Choosing where to have your baby is a big decision, and cost is part of it. Here's every DFW hospital we track, with what insurance plans typically pay each one for an uncomplicated birth. Doctor bills are extra. To see what you might pay, try the cost estimator.
| Hospital | City | NICU level | Vaginal birth | C-section | Baby's stay | Self-pay price? | C-section rate | Births a year | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth | Fort Worth | III | $6,890 | $9,819 | $2,048 | No | 34% | 5,871 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial | Frisco | II | $6,890 | $9,819 | $2,048 | No | 33% | 981 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco | Frisco | II | — | $6,897 | $3,849 | No | 36% | 2,008 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco at PGA Parkway | Frisco | I | $7,137 | $10,226 | $2,089 | No | — | — | — |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine | Grapevine | III | $6,890 | $9,819 | $2,048 | No | 40% | 2,166 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving | Irving | II | $6,890 | $9,819 | $2,048 | No | 31% | 1,501 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe | Rowlett | III | $6,890 | $9,819 | $2,048 | No | 35% | 1,638 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney | Mc Kinney | III | $6,890 | $9,819 | $2,048 | No | 36% | 2,113 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie | Waxahachie | II | $6,890 | $9,819 | $2,048 | No | 33% | 1,022 | Yes |
| Baylor University Medical Center | Dallas | IV | $6,890 | $9,819 | $2,048 | No | 29% | 3,844 | Yes |
| Dallas Regional Medical Center | Mesquite | I | $8,500 | $8,500 | $7,650 | Yes, $8,693 | 36% | 949 | Yes |
| Lake Granbury Medical Center | Granbury nearby | I | $7,933 | $12,684 | $2,018 | No | 30% | 611 | Yes |
| Medical City Alliance | Fort Worth | III | $10,710 | $11,804 | $2,174 | No | 36% | 797 | Yes |
| Medical City Arlington | Arlington | III | $10,710 | $11,804 | $2,174 | No | 36% | 4,217 | Yes |
| Medical City Dallas | Dallas | IV | $10,774 | $11,909 | $2,358 | No | 40% | 4,129 | Yes |
| Medical City Decatur | Decatur nearby | I | $10,934 | $11,960 | $2,174 | No | 27% | 595 | Yes |
| Medical City Frisco | Frisco | III | $10,774 | $11,909 | $2,174 | No | 31% | 793 | Yes |
| Medical City Las Colinas | Irving | II | $10,710 | $11,804 | $2,174 | No | 41% | 2,093 | Yes |
| Medical City Lewisville | Lewisville | III | $10,710 | $11,804 | $2,174 | No | 35% | 1,257 | Yes |
| Medical City McKinney | Mckinney | III | $10,710 | $11,804 | $2,174 | No | 39% | 1,750 | Yes |
| Medical City Plano | Plano | IV | $10,774 | $11,909 | $2,174 | No | 41% | 2,663 | Yes |
| Medical City Weatherford | Weatherford nearby | I | $10,710 | $11,830 | $2,228 | No | 21% | 830 | Yes |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina | — | $7,758 | $10,877 | $2,381 | Yes, $9,541 | — | — | — |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas | III | $14,163 | $19,677 | $3,343 | Yes, $10,279 | 26% | 2,040 | Yes |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield | III | $10,498 | $14,210 | $3,730 | Yes, $8,957 | 33% | 1,959 | Yes |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian | I | $7,941 | $11,294 | $2,332 | Yes, $5,722 | — | — | Yes |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson | III | $10,645 | $13,576 | $3,500 | Yes, $9,938 | — | — | Yes |
| Methodist Southwest Medical Center | Dallas | II | $11,472 | $15,606 | $3,871 | Yes, $11,935 | 30% | 1,511 | Yes |
| Navarro Regional Hospital | Corsicana nearby | I | $5,747 | $9,189 | $1,462 | No | 39% | 544 | Yes |
| Parkland Memorial Hospital | Dallas | III | $11,043 | $21,316 | $3,563 | Yes, $6,623 | 30% | 12,455 | Yes |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington | III | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 30% | 1,339 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth | III | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 38% | 1,945 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth | III | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 31% | 2,847 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford | III | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 39% | 2,136 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth | III | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 34% | 2,933 | Yes |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco | II | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | — | — | Yes |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield | I | $13,904 | $19,747 | $4,360 | No | — | — | Yes |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Fort Worth | II | $13,904 | $19,747 | $4,360 | No | 31% | 1,240 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen | II | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 32% | 187 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas | III | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 37% | 4,747 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton | III | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 31% | 2,072 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound | II | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 32% | 1,852 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano | IV | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 41% | 3,934 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall | I | $10,280 | $13,770 | $2,865 | No | 38% | 684 | Yes |
| Texoma Medical Center | Denison nearby | III | $9,176 | $13,994 | $2,873 | No | 39% | 1,154 | Yes |
| UT Southwestern William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital | Dallas | III | $9,496 | $13,480 | $3,762 | No | 33% | 2,030 | Yes |
Prices are the typical amount insurance plans pay the hospital for an uncomplicated birth. Doctor fees are extra. C-section rate and births are from 2019 Texas hospital data. Tap a column heading to sort. Where our numbers come from.
Lowest typical prices for a vaginal birth
| Hospital | City | Range, by insurance plan | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarro Regional Hospital | Corsicana | $5,747–$5,747 | $5,747 |
| Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth | Fort Worth | $4,353–$19,139 | $6,890 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial | Frisco | $4,353–$17,556 | $6,890 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine | Grapevine | $4,353–$19,139 | $6,890 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving | Irving | $4,353–$19,139 | $6,890 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe | Rowlett | $4,353–$17,556 | $6,890 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney | Mc Kinney | $4,353–$19,139 | $6,890 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie | Waxahachie | $4,353–$19,139 | $6,890 |
Lowest typical prices for a C-section
| Hospital | City | Range, by insurance plan | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco | Frisco | $6,159–$7,634 | $6,897 |
| Dallas Regional Medical Center | Mesquite | $6,341–$13,965 | $8,500 |
| Navarro Regional Hospital | Corsicana | $9,189–$9,189 | $9,189 |
| Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth | Fort Worth | $6,415–$27,217 | $9,819 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial | Frisco | $6,415–$24,967 | $9,819 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine | Grapevine | $6,415–$27,217 | $9,819 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving | Irving | $6,415–$27,217 | $9,819 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe | Rowlett | $6,415–$24,967 | $9,819 |
Why some hospitals show the same price
Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health charge insurance companies the same price at all of their DFW hospitals, so those hospitals show matching numbers. Medical City and Methodist prices vary from hospital to hospital. Your insurance matters even more: the same birth at the same hospital can cost thousands more or less depending on your plan.
Coming soon
We're adding more DFW hospitals next, including Parkland, JPS, and Medical City McKinney, Frisco, Alliance and Weatherford.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest hospital to give birth in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Of the 46 hospitals we track, the lowest typical price for a vaginal birth is at Navarro Regional Hospital ($5,747), and for a C-section at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco ($6,897). The cheapest hospital for you depends on your insurance, so check the prices by insurer on each hospital's page.
How much does it cost to have a baby in Dallas?
Insurance plans typically pay DFW hospitals $10,280 for a vaginal birth and $11,934 for a C-section, plus about $2,623 for your baby's stay and a few thousand dollars in doctor bills. With insurance, most families pay their deductible plus a percentage, up to their out-of-pocket max.