# Assisted Living Prices in Durham: Typical Ranges and What Drives Them
_Last updated: 2026-10-05T07:43:17Z_

> Durham buyers typically see assisted living prices of $1,582 to $5,221 per month, settling near $2,874 for an average job.

## Typical cost at a glance

| Level | Price |
| --- | --- |
| Low | ~$1,582 |
| Typical | ~$2,874 |
| High | ~$5,221 |

_Currency: USD, per month._

## Cost by type

| Type | Low | Typical | High |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Standard monthly care | ~$1,582 | ~$3,402 | ~$5,221 |
| Part-time or in-home support | ~$664 | ~$1,951 | ~$3,237 |
| Admission and one-time fees | ~$142 | ~$567 | ~$992 |
| Skilled nursing or full-time care | ~$2,452 | ~$7,100 | ~$11,747 |
| Memory or specialised care | ~$2,610 | ~$7,440 | ~$12,269 |

## Who sets assisted living prices

Ask who sets the price of assisted living and the honest answer is the provider, job by job. Their costs and capacity decide whether you see something near $1,582 or nearer $5,221.

## How to compare quotes for assisted living

Compare assisted living quotes on four things: scope, materials, timeline and what triggers an increase. Get all four in writing and the decision becomes straightforward.

## Timing your assisted living

Seasonality is real for assisted living. Peak demand pushes quotes toward $5,221, while the quiet months give you more room to negotiate near $2,874 or lower.

## Budgeting for assisted living

In Durham, plan assisted living spending around $2,874 per month and treat $5,221 as the ceiling. Anything beyond that usually means the scope has changed.

## What Assisted Living typically costs

When you price out assisted living in Durham, keep the $1,582 to $5,221 per month range in mind. Anything far below $1,582 usually means a narrower scope than you asked for; anything above $5,221 usually adds premium materials or urgent scheduling.

## What moves the price of assisted living

For assisted living, the price is built from labour, materials, access, permits and timing. The first two are fixed by the work; the last three are where providers in Durham differ most, so ask about them directly.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does assisted living cost?

Most assisted living falls between $1,582 and $5,221, with a typical figure near $2,874 per month. The low end is a straightforward job with no surprises; the high end covers complex scope, premium materials or urgent timing. In Durham, that is worth confirming with a local provider before you commit.

### What affects the price of assisted living?

No single factor decides it — scope, materials, access and timing all move the total, and the biggest swings usually come from access and scheduling. The answer can shift with the Durham market, so check locally.

### Is Assisted Living cheaper in smaller cities?

Often, but not always. Smaller markets can carry a travel or availability premium that offsets a lower local rate, so it is worth checking a nearby city before assuming the lowest published figure applies to you. It is worth testing that against a couple of quotes in Durham.

### How many quotes should I get for assisted living?

Two or three written quotes are enough to see the real market range. Compare the same scope side by side, and ask each provider what is excluded and what would change the price after the quote is accepted. Local providers in Durham can confirm how that applies to your area.

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These are planning ranges drawn from public price data and market research. They are not a quote, an offer or financial advice, and your actual price depends on the provider, the location and the scope of the work.