Egg freezing cost in 2026
Egg freezing costs $10,000 to $20,000 per egg freezing cycle in 2026, and most people pay about $16,000.
What moves the price
- Fertility drugs can add $3,000 to $10,800 if the clinic does not include them.
- Where you live matters, because clinics in big cities charge more.
- The number of cycles needed to freeze enough eggs changes the total.
- Yearly storage fees add up over the years.
- Later costs for thawing, fertilizing and transferring the eggs are extra.
What is included
The range is per egg freezing cycle (before yearly storage). A cycle price generally covers the first visit, tests and monitoring, anesthesia and the egg retrieval. Medicine is sometimes extra. Storage fees and the later cost of using the eggs are not part of the cycle price. Prices are for information only. Confirm costs and care with a licensed provider.
Egg freezing price parts from the sources
| Part | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| One cycle at most big city clinics | $15,000 to $20,000 | FertilityIQ |
| Average cycle | Around $16,000 | FertilityIQ |
| One cycle range | $10,000 to $15,000 | GoodRx |
| Cycle at one clinic network (before medicine and testing) | $5,500 to $11,925 | CCRM |
| Medicine | $3,000 to $10,800 | GoodRx |
| Storage per year | $300 to $500, up to $1,000 | GoodRx |
| Storage per year (another source) | $500 to $1,000 | FertilityIQ |
| Later fertilizing and transfer | $4,000 to $8,000 | GoodRx |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: FertilityIQ.
Average cost per cycle by city (FertilityIQ data as printed by GoodRx)
| City | Average per cycle |
|---|---|
| New York City | $17,773 |
| New Jersey | $17,550 |
| Chicago | $16,666 |
| Atlanta | $16,550 |
| Santa Monica | $15,670 |
| Los Angeles | $14,850 |
| Boston | $13,800 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $10,500 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: FertilityIQ.
Ways to pay less
- Ask if the cycle price includes the fertility drugs.
- Check employer benefits, state fertility laws and insurance before booking.
- Ask about discounts for more than one cycle, and about moving eggs to a lower cost storage site.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- FertilityIQ: The Costs of Egg Freezing
- GoodRx: The Average Cost of Freezing Your Eggs
- CCRM Fertility: Egg Freezing Costs
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Egg freezing costs $10,000 to $20,000 per egg freezing cycle in 2026, and most people pay about $16,000. Most people pay about $16,000 per egg freezing cycle. The low end is $10,000 and the high end is $20,000.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: Fertility drugs can add $3,000 to $10,800 if the clinic does not include them; Where you live matters, because clinics in big cities charge more; The number of cycles needed to freeze enough eggs changes the total.
How can I pay less?
Ask if the cycle price includes the fertility drugs. Check employer benefits, state fertility laws and insurance before booking. Ask about discounts for more than one cycle, and about moving eggs to a lower cost storage site.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: FertilityIQ, GoodRx, CCRM Fertility. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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