Real costs, no sales pitch
Neutral, factual cost explainers for home projects, business expenses, and major purchases.
Popular right now
Home Improvement
A bathroom remodel
$12,000–$35,000
A kitchen remodel
$18,000–$60,000
Basement finishing
$15,000–$50,000
An attic conversion
$20,000–$70,000
A room addition
$25,000–$90,000
A whole-house renovation
$40,000–$150,000
Interior painting
$2,000–$8,000
Exterior painting
$3,000–$12,000
New flooring
$3,000–$15,000
A roof replacement
$8,000–$25,000
A garage conversion
$15,000–$60,000
A shower conversion
$6,000–$18,000
A walk-in shower
$4,500–$16,000
A bathtub replacement
$2,500–$9,000
A shower door installation
$900–$3,500
Tile installation
$1,500–$12,000
Kitchen cabinet installation
$5,000–$25,000
Kitchen countertops
$2,000–$12,000
A backsplash installation
$800–$3,500
Chimney repair
$500–$4,000
Garage door replacement
$1,000–$5,000
Window glass replacement
$200–$1,200
Door replacement
$500–$4,000
Roof repair
$300–$7,000
A metal roof replacement
$12,000–$40,000
A shingle roof replacement
$8,000–$25,000
Skylight installation
$1,000–$6,000
Exterior siding repair
$500–$6,000
Vinyl siding installation
$7,000–$25,000
Fiber cement siding installation
$10,000–$35,000
Brick repair
$500–$8,000
Chimney cap installation
$150–$800
Fireplace installation
$3,000–$15,000
Storm window installation
$1,500–$7,000
Home Systems
An HVAC replacement
$6,000–$18,000
A water heater replacement
$1,200–$4,500
A tankless water heater installation
$3,500–$8,000
Window replacement
$5,000–$20,000
Siding replacement
$7,000–$30,000
An electric panel upgrade
$1,500–$5,000
Rewiring a house
$4,000–$20,000
Replacing plumbing
$2,000–$15,000
A sewer line replacement
$3,000–$12,000
Gutter installation
$800–$3,500
Gutter guards
$500–$2,500
Insulation installation
$1,200–$6,000
Spray foam insulation
$2,000–$10,000
Solar panels
$10,000–$30,000
A home generator
$6,000–$18,000
Security system installation
$300–$2,500
Smart home installation
$500–$10,000
Radon mitigation
$800–$2,500
Septic system installation
$5,000–$20,000
Water softener installation
$800–$4,000
A reverse osmosis system
$300–$3,000
Whole-house water filtration
$1,500–$6,000
Attic insulation
$1,000–$5,000
Crawl space encapsulation
$3,000–$15,000
Sump pump installation
$800–$4,000
Home security monitoring
$200–$800 per year
A solar roof
$20,000–$60,000
Attic ventilation
$300–$2,500
Home weatherization
$500–$6,000
Bathroom vent fan installation
$300–$1,200
A kitchen exhaust hood
$500–$4,000
A garbage disposal
$200–$900
Home Services
Pest control
$100–$800
House cleaning
$120–$400
Monthly maid service
$300–$1,200 per month
Junk removal
$150–$800
A roof inspection
$150–$600
Chimney cleaning
$150–$500
A foundation inspection
$300–$1,200
Mold remediation
$1,500–$9,000
Asbestos removal
$2,000–$15,000
Water damage restoration
$1,200–$10,000
Fire damage restoration
$3,000–$30,000
Smoke damage cleanup
$800–$6,000
A termite inspection
$75–$300
Bed bug treatment
$1,000–$5,000
Wildlife removal
$200–$2,500
Septic tank pumping
$250–$700
Well water testing
$100–$500
Leak detection
$150–$800
Flood damage repair
$2,000–$25,000
Garage door repair
$150–$1,200
Storm damage repair
$1,500–$30,000
Ice dam removal
$400–$2,500
Window screen repair
$50–$300
Door repair
$100–$800
Locksmith services
$75–$400
Rekeying locks
$80–$300
Carbon monoxide testing
$75–$250
Lead paint testing
$200–$600
Air quality testing
$200–$800
Pressure washing
$150–$600
Window cleaning
$150–$600
Air duct cleaning
$300–$1,000
Dryer vent cleaning
$100–$300
Fireplace repair
$200–$4,000
A home energy audit
$150–$600
Appliance installation
$150–$1,200
Appliance repair
$100–$800
Microwave installation
$150–$800
Document shredding
$50–$300
Junk hauling
$150–$1,200
An estate cleanout
$1,000–$8,000
Outdoor & Property
Fence installation
$2,500–$10,000
