These are the most expensive states for the common cold

DENVER (KDVR) — The COVID-19 surge fueled by the omicron variant continues to decline across the country, but there’s another virus we’re all vulnerable to, especially during the winter — the common cold.

When it comes to weathering a strong cold, the average amount Americans spend battling symptoms varies by state, according to NiceRX. The research shows a common cold costs Coloradans $57.35, for example, but Mississippians only $49.71.

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.

Rank	State	Cost of Cold and Flu Tablets	Cost of VapoRub Ointment	Cost of Cough Syrup	Cost of the average visit to a family practice with insurance	Total Cost
1	Massachusetts	$8.29	$10.99	$13.49	$27.16	$59.93
2	Colorado	$7.69	$10.49	$12.59	$26.58	$57.35
3	Hawaii	$7.49	$9.29	$11.69	$27.75	$56.22
4	New Jersey	$6.49	$8.59	$10.59	$29.22	$54.89
5	California	$6.49	$8.59	$10.59	$28.72	$54.39
6	Connecticut	$6.49	$8.49	$10.59	$28.02	$53.59
7	Rhode Island	$6.49	$8.59	$10.59	$27.07	$52.74
8	Maryland	$6.49	$8.49	$10.59	$26.89	$52.46
9	Nevada	$6.49	$8.59	$10.59	$26.65	$52.32
10	New Hampshire	$6.49	$8.59	$10.59	$26.61	$52.28

The least expensive state for a common cold, according to NiceRX, is Arkansas. It costs $49.57 to have a cold there.

Rounding out the cheapest 10 states are — from least to most expensive — Mississippi, South Carolina, Idaho, Missouri, Tennessee, Nebraska, Kentucky, Indiana and Iowa.