Editable care cost tool
Family Caregiver True Cost Calculator
Understand potential work, travel, supply and retirement costs of family caregiving.
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Estimated caregiving impact
Monthly estimate$1,687
Annual estimate$20,240
5-year planning total$101,200
One-time cost$0
How this estimate was calculated
This scenario adds lost wages, employer retirement match and direct monthly expenses. It does not assign a value to family care.
It excludes provider-specific pricing, medical coverage, taxes and services you did not enter.
This is an educational estimate, not medical, financial, legal, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term care advice.
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Use these guides to pressure-test the assumptions behind the calculator before contacting providers.
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