Incarceration in a supermax prison is expensive, at about $50,000 per year, as compared to $20,000 to $30,000 to incarcerate an adult male in a lower-security prison.

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Supermax prisons, due to their high levels of security and the intensive management of inmates, incur significantly higher costs per inmate compared to lower-security facilities.

Incarceration in a Supermax Prison Is Expensive, at About $50,000