How Much Does House Cleaning Service Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does House Cleaning Service Include?
Professional house cleaning includes dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, and general tidying. Deep cleaning costs more than standard maintenance cleaning.
The national average cost for house cleaning service is $175 per cleaning. Most homeowners pay between $100 and $350, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Home Size
1BR/1BA: $80-$150. 2BR/2BA: $120-$200. 3BR/2BA: $150-$280. 4BR/3BA: $200-$350
Type
Standard cleaning: $100-$250. Deep cleaning: $200-$500. Move-in/out: $250-$600
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Home size
- ✓Cleaning type (standard vs deep)
- ✓Frequency
- ✓Number of bedrooms/bathrooms
- ✓Condition of home
- ✓Special requests
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Recurring service (weekly/biweekly) is 20-30% cheaper per visit than one-time
- 2.Tidy up before the cleaner arrives so they focus on actual cleaning
- 3.Some services charge by the hour — estimate time carefully
- 4.Ask about discounts for referrals
📈 House Cleaning Service Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.4% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $149 | — |
| 2021 | $155 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $165 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $170 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $175 | +2.9% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
House Cleaning Service Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $82 | $144 | $287 |
| Alaska | $128 | $224 | $448 |
| Arizona | $95 | $166 | $333 |
| Arkansas | $80 | $140 | $280 |
| California | $135 | $236 | $473 |
| Colorado | $108 | $189 | $378 |
| Connecticut | $122 | $214 | $427 |
| Delaware | $105 | $184 | $368 |
| Florida | $98 | $172 | $343 |
| Georgia | $90 | $158 | $315 |
| Hawaii | $142 | $249 | $497 |
| Idaho | $92 | $161 | $322 |
| Illinois | $105 | $184 | $368 |
| Indiana | $88 | $154 | $308 |
| Iowa | $86 | $151 | $301 |
| Kansas | $85 | $149 | $298 |
| Kentucky | $84 | $147 | $294 |
| Louisiana | $87 | $152 | $305 |
| Maine | $102 | $179 | $357 |
| Maryland | $115 | $201 | $402 |
| Massachusetts | $130 | $228 | $455 |
| Michigan | $92 | $161 | $322 |
| Minnesota | $102 | $179 | $357 |
| Mississippi | $78 | $137 | $273 |
| Missouri | $87 | $152 | $305 |
| Montana | $95 | $166 | $333 |
| Nebraska | $88 | $154 | $308 |
| Nevada | $102 | $179 | $357 |
| New Hampshire | $112 | $196 | $392 |
| New Jersey | $125 | $219 | $438 |
| New Mexico | $90 | $158 | $315 |
| New York | $132 | $231 | $462 |
| North Carolina | $90 | $158 | $315 |
| North Dakota | $90 | $158 | $315 |
| Ohio | $90 | $158 | $315 |
| Oklahoma | $83 | $145 | $291 |
| Oregon | $110 | $193 | $385 |
| Pennsylvania | $102 | $179 | $357 |
| Rhode Island | $115 | $201 | $402 |
| South Carolina | $87 | $152 | $305 |
| South Dakota | $85 | $149 | $298 |
| Tennessee | $86 | $151 | $301 |
| Texas | $93 | $163 | $326 |
| Utah | $95 | $166 | $333 |
| Vermont | $108 | $189 | $378 |
| Virginia | $105 | $184 | $368 |
| Washington | $115 | $201 | $402 |
| West Virginia | $80 | $140 | $280 |
| Wisconsin | $94 | $165 | $329 |
| Wyoming | $92 | $161 | $322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I have my house professionally cleaned?
Biweekly is the most popular frequency. Weekly for busy families. Monthly for light maintenance. Deep clean 2-4 times per year.
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