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NJ, NY among highest cost for giving birth — and it just keeps going up

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Downing, J. (2026, October 6). NJ, NY among highest cost for giving birth — and it just keeps going up. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/06/us-news/nj-ny-among-highest-cost-for-giving-birth-and-it-just-keeps-going-up/

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The cost of childbirth is increasing nationwide, with New Jersey and New York having some of the highest median expenses: $23,000 for a vaginal delivery and $27,000 for a C-section. This compares to national averages of $15,700 and $20,000 respectively. The data also shows that costs are rising sharply since 2022; for example, vaginal births have seen a 21% increase. Alaska has the highest overall costs at $31,000 for vaginal birth and $42,000 for C-sections. Out-of-network expenses can be significantly higher, reaching up to $79,000 in Nevada for a C-section.

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The cost of giving birth in the United States is increasing, particularly in New York and New Jersey, where the median price for an in-network vaginal delivery is $23,000 and for a C-section is $27,000, according to data from FAIR Health. Nationally, the average cost has risen by 3.6% compared to last year, but since 2022, there's been a 21% increase for vaginal deliveries and a 28% rise for C-sections. The most expensive state overall is Alaska, with median costs of $31,000 for vaginal birth and $42,000 for a C-section. These figures reflect the total charges billed by providers, which can be significantly higher than what insured families pay out-of-pocket. Out-of-network deliveries are notably more expensive, averaging $43,000 nationally for a C-section, with some states like Nevada seeing costs as high as $79,000.

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The cost of giving birth in the US is rising, and New York and New Jersey are among the most expensive in the country, according to data from the nonprofit FAIR Health. uncertain

York → give → nonprofit

It’s $27,000 for a C-section, according to a new report. uncertain

It → ’ → report

California hospitals bill moms’ insurance $21,000, median, for vaginal birth and $25,000 for a cesarean. asserted

hospitals → bill → cesarean

That compares to a national average of $15,700 for vaginal delivery and around $20,000 for C-section, according to FAIR Health. uncertain

That → compare → Health

Costs nationwide were up about 3.6% from last year — though they have skyrocketed 21% for vaginal birth and 28% for C-section since 2022, FAIR found. asserted

FAIR → skyrocket → 2022

Those figures include consultations, anesthesia, labs, ultrasounds, and other facility and professional costs. asserted

figures → include → consultations

They are essentially the sticker prices providers bill, rather than what insured families typically pay out of pocket. asserted

families → bill → pocket

As for what moms actually pay: The average out-of-pocket costs for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care for women with employer insurance plans comes to around $2,700, according to health research organization KFF. uncertain

costs → pay → KFF

If you want to have babies more economically, the South and Midwest are great places to be. asserted

South → want → babies

The Dakotas have the lowest out-of-network costs at just under $21,000 each for vaginal births, and Alabama and Mississippi have the lowest in-network costs at just over $10,000. asserted

Alabama → have → 10,000

NJ, NY among highest cost for giving birth — and it just keeps going up

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