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
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Priced by | Choose one: Hour, Square footage, Number of rooms |
| Price per hour per cleaner | Amount in your currency |
| Hours | A number |
| Cleaners | A number |
| Price per area | Units: /ft², /m² |
| Area | Units: ft², m², in², yd² |
| Rooms (bedrooms, living rooms) | A number |
| Price per room | Amount in your currency |
| Bathrooms (½ for a separate toilet) | A number |
| Price per bathroom | Amount in your currency |
| Price for the kitchen | Amount in your currency |
| Cleanings per month | Choose 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 cleaner | Cost per cleaning |
|---|---|
| 22.5 | 67.5 |
| 33.75 | 101.25 |
| 45 | 135 |
| 56.25 | 168.75 |
| 67.5 | 202.5 |
| 90 | 270 |
Formula
Hourly: cost = rate × hours (× cleaners)Area: cost = price per ft² × areaRooms: cost = rooms × room price + bathrooms × bathroom price + kitchen priceWorked 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.
Frequently asked questions
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).