These NYC Boroughs Are The Most Expensive For Having A Baby
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New York state arguably holds the title of the most expensive place on Earth to give birth. Now, a study breaks down the overall cost of having a baby across the five boroughs of New York City.
The analysis, published May 6th by New York State Health Foundation, pinpointed the Bronx as having the highest median cost for a vaginal delivery under commercial insurance: a whopping $16,632 in 2017. This amount includes what is covered by both the patient and their health plan. That total is about 30% more than the price in Brooklyn, which recorded the lowest median cost. For cesarean sections, Queens is the most expensive borough, with a median cost of $21,842 50% higher than on Staten Island, the least costly.