Unlike the Afghanistan age-sex pyramid, the United States population shows a significant number of residents aged 80 and above, showing that increased longevity is much more likely in the U.S. than in Afghanistan.
1 Additional Fees: Assisted living communities typically charge a non-refundable administrative fee upon move-in. 2  This fee covers everything from getting the new resident enrolled in services to renovating his or her apartment, and typically ranges from $1,000 to $5,000.
The national average cost of assisted living for one year is $50,000. But that figure varies greatly by location. For example, the monthly average cost of assisted living services in Boston is $6,500, but it is only $2,500 in Jackson, MI. The cost of assisted living also depends on level of care, facility and amenities, how much medical assistance is involved, and other factors.