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House cleaning price calculator
Enter the home and the job. You get a fair price based on 2026 US rates, how long it should take, and what you actually earn per hour.
What cleaners charge in 2026
Ranges from national price surveys, for one visit. Use them as a sanity check on your own rates.
| Home | Standard | Deep |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $75–$110 | $90–$130 |
| 2 bedrooms | $100–$150 | $120–$200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $130–$200 | $150–$300 |
| 4 bedrooms | $150–$210 | $200–$420 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $200–$400 | $240–$600 |
| City | Average |
|---|---|
| US average | $33 an hour |
| Washington DC | $55 an hour |
| Boston | $53 an hour |
| New York City | $51 an hour |
| Chicago | $44 an hour |
| Austin | $43 an hour |
Sources: Housecall Pro, House cleaning prices (updated October 2026, includes Angi ranges) and Taskrabbit, House cleaning cost guide (updated November 2026). Prices vary by market.
How the calculator works
It prices the way most independent cleaners do: a flat rate per visit, checked against what you earn per hour.
Rooms set the base
$50 per visit, plus $25 per bedroom and $30 per bathroom. If you enter square feet, a larger or smaller home than usual moves the price up or down.
The job sets the effort
Deep cleans cost 1.5 times a standard clean and move-outs 1.8 times. Your area and recurring discounts adjust it, then extras are added.
Your hourly rate checks it
We estimate the hours for one cleaner and divide. If you'd earn under $30 an hour, the calculator tells you the price is too low.
Pricing questions
How much should I charge to clean a house?
Most independent cleaners in the US charge about $100 to $200 for a standard clean of a 2 or 3 bedroom home. Deep cleans usually cost about 1.5 times that, and move-out cleans about 1.8 times.
Should I charge by the hour or a flat rate?
Most cleaners quote a flat rate per visit based on rooms and square feet, then check it against an hourly target. Flat rates are easier for clients to say yes to, and you earn more as you get faster.
How much more is a deep clean?
About 50% more than a standard clean, because it takes roughly 1.5 to 2 times as long. Move-in and move-out cleans are usually 70% to 100% more, since the home is empty and every cupboard gets done.
What discount should I give recurring clients?
Common discounts are 10% to 15% for weekly visits, about 10% for every two weeks, and 0% to 5% for monthly visits. Recurring homes stay cleaner, so each visit is quicker.
How much do cleaners charge per hour?
Recent marketplace data puts the US average around $33 an hour per cleaner. In New York, Boston and Washington DC it's about $50 to $55 an hour.
Stop pricing jobs in your head.
Save your own rates in TidyHQ, quote during the walkthrough, and send the invoice with a Pay now button.