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Lifetime-value calculator
Sticker price rarely tells the whole story. Compare prescription and OTC across the real time you'd own them.
Prescription hearing aids (Victory-fit)
Initial cost per pair: $5,000
Expected years of use: 5
- Included: Real Ear fitting · programming · warranty · follow-ups
- Loss & damage coverage typically included
OTC hearing aids
Initial cost per pair: $1,500
Expected years of use: 2
- Assumes 1 professional visit every ~2 years at ~$150
- Warranty typically 1 year; no bundled service
Time horizon: 10 years
Prescription total
$10,000
≈ $1,000/year · 2 pair over 10 yrs
OTC total
$8,250
≈ $825/year · 5 pair over 10 yrs
This tool is educational and does not diagnose any medical condition. If you have sudden hearing loss, severe dizziness, or other urgent symptoms, please seek prompt medical care. Values are illustrative; actual costs vary by device and plan.