DENVER (KDVR) — The COVID-19 surge of the omicron variant continues to decline in Colorado. While the COVID-19 pandemic has been impacting people since 2020, many have also been sick with the common cold.
Colorado is the second most expensive state for a common cold, according to NiceRX. The research shows it costs Coloradans $57.35 for a common cold.
NiceRX looked at the cost of products including Tylenol Cold+Flu Severe Day/Night Caplets, Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant Ointment, and Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM MAX Relief Liquid, as well as the cost of a doctor’s visit.
“Looking at the cost of the three products as well as the average cost of a visit to a family practice for someone with insurance, we can see which states have the highest and lowest prices for those suffering from a cold,” NiceRX shared.
According to the research, NiceRX said the most expensive state for a common cold is Massachusetts.
RankStateCost of Cold and Flu TabletsCost of VapoRub OintmentCost of Cough SyrupCost of the average visit to a family practice with insuranceTotal Cost1Massachusetts$8.29$10.99$13.49$27.16$59.932Colorado$7.69$10.49$12.59$26.58$57.353Hawaii$7.49$9.29$11.69$27.75$56.224New Jersey$6.49$8.59$10.59$29.22$54.895California$6.49$8.59$10.59$28.72$54.396Connecticut$6.49$8.49$10.59$28.02$53.597Rhode Island$6.49$8.59$10.59$27.07$52.748Maryland$6.49$8.49$10.59$26.89$52.469Nevada$6.49$8.59$10.59$26.65$52.3210New Hampshire$6.49$8.59$10.59$26.61$52.28Credit: NiceRX
The research also revealed the following about Colorado, according to NiceRX.
Average cost of cold and flu tablets is $7.69Average cost of VapoRub ointment is $10.49Average cost of cough syrup is $12.59Average cost of a visit to a family practice with insurance is $26.58Average number of paid sick days is 10.7
The least expensive state for a common cold, according to NiceRX, is Arkansas. It costs $49.57 to have cold there.
