New York
What it costs to give birth in Rochester
7 hospitals in Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne and Yates counties. Average billed charges for a vaginal birth range from $4,417 to $11,441 in 2021 state data.
| Hospital | City | Avg charge, vaginal | Avg charge, C-section | Deliveries | Bills shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.F. Thompson Hospital | Canandaigua | $5,460 | $10,913 | 725 | 0 |
| Highland Hospital | Rochester | $6,877 | $16,938 | 2,568 | 0 |
| Newark-Wayne Community Hospital | Newark | $8,907 | $16,286 | 463 | 0 |
| Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital | Dansville | $4,417 | $9,563 | 312 | 0 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester | $11,441 | $20,295 | 1,858 | 0 |
| Strong Memorial Hospital | Rochester | $8,646 | $25,195 | 2,556 | 0 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester | $7,354 | $14,228 | 1,282 | 0 |
Published data Source: New York State Department of Health, SPARCS “Hospital Inpatient Discharges: Cost Transparency” (2021), retrieved 2026-10-19. Facility billed charges before insurance; excludes physician and newborn bills. Methodology.
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