What people spend out-of-pocket on healthcare in 23 states

In 2017, patients in Utah faced the highest out-of-pocket healthcare costs compared to 22 other states, according to a report from global think tank JPMorgan Chase Institute.

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The report analyzed data on 4.7 million Chase customers in 23 states between January 2013 and December 2017. Researchers found the average annual out-of-pocket healthcare spending climbed 8.5 percent in 2017 compared to the year prior.

Here is how average annual out-of-pocket spending stacked up among the 23 states featured in the report, listed from highest to lowest:

Utah: $863.70
Colorado: $797.30
Connecticut: $782.20
Texas: $730.10
New Jersey: $702
Idaho: $701.70
Wisconsin: $691.70
Illinois: $674.30
Oklahoma: $667.80
Arizona: $659.10
Washington: $652.10
Indiana: $608.50
Louisiana: $605.40
Florida: $590.20
California: $582.30
Nevada: $574.30
Oregon: $573.70
New York: $558.10
Georgia: $557.10
Ohio: $550.60
Michigan: $540.10
Kentucky: $540.10
West Virginia: $495

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