How Much Does Birth Center Delivery Cost?

A birth center is a healthcare facility for childbirth that focuses on a midwifery model of care. Birth centers offer a home-like environment with more medical support than a home birth but less intervention than a hospital. Costs fall between home birth and hospital delivery.

Cost by State

State	Without Insurance	With Insurance	Medicare
Mississippi	$4,500	$1,400	$1,100
Arkansas	$4,700	$1,400	$1,200
Oklahoma	$4,700	$1,400	$1,200
West Virginia	$4,800	$1,400	$1,200
Alabama	$4,900	$1,500	$1,200
Kentucky	$5,000	$1,500	$1,300
Louisiana	$5,000	$1,500	$1,200
South Dakota	$5,000	$1,500	$1,300
Iowa	$5,100	$1,500	$1,300
New Mexico	$5,100	$1,500	$1,300
South Carolina	$5,100	$1,500	$1,300
Kansas	$5,200	$1,500	$1,300
Nebraska	$5,200	$1,600	$1,300
Idaho	$5,300	$1,600	$1,300
Missouri	$5,300	$1,600	$1,300
North Dakota	$5,300	$1,600	$1,300
Tennessee	$5,300	$1,600	$1,300
Indiana	$5,400	$1,600	$1,400
Utah	$5,400	$1,600	$1,400
Wyoming	$5,400	$1,600	$1,400
Georgia	$5,500	$1,700	$1,400
Montana	$5,500	$1,700	$1,400
Ohio	$5,500	$1,600	$1,400
Michigan	$5,600	$1,700	$1,400
North Carolina	$5,600	$1,700	$1,400
Arizona	$5,700	$1,700	$1,400
Texas	$5,700	$1,700	$1,400
Wisconsin	$5,700	$1,700	$1,400
Florida	$6,100	$1,800	$1,500
Maine	$6,100	$1,800	$1,500
Delaware	$6,300	$1,900	$1,600
Minnesota	$6,300	$1,900	$1,600
Nevada	$6,300	$1,900	$1,600
Pennsylvania	$6,300	$1,900	$1,600
Vermont	$6,300	$1,900	$1,600
Colorado	$6,500	$1,900	$1,600
Virginia	$6,500	$1,900	$1,600
Illinois	$6,600	$2,000	$1,700
New Hampshire	$6,600	$2,000	$1,700
Oregon	$6,600	$2,000	$1,700
Rhode Island	$6,700	$2,000	$1,700
Maryland	$6,900	$2,100	$1,700
Washington	$6,900	$2,100	$1,700
New Jersey	$7,300	$2,200	$1,800
Alaska	$7,500	$2,300	$1,900
Hawaii	$7,700	$2,300	$1,900
Connecticut	$7,800	$2,300	$2,000
Massachusetts	$7,900	$2,400	$2,000
California	$8,100	$2,400	$2,000
New York	$8,400	$2,500	$2,100

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does birth center delivery cost without insurance?

The average cost of birth center delivery without insurance in the United States is $6,000. Costs vary significantly by state.

Does insurance cover birth center delivery?

Most health insurance plans cover birth center delivery when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $1,800.

Does Medicare cover birth center delivery?

Medicare Part B typically covers birth center delivery when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $1,500.

What additional costs should I expect beyond birth center delivery?

Additional costs may include prenatal testing, anesthesia fees, newborn care, extended hospital stays, and any complications. These can add $1,000 to $5,000 or more.