1. Assign a benefit value
Enter the monthly value you personally associate with the relevant benefits.
2. Enter direct costs
Include food, routine care, services, insurance, supplies, and other monthly cash spending you want to compare.
3. Estimate care hours
Use active time spent on care during an average month.
4. Value the time
Enter an hourly value for planning purposes, or use zero to exclude time from the economic cost.
5. Interpret the output
A positive net utility means the assigned benefit exceeds the included cash and time costs.