# House Cleaning Cost Calculator

URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/everyday-life/house-cleaning-cost/
Last updated: 2026-10-25

> The house cleaning cost calculator estimates the cost of a professional house cleaning by the hour, by square footage or per room, and the monthly and yearly cost for your chosen frequency.

## Inputs

- Priced by
- Price per hour per cleaner
- Hours
- Cleaners
- Price per area (/ft², /m²)
- Area (ft², m², in², yd²)
- Rooms (bedrooms, living rooms)
- Price per room
- Bathrooms (½ for a separate toilet)
- Price per bathroom
- Price for the kitchen
- Cleanings per month

## Results

- Cost per cleaning
- Cost per month
- Cost per year

## Formula

```
Hourly: cost = rate × hours (× cleaners)
Area: cost = price per ft² × area
Rooms: cost = rooms × room price + bathrooms × bathroom price + kitchen price
```

## Explanation

Cleaning companies price in one of three ways: by the hour, by the size of the home or per room. Deep cleans and move-out cleans cost more than regular maintenance cleans. Typical U.S. rates are $30–$60 per cleaner per hour or $0.10–$0.25 per square foot.

### How to use the House Cleaning Cost Calculator

- **Priced by**
- **Price per hour per cleaner**
- **Hours**
- **Cleaners**
- **Price per area**
- **Area**
- **Rooms (bedrooms, living rooms)**
- **Price per room**
- **Bathrooms (½ for a separate toilet)**
- **Price per bathroom**
- **Price for the kitchen**
- **Cleanings per month**

Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.

### How it works

Choose the pricing method, enter the rates and quantities, and how many times a month you want the house cleaned.

### Tips

- Use the figures from your own bills and product labels – prices and appliance ratings vary widely.
- Look at yearly totals: small daily costs add up and make it easier to compare options.
- Round quantities up to whole packs, rolls or bulbs when you shop.
- Re-check the numbers when prices change; most results scale directly with the unit price.

### Common mistakes to avoid

- Confusing watts (power) with watt-hours or kilowatt-hours (energy).
- Comparing prices without bringing them to the same unit first.
- Ignoring one-off costs such as installation, delivery or replacement parts.

### Inputs explained

FieldWhat to enterPriced byChoose one: Hour, Square footage, Number of roomsPrice per hour per cleanerAmount in your currencyHoursA numberCleanersA numberPrice per areaUnits: /ft², /m²AreaUnits: ft², m², in², yd²Rooms (bedrooms, living rooms)A numberPrice per roomAmount in your currencyBathrooms (½ for a separate toilet)A numberPrice per bathroomAmount in your currencyPrice for the kitchenAmount in your currencyCleanings per monthChoose one: Once (monthly), Twice (every two weeks), Weekly, One-off

### What each result means

- **Cost per month** = [Cost per cleaning]×[Cleanings per month]
- **Cost per year** = [Cost per month]×12

### Example values

How the main result changes when **Price per hour per cleaner** changes and everything else stays at the example values above:

Price per hour per cleanerCost per cleaning22.567.533.75101.254513556.25168.7567.5202.590270

## Worked example

Inputs — Priced by: Hour; Price per hour per cleaner: $45; Hours: 3; Cleaners: 1; Price per area: $0.12 /ft²; Area: 1,800 ft²; Rooms (bedrooms, living rooms): 4; Price per room: $25; Bathrooms (½ for a separate toilet): 2; Price per bathroom: $35; Price for the kitchen: $40; Cleanings per month: Twice (every two weeks).

Results — **Cost per cleaning = $135.00**; Cost per month = $270.00; Cost per year = $3,240.00.

## FAQ

**How much does house cleaning cost?**
In the U.S. a standard clean of a 2,000 ft² home is typically $120–$250.

**How long does it take to clean a house?**
About 1 hour per 500–600 ft² for a regular clean with one cleaner; deep cleans take twice as long.

**Should I tip house cleaners?**
Many people tip 15–20% for one-off cleans or give a holiday bonus to regular cleaners.

**What formula does the House Cleaning Cost Calculator use?**
Hourly: cost = rate × hours (× cleaners).