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City cost guides / WashingtonVerified November 2026

Home costs in Washington, 2026

19 home services priced for Washington, DC: the local low, typical and high price, real job costs and a free quote check in every guide.

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Is Washington cheap or expensive?Each type of job in Washington compared with the US average. November 2026.
EV charger 41% more
Electrician 33% more
Sewer line 17% more
Gas line 17% more
Gutter cleaning 16% more
Appliance repair 15% more
Solar 15% more
House cleaning 14% more
Handyman 14% more
Water heater 14% more
Pest control 13% more
HVAC 12% more
Plumber 10% more
Carpet cleaning 10% more
Window cleaning 4% more
Junk removal 2% more
Home battery 7% less

Overall, Washington costs about 14% more than the US average.

Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology

Prices for the Washington, DC metro area. Open a guide for the full local price list.

03 / Cleaning & maintenanceWashington

Cleaning & maintenance costs in Washington

House cleaning
House cleaning cost in Washington
$140–$300 per visitTypical $200

$140–$300 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Washington — typically $200. A deep clean is $200–$480, and a move-out clean of the same house $230–$…

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Carpet cleaning
Carpet cleaning cost in Washington
$140–$330 per jobTypical $220

$140–$330 to clean three rooms and a hallway in Washington, with $220 typical. Steam cleaning runs $45–$95 a room once you book three or more, a full staircase $45–$85, …

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Window cleaning
Window cleaning cost in Washington
$160–$420 per visitTypical $260

$160–$420 to clean about 20 windows inside and out in Washington — typically $260. Outside only is $100–$300, a single window $8–$17, and screens $2–$6 each. Verified No…

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Gutter cleaning
Gutter cleaning cost in Washington
$170–$460 per jobTypical $290

$170–$460 to clean the gutters on a two-story home in Washington, with $290 typical. A one-story home runs $110–$290, downspout flushing $30–$110 each when it isn't incl…

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Pressure washing
Pressure washing cost in Washington
$270–$780 per jobTypical $430

$270–$780 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in Washington, with $430 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $130–$410, a wood deck $130–$520, and a roof soft wash $…

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Pest control
Pest control cost in Washington
$170–$630 per visitTypical $340

$170–$630 for a one-time pest treatment in Washington, inside and out, with $340 typical. A quarterly plan visit runs $110–$320, a bed bug room $330–$850, and a termite …

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Handyman
Handyman cost in Washington
$50–$115/hrTypical $80/hr

$50–$115/hr for a handyman in Washington — typically $80/hr. Most charge a $85–$215 minimum, and a half day of small jobs runs $200–$460. Verified November 2026.

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Junk removal
Junk removal cost in Washington
$255–$615 per loadTypical $410

$255–$615 for a half truckload of junk in Washington, with $410 typical. One bulky item costs $60–$180, a full truck $560–$1,100, and a garage cleanout $260–$610. Verifi…

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Appliance repair
Appliance repair cost in Washington
$115–$460 per repairTypical $230

$115–$460 to repair one appliance in Washington, parts and labor included — typically $230. A refrigerator repair runs $140–$565, a washer $115–$510, and the service cal…

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Garage door repair
Garage door repair cost in Washington
$165–$605 per repairTypical $300

$165–$605 for a typical garage door repair in Washington, parts and labor — typically $300. Both torsion springs run $215–$545, a lift cable $110–$380, and a new opener …

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Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology

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Independent estimates from published cost guides, contractor price lists, equipment prices and government wage data, adjusted for Washington. No provider can influence a published figure. Last reviewed November 2026. Read the full methodology →

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