Because the full price is paid up front and not over the many years that you have them, they do seem expensive.But compared to other medical and health related devices, they’re really not that expensive.Hearing aids typically provide years of good use, so dividing the cost over those years makes them less expensive than cable TV.In fact, in current dollars, hearing aids are less expensive today than 20 years ago.And their quality and performance are significantly better than years ago.