The Most & Least Expensive States for Dental Implants in 2026
New 2026 data on the average cost of a complete single dental implant in every US state. California is highest at $5,733, Alabama lowest at $3,759, with a national average of $4,507.
On this page
- Key findings
- The 10 most expensive states for dental implants
- The 10 least expensive states for dental implants
- How much does a dental implant cost in each state?
- 25 states are below the national average
- Dental implant prices and the cost of living
- The Restorative Cost Index
- What is the Affordability Score?
- How was the data collected?
- What does this mean for patients?
- The bottom line
- Data source
- Frequently Asked Questions
Dental implant costs can vary by almost $2,000 depending on where you live, with California recording the highest average cost and Alabama the lowest, according to 2026 state-level dental cost data.
The cost of replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant can differ substantially across the United States. New 2026 data examining the average cash price of a complete single dental implant across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. shows a $1,974 difference between the most and least expensive markets.
The national average cost of a complete single dental implant is $4,507. California has the highest average price at $5,733, while Alabama has the lowest at $3,759. That means an implant in California costs approximately 52.5% more than one in Alabama, based on the observed state averages.
Key findings
- California is the most expensive state, with an average dental implant cost of $5,733.
- Alabama is the least expensive state, at $3,759.
- The difference between the two states is $1,974.
- California’s average implant cost is 27.2% above the national average.
- Alabama’s average is 16.6% below the national average.
- 25 states have implant costs below the $4,507 national average.
- 26 states and Washington, D.C. are at or above the national average.
- New York is the second most expensive state at $5,565.
- Arkansas is the second least expensive state at $3,833.
The 10 most expensive states for dental implants
| Rank | State | Average implant cost | Difference from US average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $5,733 | +27.2% |
| 2 | New York | $5,565 | +23.5% |
| 3 | Hawaii | $5,460 | +21.1% |
| 4 | Alaska | $5,450 | +20.9% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $5,250 | +16.5% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $5,145 | +14.2% |
| 7 | New Jersey | $5,040 | +11.8% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $4,998 | +10.9% |
| 9 | Maryland | $4,935 | +9.5% |
| 10 | Washington | $4,935 | +9.5% |
California sits at the top of the ranking, with an average complete single implant costing $5,733 — $1,226 higher than the national average of $4,507. New York follows at $5,565, while Hawaii and Alaska are also above $5,400.
The District of Columbia, although not a state, is included in the dataset’s 51-market comparison and has an average price of $5,250.
The 10 least expensive states for dental implants
| Rank | State | Average implant cost | Difference from US average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $3,759 | -16.6% |
| 2 | Arkansas | $3,833 | -15.0% |
| 3 | Mississippi | $3,885 | -13.8% |
| 4 | Kentucky | $3,948 | -12.4% |
| 5 | West Virginia | $3,969 | -11.9% |
| 6 | Iowa | $3,990 | -11.5% |
| 7 | Kansas | $4,032 | -10.5% |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $4,053 | -10.1% |
| 9 | Indiana | $4,095 | -9.1% |
| 10 | South Dakota | $4,095 | -9.1% |
Alabama has the lowest observed average implant cost in the dataset at $3,759, which is $748 below the national average. The next four states — Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky and West Virginia — all have average implant prices below $4,000.
How much does a dental implant cost in each state?
The table below shows the complete ranking across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
| Rank | State | Implant cost | Vs US average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $3,759 | -16.6% |
| 2 | Arkansas | $3,833 | -15.0% |
| 3 | Mississippi | $3,885 | -13.8% |
| 4 | Kentucky | $3,948 | -12.4% |
| 5 | West Virginia | $3,969 | -11.9% |
| 6 | Iowa | $3,990 | -11.5% |
| 7 | Kansas | $4,032 | -10.5% |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $4,053 | -10.1% |
| 9 | Indiana | $4,095 | -9.1% |
| 10 | South Dakota | $4,095 | -9.1% |
| 11 | Louisiana | $4,137 | -8.2% |
| 12 | Nebraska | $4,158 | -7.7% |
| 13 | South Carolina | $4,158 | -7.7% |
| 14 | Georgia | $4,179 | -7.3% |
| 15 | Missouri | $4,179 | -7.3% |
| 16 | Tennessee | $4,179 | -7.3% |
| 17 | North Dakota | $4,200 | -6.8% |
| 18 | Ohio | $4,200 | -6.8% |
| 19 | North Carolina | $4,242 | -5.9% |
| 20 | Michigan | $4,305 | -4.5% |
| 21 | New Mexico | $4,305 | -4.5% |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $4,326 | -4.0% |
| 23 | Utah | $4,347 | -3.6% |
| 24 | Idaho | $4,368 | -3.1% |
| 25 | Minnesota | $4,410 | -2.2% |
| 26 | Texas | $4,410 | -2.2% |
| 27 | Wyoming | $4,452 | -1.2% |
| 28 | Arizona | $4,490 | -0.4% |
| 29 | Florida | $4,515 | +0.2% |
| 30 | Montana | $4,515 | +0.2% |
| 31 | Colorado | $4,538 | +0.7% |
| 32 | Virginia | $4,578 | +1.6% |
| 33 | Illinois | $4,589 | +1.8% |
| 34 | Maine | $4,620 | +2.5% |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $4,620 | +2.5% |
| 36 | Connecticut | $4,683 | +3.9% |
| 37 | Oregon | $4,725 | +4.8% |
| 38 | Vermont | $4,788 | +6.2% |
| 39 | Delaware | $4,820 | +6.9% |
| 40 | Nevada | $4,830 | +7.2% |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $4,830 | +7.2% |
| 42 | Maryland | $4,935 | +9.5% |
| 43 | Washington | $4,935 | +9.5% |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $4,998 | +10.9% |
| 45 | New Jersey | $5,040 | +11.8% |
| 46 | Massachusetts | $5,145 | +14.2% |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $5,250 | +16.5% |
| 48 | Alaska | $5,450 | +20.9% |
| 49 | Hawaii | $5,460 | +21.1% |
| 50 | New York | $5,565 | +23.5% |
| 51 | California | $5,733 | +27.2% |
25 states are below the national average
The $4,507 national average provides a useful dividing line. Alabama has the largest discount relative to it, with its $3,759 average sitting 16.6% below the US figure. Arkansas is 15.0% below average, followed by Mississippi at 13.8%.
