Release Notes #8: Abortion Cost Estimator

Posted August 4, 2025
illustrated image of a calculator

There’s no flat rate for an abortion – depending on where you live, how many weeks pregnant you are, and what kind of abortion you’re getting, the total cost can vary a lot. That’s why we built a new tool to help you understand what your abortion might cost and why.

Introducing the abortion cost estimator, a new feature that lets you explore abortion costs based on common scenarios and real-life examples. Costs are based on current national averages from the ineedana.com database, so you can get a realistic picture of what to expect. You can also filter your options based on your state to see what’s most relevant to you.

You’ll get a breakdown of expected costs for:


A visual legend showing five categories of abortion care options, each with a unique icon and label:  Orange icon with a mailbox and envelope — labeled "Telehealth — pills by mail".  Blue shield icon with a medical cross — labeled "In-clinic, less than 12 weeks".  Purple suitcase icon — labeled "In-clinic procedure, traveling from a restricted state, under 12 weeks".  Blue shield icon with a medical cross — labeled "In-clinic procedure, 12–18 weeks".  Blue shield icon with a medical cross — labeled "In-clinic procedure over 18 weeks".

Each scenario includes:

  • Baseline costs
  • Little explainers for extras like travel (gas or flights), overnight stays, meals, pain management, and post-abortion meds
  • Links to organizations that might be able to help cover the costs
  • Real stories from people who had abortions — including how much they paid for care, and what they spent on travel
A mobile phone screen displays a cost breakdown for abortion-related travel from Texas to Colorado. The breakdown includes:  Procedure: $450  Local transportation: $120  Airfare roundtrip: $500  Overnight stay: $250  Other costs: $100  Estimated total cost: $1,420 (in green text)  Below the cost breakdown, there's a quote from a user that says: "My abortion was more expensive because of the added travel. It was $450 for the abortion itself, $500 for flights for my partner and I, $100 for food, $250 for a hotel, $120 Lyft ride, and then even more..."

Huge thanks to We Testify and the r/abortion community — we’re grateful to everyone who shared their experience to help others feel more informed.

Want to share the costs of your abortion with our community? Submit it anonymously here.

You can also build a custom estimate based on your unique situation. Add how far you’re traveling, how many nights you’ll need a hotel, meals, and any other costs — then edit everything to match your actual plans. The tool uses the most comprehensive abortion clinic pricing database out there (yep, ours!) to help you prepare before you travel.

A mobile phone screen displays a custom abortion cost calculator on the ineedana.com website. The calculator includes:  A purple button at the top that says “Find a provider on ineedana.com.”  Drop-down menus to select the type of abortion (currently set to “in-clinic procedure”) and pregnancy length (currently set to “6 weeks”).  A cost input field showing $594.  Text below notes: “Costs displayed are based on national averages. To see specific provider costs, enter your location and select a specific provider on ineedana.com.”  Additional input fields for extra costs (e.g. ultrasounds or sedation) and travel costs.  A drop-down menu for travel type (currently “Driving”) and a field to enter miles.  A message at the bottom says: “Find a provider on ineedana.com for a personalized estimate.”

We know navigating abortion access is already hard enough. We hope this helps you get the answers you need, feel more prepared, and know you’re not alone.

Try it out and share it with someone who might need it. 💜



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