How much does it cost to house an inmate?

Question

How much does it cost to house an inmate?

Answer 1

I think it's around 20,000 a year in south florida where I work.

Answer 2

The average cost per year in Michigan to house a prisoner is $32,000.

Answer 3

Less than execution by the time you add in the cost of appeals.

Answer 4

It depends if its in the hospital jails then its like $100 a day.  Other wize I think its 40 dollars a day.

Answer 5

depends on what type of prison they are in.

Federal is around $40,000/yr.

Local or State is a bit less, around $25,000/yr