In 2024, federal, state, and local governments in the U.S. spent $2.6 trillion on health and healthcare programs. This is an average of $19,409 for every household in the nation. Over the average U.S. lifespan of 78 years, this amounts to $1,513,902 per household. In addition to these government expenses, Americans also pay substantial costs for their own healthcare. This includes employer-provided health insurance, which is ultimately borne by employees through reduced wages.