A deck build
$6,000–$25,000
A concrete driveway
$4,000–$15,000
Foundation repair
$3,500–$25,000
Termite treatment
$500–$4,000
A sprinkler system
$2,500–$9,000
Landscaping
$1,500–$15,000
Tree removal
$300–$2,500
Pool installation
$35,000–$100,000
Pool resurfacing
$4,000–$15,000
A hot tub
$3,500–$15,000
A retaining wall
$3,000–$20,000
Driveway repair
$800–$8,000
Electronics
Digital & Marketing
A small business website
$1,500–$10,000
An e-commerce website
$3,000–$25,000
SEO services
$500–$5,000 per month
Google Ads management
$300–$4,000 per month
Branding and logo design
$500–$8,000
Social media management
$400–$6,000 per month
Professional photography
$300–$5,000
Video production
$1,000–$20,000
App development (MVP)
$15,000–$150,000
Custom software development
$20,000–$250,000
Legal & Business
Starting an LLC
$100–$1,500
Hiring a lawyer
$150–$600 per hour
Trademark registration
$250–$3,000
Patent filing
$5,000–$20,000
Bookkeeping services
$200–$2,000 per month
CPA tax preparation
$300–$3,000
A divorce lawyer
$3,000–$20,000
Estate administration
$2,000–$10,000
Probate
$2,500–$15,000
Bankruptcy filing
$1,500–$4,000
Notary services
$10–$100
Individual tax preparation
$150–$800
Business tax preparation
$400–$3,000
Payroll services
$50–$500 per month
Small business bookkeeping
$200–$2,000 per month
A business valuation
$3,000–$15,000
A coworking space membership
$200–$6,000 per year
Forming an LLC
$100–$2,000
A registered agent
$50–$300 per year
Business licenses
$50–$1,000
A background check
$25–$150
Fingerprinting
$20–$100
A passport
$130–$250
A visa application
$160–$3,000
Finance & Insurance
A financial advisor
$500–$15,000 per year
Home insurance
$800–$3,000 per year
Term life insurance
$300–$2,000 per year
Estate planning (will + trust)
$500–$5,000
Car insurance
$900–$3,500 per year
Credit repair
$300–$2,500
Debt consolidation
$1,000–$10,000
Financial planning
$500–$5,000
Loan origination fees
$500–$5,000
A health insurance deductible
$500–$9,000 per year
Health insurance premiums
$3,000–$20,000 per year
A home warranty
$400–$900 per year
Renters insurance
$150–$300 per year
Umbrella insurance
$150–$600 per year
Long-term care insurance
$2,000–$8,000 per year
Disability insurance
$500–$4,000 per year
Identity theft protection
$100–$600 per year
Health & Wellness
Invisalign / clear aligners
$3,000–$7,000
A dental implant
$2,500–$6,000
LASIK eye surgery
$2,000–$5,000
Therapy
$75–$250 per session
A personal trainer
$200–$1,000 per month
A gym membership
$30–$200 per month
Meal delivery services
$250–$1,200 per month
Hearing aids
$1,000–$7,000
A sleep study
$800–$5,000
Physical therapy
$75–$350 per session
Chiropractic care
$40–$200 per session
An urgent care visit
$100–$500
Medical bill negotiation
$0–$3,000
Prescription drugs
$10–$10,000 per year
Brand-name drugs vs generics
$50–$5,000 per year
An emergency room visit
$500–$30,000
A hospital stay
$2,000–$100,000
Childbirth at a hospital
$5,000–$30,000
Prenatal care
$2,000–$6,000
IVF treatment
$12,000–$25,000
Birth control
$0–$1,200 per year
An annual physical
$100–$500
Gym personal training
$200–$1,500 per month
Nutrition coaching
$150–$800 per month
Massage therapy
$60–$250 per session
Acupuncture
$75–$300 per session
Mental health counseling
$75–$300 per session
Life Events
Childcare / daycare
$600–$2,000 per month
A wedding
$15,000–$40,000
Moving across state lines
$2,500–$8,000
Moving locally
$300–$2,000
A storage unit
$40–$350 per month
A senior caregiver
$2,000–$9,000 per month
A private tutor
$200–$2,000 per month
Long-distance moving
$2,500–$12,000
Wedding photography
$1,500–$6,000
A wedding venue
$3,000–$20,000
Event catering
$1,500–$15,000
Party rentals
$300–$5,000
DJ services
$500–$3,000
International moving
$5,000–$25,000
Moving and storage combined
$500–$6,000
Climate-controlled storage
$100–$500 per month