How much does local transportation & accompaniment cost?
Short answer
$35 - $75 USD per one-way assisted trip, with accompaniment add-ons from $40/hr.
Door-through-door assisted transport and companions for medical appointments and errands.
What moves the price
- Travel distance from the provider to the home, and whether a travel fee or minimum visit applies.
- How complex the job is: a single grab bar is very different from a curbless shower conversion.
- Whether the work is one visit or a recurring schedule, since regular clients usually get a lower rate.
- Local labour rates, which run well above average in the largest metros.
- Materials and equipment, which are quoted separately by most independent specialists.
City by city
Rates in the five boroughs typically run 15 to 25 percent above the national average, and many providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Chicago pricing sits close to the national midpoint, with modest travel surcharges for suburban visits.
Metro Phoenix rates trend slightly below the national average, though seasonal demand rises in the winter months.
Miami-Dade rates run near or slightly above the national average, with bilingual service widely available.
Los Angeles pricing is among the highest in the US, and long cross-town drive times often add a travel fee.
Las Vegas rates run close to or slightly below the national average, and the absence of a state income tax keeps overall costs of care competitive for the region.
San Francisco is among the most expensive markets in the country for in-home care, commonly 30 percent or more above the national average.
Charlotte pricing sits modestly below the national average, reflecting the broader Carolinas cost of living.
Indianapolis is one of the more affordable major metros for in-home care, typically running below the national average.
San Diego rates run above the national average, in line with coastal California's higher cost of living.
San Jose and the wider Silicon Valley area post some of the highest in-home care rates in the country, well above the national average.
Austin rates have climbed above the national average in recent years alongside the metro's rapid growth.
Houston pricing runs close to the national average, among the more affordable large metros in the country.
San Antonio is one of the more affordable large Texas metros for in-home care, typically at or below the national average.
Sacramento rates run above the national average but well below the San Francisco Bay Area, a relatively more affordable option within California.
Denver rates run close to or slightly above the national average, reflecting the Front Range's rising cost of living.
Washington, DC rates run above the national average, in line with the region's higher cost of living.
Orlando pricing runs close to or slightly below the national average, among the more affordable major Florida metros.
Tampa Bay rates run near the national average, with bilingual service widely available.
Atlanta pricing sits close to the national average, though rates trend higher inside the Perimeter.
Boston is among the more expensive markets in the country for in-home care, commonly above the national average.
Baltimore rates run close to the national average, modestly below nearby Washington, DC.
Detroit is one of the more affordable major metros for in-home care, typically running below the national average.
Minneapolis-St. Paul pricing sits close to the national average.
Kansas City is one of the more affordable major metros for in-home care, typically below the national average.
St. Louis pricing runs below the national average, among the more affordable major Midwest metros.
Cincinnati rates run below the national average, among the more affordable major Ohio metros.
Columbus pricing sits close to the national average.
Portland rates run above the national average, in line with the broader Pacific Northwest cost of living.
Philadelphia pricing runs close to or slightly above the national average.
Pittsburgh is one of the more affordable major metros for in-home care, typically below the national average.
Nashville rates have climbed toward the national average alongside the metro's rapid growth.
Dallas-Fort Worth pricing runs close to the national average, among the more moderate large Texas metros.
Seattle is among the more expensive markets in the country for in-home care, commonly above the national average.
Milwaukee pricing runs below the national average, among the more affordable major Midwest metros.
Oklahoma City rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Tulsa rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Louisville rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Lexington rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Memphis rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Knoxville rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Raleigh rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Greensboro rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Asheville rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Charleston rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Columbia rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Greenville rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Richmond rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Virginia Beach rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Jacksonville rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Fort Myers rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Sarasota rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
West Palm Beach rates usually run above the national average, reflecting higher local labor and housing costs.
Pensacola rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Birmingham rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
New Orleans rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Jackson rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Little Rock rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Albuquerque rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Tucson rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Salt Lake City rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Boise rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Colorado Springs rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
El Paso rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Omaha rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Des Moines rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Wichita rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Cleveland rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Grand Rapids rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Buffalo rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Rochester rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Albany rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Hartford rates usually run above the national average, reflecting higher local labor and housing costs.
Providence rates usually run above the national average, reflecting higher local labor and housing costs.
Portland rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Burlington rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Honolulu rates usually run above the national average, reflecting higher local labor and housing costs.
Anchorage rates usually run above the national average, reflecting higher local labor and housing costs.
Spokane rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Reno rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Billings rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Sioux Falls rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Fargo rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
Madison rates run close to the national average, with some neighborhoods slightly higher.
Charleston rates typically run below the national average, reflecting a lower local cost of living.
North Charleston rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Charleston area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Queens rates typically run above the national average, reflecting New York area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Brooklyn rates typically run above the national average, reflecting New York area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Mount Pleasant pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Charleston area.
