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Page Reviewed / Updated – September 30, 2022

Richardson is in northeast Texas, approximately 15 miles north of Dallas. While the city’s overall cost of living is 14.5% higher than the national average, Richardson also reports health care costs that are 6% lower than national norms. Texas is one of the few U.S. states that have no income tax requirements, which is a particular appeal for seniors who draw pensions. Richardson residents who decide they’d like to make their home in an assisted living facility see a lower-than-average price as well. The Genworth Financial 2021 Cost of Care Survey places Richardson’s average monthly cost of assisted living at $4,195.
In addition to providing a list of the best assisted living facilities in Richardson, TX, this guide provides an overview of the cost of assisted living in Richardson, as well as average costs for other types of care. Additionally, find a list of free and low-cost services that provide seniors with a variety of assistance in their communities.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Richardson, TX
While Richardson’s average monthly price of $4,195 is $305 cheaper than the U.S. average of $4,500, it’s roughly $200 higher than the Texas average of $3,998. Texas’ highest prices are in Austin, where seniors pay an average of $5,345 a month. Those in Houston pay $4,245, while Corpus Christi residents see a much lower average price of $3,388 a month. The lowest reported price is in Texarkana at $2,770 monthly.
- Richardson: $4,195
- Texas: $3,998
- United States: $4,500
- Corpus Christi: $3,388
- Houston: $4,245
- Austin: $5,345
- Texarkana: $2,770
The Cost of Other Types of Care in Richardson, TX
Most other long-term care options are more expensive. Seniors in need of 24-hour medical support are best served by nursing homes; in Richardson, a semiprivate room in one of these communities averages $5,627 a month, while a private room averages $8,460. In-home care and home health care both average $4,862 a month. Adult day health care is much cheaper at an average of $1,517 a month, but is primarily used to supplement other care types.
- Assisted Living Facility: $4,195
- In-Home Care: $4,862
- Home Health Care: $4,862
- Adult Day Health Care: $1,517
- Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room): $5,627
- Nursing Home Facility (private room): $8,460
Note: Data for Richardson was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used instead.