Spending · 2023
Healthcare
The average U.S. household spends $5,762 a year on healthcare — about 8% of the budget (2023).
$5,762
Avg per year
8%
Of total budget
+17%
Since 2019
Healthcare by income (before tax)
Under $30k$3,957
$30k–50k$4,718
$50k–70k$5,298
$70k–100k$5,978
$100k–150k$6,930
$150k+$9,004
Healthcare by age of reference person
Under 25$1,548
25–34$3,266
35–44$5,167
45–54$6,094
55–64$6,695
65–74$7,478
75+$7,333
Healthcare by region
Northeast$6,028
Midwest$6,134
South$5,290
West$6,110
Healthcare by housing tenure
Owner, with mortgage$7,113
Owner, no mortgage$7,185
Renter$3,194
Other$3,014
Healthcare — FAQ
How much do Americans spend on healthcare?+
In 2023, the average U.S. household spent $5,762 per year on healthcare — about 8% of total spending (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
Has healthcare spending changed since 2019?+
Average healthcare spending went from $4,904 in 2019 to $5,762 in 2023 — a +17% change (nominal dollars).
Where does this come from?+
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey (Interview + Diary, integrated). Independent estimates computed from the CE PUMD microdata (re-derived from UCC-level detail); major categories track BLS's published tables within a few percent. PUMSdata is not affiliated with BLS.