West Columbia rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Columbia area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Scottsdale pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Phoenix area.
Brentwood pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Nashville area.
Tigard pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Portland area.
Overland Park rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Kansas City area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Plano pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Dallas area.
Santa Clara rates typically run above the national average, reflecting San Jose area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Mesa rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Phoenix area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Beaverton pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Portland area.
Round Rock pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Austin area.
Cary pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Raleigh area.
Edmond rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Oklahoma City area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Campbell rates typically run above the national average, reflecting San Jose area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Richardson pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Dallas area.
Bartlett rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Memphis area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Silver Spring rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Washington area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Greer rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Greenville area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
The Bronx rates typically run above the national average, reflecting New York area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Aurora pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Denver area.
Durham pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Raleigh area.
Centennial pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Denver area.
Summerville rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Charleston area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Chandler pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Phoenix area.
Irving pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Dallas area.
Nicholasville rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Lexington area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Alexandria rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Washington area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Fort Worth pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Dallas area.
Beverly Hills rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Los Angeles area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Tempe pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Phoenix area.
Kirkland rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Seattle area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Carrollton pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Dallas area.
Spring pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Houston area.
North Las Vegas rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Las Vegas area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Glendale rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Phoenix area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Katy pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Houston area.
Arlington rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Washington area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Bethesda rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Washington area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Glendale rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Los Angeles area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Bala Cynwyd pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Philadelphia area.
Waltham rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Boston area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Mauldin rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Greenville area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Cayce rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Columbia area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Brookline rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Boston area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Kent pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Seattle area.
Hollywood pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Miami area.
Rockville rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Washington area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Greenwood rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Indianapolis area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Jenkintown pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Philadelphia area.
Bellevue rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Seattle area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Wauwatosa pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Milwaukee area.
Sterling Heights rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Detroit area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Hendersonville pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Asheville area.
Everett pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Seattle area.
Salem rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Portland area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Englewood pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Denver area.
Saint Paul pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Minneapolis area.
Oakland rates typically run above the national average, reflecting San Francisco area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Arlington pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Dallas area.
Anaheim rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Los Angeles area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Irmo rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Columbia area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Farmers Branch pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Dallas area.
Woburn rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Boston area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Lincolnwood pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Chicago area.
Milwaukie pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Portland area.
Worthington pricing sits close to the national average, in line with the wider Columbus area.
Lake Oswego rates typically run above the national average, reflecting Portland area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Broken Arrow rates usually run slightly below the national average, and many Tulsa area providers serve it without a travel surcharge.
Toronto rates sit at the top of the Canadian range, and publicly funded hours through Ontario Health atHome are usually supplemented privately.
Ottawa pricing runs modestly below Toronto, with bilingual English and French providers widely available.
Metro Vancouver rates are comparable to Toronto, and ferry or bridge travel can add a surcharge outside the core.
Mississauga rates are slightly below downtown Toronto, and many specialists serve the wider Peel Region.
Calgary rates run close to the Canadian midpoint, modestly below Toronto and Vancouver.
Edmonton pricing runs below Calgary's, among the more affordable major Canadian metros.
Victoria rates run close to Vancouver's, among the higher end of the Canadian range.
Winnipeg is one of the more affordable major Canadian metros for in-home care.
Halifax pricing runs close to the Canadian midpoint.
Brampton rates run modestly below downtown Toronto, and many specialists serve the wider Peel Region.
Hamilton pricing runs below Toronto's, among the more affordable markets in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
Burlington pricing sits between Hamilton and Oakville, and many specialists serve the wider Halton and Hamilton area.
Brantford pricing runs below Hamilton's, and many specialists also serve Brant County and Norfolk County.
Norfolk County is a largely rural market, so travel distance can affect pricing, and many specialists come from Hamilton and Brantford.
Kitchener-Waterloo pricing runs below Toronto's, among the more affordable markets in southwestern Ontario.
London pricing runs below Toronto's, among the more affordable markets in southwestern Ontario.
Montreal rates run below Toronto's and Vancouver's, among the more affordable major Canadian metros, with French and English service widely available.
Quebec City pricing runs below Montreal's, among the more affordable major Canadian metros.
Vaughan rates typically run above the Canadian average, reflecting Toronto area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
North Vancouver rates typically run above the Canadian average, reflecting Vancouver area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Burnaby rates typically run above the Canadian average, reflecting Vancouver area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
North York rates typically run above the Canadian average, reflecting Toronto area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Dartmouth pricing sits close to the Canadian average, in line with the wider Halifax area.
Oakville rates typically run above the Canadian average, reflecting Toronto area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
East York rates typically run above the Canadian average, reflecting Toronto area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Markham rates typically run above the Canadian average, reflecting Toronto area living costs, and some providers set a two-hour minimum visit.
Ranges are a planning guide gathered from provider listings and public rate information, not a quote. Confirm pricing directly with the provider before work begins.