a baby (vaginal delivery) is $4,906 at hospital stay. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.