Do Ohio folks spend more on healthcare than people in other states? What new study says
Healthcare costs have skyrocketed over the years and affordable healthcare seems harder and harder to get.
In fact, “Americans’ average annual out-of-pocket health care spending has risen from $811 to $1,514 over the past two decades, outpacing inflation,” said Adam McCann with WalletHub.
So, WalletHub analysts compiled a new study ranking how much people in each state spend on healthcare and then ranked each state by the most and least costs. Analysts specifically looked at the costs of doctor, dentist and optometrist visits, as well as certain medications in each state.
So, where does Ohio rank?
How much do people in Ohio spend on healthcare?
The WalletHub study revealed that people in Ohio spend 6.68% of their median monthly household income on healthcare. This means Ohio is ranked 35th overall, which shows Ohio residents spend less on healthcare than most people in other states.
How does that compare to what people spend on healthcare in other states?
What states spend the most on healthcare?
According to the WalletHub study, these are the states that spend the most on healthcare:
- Alaska - 10.08%
- Oregon - 9.32%
- Maine - 9.30%
- Mississippi - 9.18%
- West Virginia - 9.14%
Which states spend the least on healthcare?
Here’s which states spend the least on healthcare:
- Utah - 5.11%
- Virginia - 5.62%
- California - 5.64%
- New Jersey - 5.81%
- Nevada - 5.87%
What do you think of this study? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
