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Hospital vs Clinic Cost Calculator

Compare estimated costs for a hospital visit vs a clinic visit by entering base costs and additional fees to see which option may be cheaper.

Hospital vs Clinic Cost Calculator

Compare a hospital visit vs a clinic visit by entering base costs and additional fees. This helps you estimate which option may be cheaper for your scenario.

Hospital
Hospital total$0.00
Clinic
Clinic total$0.00
Cheaper option
Tie
Difference
Hospital total$0.00
Clinic total$0.00
Absolute difference$0.00

Note: Actual pricing varies widely by location and provider. Use this to compare scenarios, not as a quote.

How it works

Hospitals often add facility-related charges and higher service rates, while clinics may be cheaper for routine care. Enter your best estimates for both settings and compare totals.

FAQ

When is a hospital likely to be cheaper?
Some services may be bundled differently, but for routine care, clinics are often cheaper.
Should I include ER costs here?
For ER comparisons, it’s better to use an ER vs urgent care cost calculator since pricing differs.

How to use this hospital vs clinic cost calculator

  1. Enter the hospital base visit cost and any additional fees.
  2. Enter the clinic base visit cost and any additional fees.
  3. Calculate the total cost for each option.
  4. Compare the totals and see the difference.
  5. Use the result to choose the cheaper option for your scenario.

Example

If the hospital visit is $1,200 plus $300 fees, and the clinic visit is $220 plus $80 fees:

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