House Cleaning Cost Calculator
Estimate house cleaning cost by home size, condition and frequency. Get a realistic planning range in seconds, then get real quotes from vetted local pros.
How much does house cleaning cost? Most homeowners pay between $100 and $200 for a standard house cleaning visit, with the average around $150, though a large home or a first-time deep clean can run $250 to $400 or more. By the hour, professional house cleaners charge about $25 to $50 each, and a two-person crew runs $50 to $100 per hour. House cleaning cost is driven by how big your home is, its condition, and how often you book, so a light weekly upkeep visit and a one-time deep clean are very different products. This calculator gives you a per-visit house cleaning estimate by home size, so you can budget a one-time clean or a recurring schedule.
What affects house cleaning cost
The headline size of the job is only part of the story. Two jobs that look identical can be quoted very differently based on access, condition and how much cleanup is involved. Here is what a crew is actually pricing when they quote you.
Home size and square footage
Square footage and the number of rooms and bathrooms set the base rate. More space and more bathrooms mean more time, and bathrooms and kitchens are the slowest rooms to clean well.
Condition of the home
A regularly maintained home cleans fast. A home that has not been cleaned in a while, or a move-out, takes far longer and is priced accordingly.
Standard vs deep clean
A routine standard clean keeps a maintained home fresh. A deep clean covers baseboards, inside appliances, grout and the spots a standard visit skips, and costs more.
How often you book
Recurring weekly or biweekly service is priced lower per visit than a one-time clean, because the home stays easier to maintain between visits.
How they charge
Some cleaners charge an hourly rate, others a flat per-visit price, and some price per square foot. Hourly runs about $25 to $50 per cleaner, flat rates bundle the whole job, and per-square-foot pricing of roughly $0.10 to $0.25 is common on larger homes.
Individual vs cleaning company
An independent cleaner is usually cheaper per hour than a professional cleaning company, but a company brings its own supplies, insurance and backup staff. That reliability is part of what you pay for.
Add-on tasks
Inside the oven or fridge, interior windows, laundry and cabinet interiors are usually extras on top of the base clean.
Pets and clutter
Pet hair and heavy clutter slow a crew down and can raise the quote, since more time is spent before the actual cleaning starts.
House cleaning cost by size
A quick reference for how the planning range shifts with size, at standard conditions and before extras. Use the calculator above to fine-tune it to your job.
| Job size | Typical home size | Planning range | What it looks like |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | ~1025 sqft | $125 – $165 | Apartment or small home, roughly 500 to 1,000 sqft, well kept, standard clean. |
| Medium | ~2250 sqft | $215 – $290 | Typical single-family home, roughly 1,500 to 2,500 sqft, standard condition. |
| Large | ~3475 sqft | $300 – $410 | Large home, 3,000 sqft and up, or a first-time deep or move-out clean. |
Typical US ranges from public cost data. Real quotes move with region, season and the specifics of your site.
House cleaning cost by service type
Beyond home size, the type of clean is the biggest price driver. Use this as a quick house cleaning price list, from a light recurring visit to a full move-out clean.
| Service type | Typical cost | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring (weekly or biweekly) | $100 to $160 per visit | Standard upkeep, lowest per-visit rate |
| Standard one-time clean | $120 to $220 | A full clean of a maintained home |
| Deep clean | $200 to $400 | Baseboards, grout, inside appliances, buildup |
| Move-in or move-out | $250 to $550 | Empty-home deep clean, inside all cabinets |
| Per hour (per cleaner) | $25 to $50 | Common for small or one-off jobs |
Typical US ranges for an average home. Square footage, condition and location move the final price. Use the calculator above for a size-based estimate.
What house cleaning includes, and what costs extra
A low quote and a high quote often differ less on price and more on what is actually in the number. Confirm where these land before you compare.
- Dusting, vacuuming and floors throughout
- Kitchen surfaces and all bathrooms
- Trash removal and general tidying
- Cleaning supplies and equipment (most companies)
- Inside the oven, fridge or cabinets
- Interior windows and walls
- Laundry and dishes
- First-time deep clean or move-out surcharge
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Deep cleaning vs standard cleaning cost
A standard cleaning maintains an already-tidy home: dusting, vacuuming, floors, kitchen surfaces and bathrooms. It runs $100 to $200 for most homes and is what a recurring service does each visit. A deep cleaning goes further, covering baseboards, window sills, grout, inside the oven and fridge, and the buildup a standard visit skips, so it costs about 1.5 to 2 times as much, usually $200 to $400.
