Estimate what a house cleaning should cost — or what to charge for one. Enter the home size, cleaning type, and frequency to get a live price range built on 2026 US rates.
Not sure? A typical 3-bed / 2-bath home is about 1,500–2,000 sq ft.
Estimated price per visit
$122 – $230
About $266 – $498 per month at biweekly service
Estimates only. Final pricing varies by metro (coastal cities run 20–40% higher), home condition, pets, and add-ons like interior windows or inside the fridge. A minimum-visit floor is applied so very small homes still reflect real-world pricing.
Professional cleaners price a job one of three ways, and most use a blend. The calculator above uses the per-square-foot model with a minimum-visit floor, because it scales cleanly across home sizes.
| Home size | Standard clean | Deep clean |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $100–$150 | $180–$250 |
| 1,000–1,500 sq ft | $130–$190 | $200–$290 |
| 1,500–2,000 sq ft | $160–$240 | $250–$350 |
| 2,000–2,500 sq ft | $200–$300 | $300–$420 |
| 2,500–3,500 sq ft | $250–$380 | $380–$520 |
| 3,500–5,000 sq ft | $350–$500 | $500–$700+ |
Per-visit ranges for a typical home in an average US metro, 2026. Coastal cities run 20–40% higher; lower-cost Midwest and rural markets run lower. See our house cleaning rates per hour breakdown for the full data.
The cleaning type is the single biggest driver of price after home size.
A first or one-time clean is the most expensive per visit because cleaners reset a home they have never seen. Once it is maintained, each visit is faster — so weekly and biweekly plans are usually 10–25% cheaper per visit than a one-off. The calculator applies a 20% discount for weekly and 15% for biweekly. Monthly gets a smaller break (about 5%) because more dirt accumulates between visits, so it sits closer to one-time pricing. For a cleaning business, recurring plans are the prize: predictable revenue and a route you can fill in.
Fieldtics builds branded quotes, schedules recurring jobs, and invoices on the spot — so you can turn these estimates into booked, paid work. Start free with unlimited clients, job scheduling, a customer CRM, and the mobile app — no credit card required. The $29/mo Professional tier adds invoicing, online payments, quotes, team scheduling, and expense tracking.
Most US homeowners pay $120–$280 for a standard one-time clean of a typical 2–3 bedroom home in 2026. Pricing usually works out to about $0.08–$0.15 per square foot for a standard clean. Coastal metros like New York, San Francisco, and Seattle commonly run 20–40% higher than the national average.
Cleaning businesses typically charge $0.08–$0.15 per square foot for standard cleans and $35–$75 per hour per cleaner. A solo cleaner often bills $35–$45 per hour, while an insured company charges $45–$75. Set a minimum-visit price so small homes still cover your time and drive, and discount recurring weekly or biweekly work 10–25% to win steady clients.
A deep clean usually costs 1.5–2× a standard clean, or roughly $0.15–$0.30 per square foot. For a typical 2,000 sq ft home that lands around $250–$400, and large or coastal-metro homes regularly exceed $500. Move-out cleans price similarly or higher because cleaners detail neglected areas like inside cabinets and appliances.
Yes. The House Cleaning Cost Calculator is completely free to use with no signup, account, or credit card required. It is built by Fieldtics, the field service app that helps cleaning businesses quote, schedule, and invoice jobs.