Hip Replacement Surgery vs Knee Replacement Surgery: Cost Comparison (2026)

$32,000

$20,000 – $50,000

Procedure Time 60–120 min

Recovery 28–90 days

Insurance usually

Risk Level moderate

$35,000

$20,000 – $50,000

Procedure Time 60–120 min

Recovery 42–120 days

Insurance usually

Risk Level moderate

$3,000 difference

Hip Replacement Surgery costs $3,000 less than Knee Replacement Surgery on average.

Cost Breakdown Comparison

facility_fee $6,720-$12,4800.3%

surgeon_fee $6,720-$12,4800.3%

implants_supplies $3,360-$6,2400.15%

post_op_care $3,360-$6,2400.15%

anesthesia $2,240-$4,1600.1%

facility_fee $7,349-$13,6500.3%

surgeon_fee $7,349-$13,6500.3%

implants_supplies $3,674-$6,8250.15%

post_op_care $3,674-$6,8250.15%

anesthesia $2,450-$4,5500.1%

Cost: Knee Replacement Surgery is typically more expensive, averaging $3,000 more than Hip Replacement Surgery.
Recovery time: Hip Replacement Surgery requires 28–90 days of recovery, while Knee Replacement Surgery requires 42–120 days.
Insurance: Hip Replacement Surgery insurance coverage: usually. Knee Replacement Surgery insurance coverage: usually.
Risk level: Hip Replacement Surgery is rated moderate risk, while Knee Replacement Surgery is rated moderate risk.
Procedure time: Hip Replacement Surgery takes 60–120 minutes compared to 60–120 minutes for Knee Replacement Surgery.