Most cleaning companies recommend a deep clean for your first appointment or after a long gap, then a lighter standard clean on a recurring schedule. If you are moving, a move-out clean is a deep clean of an empty home and sits at the top of the price range. Whichever you choose, the house cleaning cost calculator above gives you the cost for home cleaning by size before you book.
How to save on house cleaning
- 1Book in the off-season. Crews quote lower when the calendar is slow. If the job is not urgent, waiting for the quiet months is the easiest way to save.
- 2Get three quotes. Pricing for the same job routinely spreads by hundreds of dollars. Three quotes keeps everyone honest.
- 3Bundle nearby work. A crew already set up at your property will price a second job far cheaper than a separate visit.
- 4Be flexible on scheduling. Filling a gap in a crew's week is worth a discount to them, and to you.
Before you hire
Get proof of liability insurance in writing, be wary of anyone demanding a large deposit up front or quoting sight-unseen, and prefer a pro who walks the job and puts the scope in writing. A legitimate contractor will never need the full amount before the work is done.
- Walks the site before pricing it
- Puts the full scope in writing
- Shows current liability insurance
- Charges a reasonable deposit, if any
- Quotes a firm price sight-unseen
- Demands the full amount up front
- Cannot show proof of insurance
- Pressures you to decide today
How this estimate is calculated
This calculator does not phone home or track you. When you press Calculate, the size, difficulty and extras you pick are sent to our server, run through a transparent cost model, and returned as a low-to-high planning range. It is deliberately a range, not a single number, because the same job is priced differently by every crew and every region.
The ranges come from public US cost data and current contractor pricing, cross-checked against real quotes, and the review team re-checks them as prices move. Treat the output as a solid planning range, then get local quotes to pin down the exact number for your job, region and season. Read the full methodology for how we build and check every tool.
House Cleaning Cost Calculator FAQ
How accurate is this estimate?
It is a planning range, not a quote. It is calculated server-side from the size, difficulty and extras you choose, using a cost model built from public US cost data and real quotes. Always get local quotes before you budget firmly.
Is the calculator free?
Yes, completely free, with no account and no tracking. We make money when you choose to get matched with local pros, which is always optional.
Why do quotes vary so much?
Access, condition, region and season all move the price, sometimes by 30 to 50 percent for the same job. That is why we show a range and recommend three quotes.
How much does house cleaning cost per hour?
Professional house cleaners charge about $25 to $50 per hour per cleaner. Because many companies send a two-person crew, the total often works out to $50 to $100 per hour. Hourly pricing is most common for one-off or small jobs.
How much does house cleaning cost per visit?
Most homeowners pay $100 to $200 for a standard house cleaning visit, with the average around $150. A recurring weekly or biweekly clean sits at the lower end, while a large home or a deep clean runs $250 to $400 or more.
How much does house cleaning cost per square foot?
Per-square-foot pricing runs roughly $0.10 to $0.25 for a standard clean, so a 2,000 square foot home lands around $200 to $500 depending on condition and service level. Larger homes are often priced this way.
What is the difference between standard and deep cleaning?
A standard clean maintains an already-tidy home. A deep clean is more thorough, covering baseboards, grout, inside appliances and built-up areas, and is usually recommended for a first visit or a move.
How much does a deep clean cost?
A deep clean typically costs $200 to $400 for an average home, about 1.5 to 2 times a standard visit, because it covers baseboards, grout, inside appliances and built-up grime. Move-in and move-out cleans are deep cleans of an empty home and can reach $550.
Is recurring service cheaper?
Yes, per visit. Weekly or biweekly cleaning is priced lower than a one-time clean because the home stays easier to maintain, so the crew spends less time each visit.
Do I need to provide cleaning supplies?
Usually not. Most professional cleaning companies bring their own supplies and equipment, which is part of what you pay for. Independent cleaners sometimes use yours, so confirm when you book.
Should I hire an individual or a cleaning company?
An independent cleaner is often cheaper per hour, while a company costs more but brings supplies, insurance, and a backup if your regular cleaner is out. For a recurring service, the reliability of a company is worth the higher rate to many homeowners.
Should I tip house cleaners?
Tipping is appreciated but optional, and more common for one-time or deep cleans. If you have a regular crew, a holiday tip or occasional bonus is a common way to say thanks.
What factors affect house cleaning costs the most?
The biggest factors are home size and the type of service. Larger homes, deeper cleans and move-out jobs all increase the price, while recurring cleanings lower the cost per visit. Whether you want an independent cleaner or a residential cleaning service, your location, any additional add-on tasks and how often the work is done all shape what you end up paying. It pays to consider two or three quotes on the same scope, which keeps house cleaning services honest.
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