At the other end of the ranking, California is 27.2% above the national average, while New York is 23.5% higher. Florida and Montana are almost exactly at the national average, both recording $4,515, and Arizona is close behind at $4,490.
Dental implant prices and the cost of living
The dataset also includes a state-level cost-of-living index, which allows implant prices to be considered alongside the broader cost environment in each market.
California, for example, has an implant cost of $5,733 and a cost-of-living index of 137.6. Hawaii has an implant cost of $5,460 and a cost-of-living index of 184.0. Alabama has an implant cost of $3,759 and a cost-of-living index of 88.8.
The cost-of-living data should be viewed as a separate contextual measure rather than as a component of the implant price ranking itself.
The Restorative Cost Index
The dataset also provides a Restorative Cost Index, where 100 represents the observed US average. California records an index of 127, meaning its observed implant price is substantially above the national benchmark. Alabama records 83, placing it well below.
The index provides another way of comparing state-level implant prices without relying solely on dollar amounts.
What is the Affordability Score?
The research also includes an Affordability Score for restorative dental care, which takes in both the state’s implant price and its insurance coverage rate. The published method is: Affordability Score = (national average ÷ state average × 70) + (insurance coverage rate × 30).
The score is intended to provide context around the value of restorative dental care. It should not be read as a measure of the quality of treatment available in a state, and it does not apply to orthodontic or cosmetic treatment.
How was the data collected?
The underlying research focuses specifically on the complete single dental implant. It covers all 50 US states and Washington, D.C., and reports observed cash prices rather than estimating implant prices from unrelated dental procedures.
The research team states that its implant series was independently compared with the ASQ360°/CareCredit Average Procedural Cost Study. The two state rankings produced a Spearman rank correlation of 0.945 across 51 markets, indicating strong alignment between them.
The methodology also notes that restorative procedures such as implants, crowns and dentures show a strong relationship with one another, while orthodontic and cosmetic procedures can follow different pricing patterns. For that reason the Restorative Cost Index should not be read as a general ranking of every type of dental treatment.
What does this mean for patients?
Dental implant prices can vary considerably from one part of the country to another. However, state averages are not quotes for an individual patient.
The final price of an implant can depend on the patient’s clinical needs, the complexity of the procedure, the number of teeth being replaced, any additional procedures, the implant and restoration used, the provider, insurance coverage and financing arrangements.
Ask for an individualised treatment plan and price from a licensed dental professional before making a decision about treatment.
The bottom line
The 2026 data shows a substantial geographic difference in the observed average cash price of a complete single dental implant. California has the highest average price at $5,733 and Alabama the lowest at $3,759, a difference of $1,974. With a national average of $4,507, where you are treated can make a significant difference to what you pay.
Data source
Source: Real Dental Costs, US Dental Restorative Cost Index by State (2026), Version 2.0.0, published 13 July 2026. The dataset covers observed average cash prices for a complete single dental implant across the 50 US states and Washington, D.C., and is published under a CC BY 4.0 licence.
Rankings and calculations in this article are based on that 2026 dataset. Percentage differences from the national average were calculated using $4,507 as the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cost of a dental implant in the US?
The 2026 dataset puts the national average cash price of a complete single dental implant at $4,507.
Which state has the most expensive dental implants?
California, at an average of $5,733 for a complete single implant, which is 27.2% above the national average. New York is second at $5,565.
Which state has the cheapest dental implants?
Alabama, at an average of $3,759, which is 16.6% below the national average. Arkansas follows at $3,833.
How much does a dental implant cost in Michigan?
The dataset puts the average at $4,305, around 4.5% below the national average. Your own price depends on your clinical needs, the procedure involved, your insurance and the practice you choose.
