The Procedure That Costs More Than a Car
Healthcare costs are absurd. We put them in perspective by comparing them to things you actually understand.
For the same money, you could buy:
A helicopter ride to the hospital costs more than a brand-new car, a vacation, AND a new phone.
For the same money, you could buy:
Your new hip costs more than an electric car that will last 300,000 miles.
For the same money, you could buy:
Seeing clearly again costs as much as two months of living in one of America's most expensive cities.
For the same money, you could buy:
One ER visit — even if you just sit there — costs more than 4 months of streaming, music, gym, and daily coffee combined.
For the same money, you could buy:
You could fly to the cheapest state, get the surgery, recover in a hotel with a private nurse, and STILL save $25,000.
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Methodology: Medical procedure costs are based on average Medicare charges from CMS data. Consumer product prices are approximate retail prices as of 2024. Comparisons are illustrative — actual costs vary by location, insurance, and provider.