House Painting Cost Calculator (2026)
Hiring painters usually costs a few dollars per square foot of your home, inside or out. Enter your home size, choose interior or exterior and your state to see a realistic price range.
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Estimates only, based on national price guides adjusted with official state price levels. Always get a written quote – prices depend on the job, materials and the company.
Typical house painting prices in the U.S.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Paint the interior (whole home) | $2–$6 per sq ft |
| Paint the exterior | $1.50–$4 per sq ft |
What affects the price
- What gets painted: walls only, or ceilings, trim, doors and cabinets too.
- Prep work: repairing drywall, scraping old paint and moving furniture take time.
- Exterior: siding type, height of the house and the condition of the old paint.
- Labor is most of the price for interior work – often 75% or more of the total.
Paint the interior (whole home) (1,500 sq ft): cost by state
Show all 50 states and D.C.
| State | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $2,700 – $8,100 |
| Alaska | $3,050 – $9,150 |
| Arizona | $3,050 – $9,100 |
| Arkansas | $2,600 – $7,800 |
| California | $3,400 – $10,150 |
| Colorado | $3,050 – $9,150 |
| Connecticut | $3,100 – $9,350 |
| Delaware | $3,000 – $8,950 |
| District of Columbia | $3,300 – $9,950 |
| Florida | $3,100 – $9,300 |
| Georgia | $2,900 – $8,700 |
| Hawaii | $3,250 – $9,750 |
| Idaho | $2,750 – $8,250 |
| Illinois | $2,950 – $8,900 |
| Indiana | $2,750 – $8,300 |
| Iowa | $2,650 – $8,000 |
| Kansas | $2,700 – $8,100 |
| Kentucky | $2,700 – $8,150 |
| Louisiana | $2,650 – $7,950 |
| Maine | $2,900 – $8,750 |
| Maryland | $3,100 – $9,350 |
| Massachusetts | $3,250 – $9,750 |
| Michigan | $2,850 – $8,500 |
| Minnesota | $2,950 – $8,850 |
| Mississippi | $2,600 – $7,850 |
| Missouri | $2,750 – $8,250 |
| Montana | $2,700 – $8,100 |
| Nebraska | $2,700 – $8,150 |
| Nevada | $2,900 – $8,750 |
| New Hampshire | $3,150 – $9,500 |
| New Jersey | $3,250 – $9,800 |
| New Mexico | $2,700 – $8,150 |
| New York | $3,250 – $9,700 |
| North Carolina | $2,800 – $8,450 |
| North Dakota | $2,650 – $7,950 |
| Ohio | $2,750 – $8,250 |
| Oklahoma | $2,650 – $7,950 |
| Oregon | $3,150 – $9,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,950 – $8,800 |
| Rhode Island | $3,050 – $9,150 |
| South Carolina | $2,800 – $8,400 |
| South Dakota | $2,650 – $7,950 |
| Tennessee | $2,800 – $8,350 |
| Texas | $2,900 – $8,750 |
| Utah | $2,850 – $8,550 |
| Vermont | $2,900 – $8,700 |
| Virginia | $3,000 – $9,050 |
| Washington | $3,250 – $9,750 |
| West Virginia | $2,700 – $8,100 |
| Wisconsin | $2,800 – $8,400 |
| Wyoming | $2,700 – $8,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to paint the inside of a house?
Interior painting usually costs about $2 to $6 per square foot – roughly $3,000 to $9,000 for a 1,500 sq ft home if every room is painted.
How much does it cost to paint the outside of a house?
Exterior painting typically costs about $1.50 to $4 per square foot, or around $3,000 to $8,000 for a 2,000 sq ft home.
Is it cheaper to paint one room?
Yes – you pay for the area painted. A single room is a fraction of the whole-home price, though some painters have a minimum charge.
How often should a house be painted?
Interiors are usually repainted every 5–10 years and exteriors every 5–10 years, depending on the siding and the weather.