House Cleaning Cost Calculator

Free house cleaning cost calculator: enter your home size, clean type, and frequency to estimate standard, deep, and move-out prices. No sign-up.

Results

Estimated Cost

$240.00 – $500.00

Details

Rate Used$0.12 – $0.25 per sq ft
Frequency AdjustmentNone (one-time visit)
Angi Range (2,000 sq ft)$240.00 – $500.00

Formula Used

Estimated cost = square feet × per-sq-ft rate for the clean type × frequency discount. Rates are editable national ranges checked October 2026.

Notes

Rates checked Oct 2026 against Angi 2026 national cost data: standard $0.10–$0.20/sq ft, deep $0.12–$0.25/sq ft, move-out up to $0.40/sq ft. Frequency multipliers 1.0/0.95/0.90/0.85 are operator pricing assumptions, not published rates. Hourly cross-check: cleaners charge $25–$70/hr. Refresh annually.

How this calculator works

Rates checked Oct 2026. House cleaning costs $0.10 to $0.20 per square foot for a standard clean, up to $0.25 per square foot for deep cleaning, and up to $0.40 per square foot for move-out cleaning, according to Angi's 2026 national data. This house cleaning cost calculator takes your home size, clean type, and visit frequency and returns a price range — plus the frequency discount operators actually offer: about 5 percent off for monthly, 10 percent for biweekly, and 15 percent for weekly service. Use it to sanity-check a quote or to build one.

Formula

Estimated cost = square feet × per-sq-ft rate for the clean type × frequency discount. Rates are editable national ranges checked October 2026.

Worked example

A 2,000 square foot home needing a deep clean at the default $0.12 to $0.25 per square foot rate estimates at $240.00 to $500.00 for a one-time visit. On biweekly service at 10 percent off, that same job would estimate $216.00 to $450.00.

Notes

Rates checked Oct 2026 against Angi 2026 national cost data: standard $0.10–$0.20/sq ft, deep $0.12–$0.25/sq ft, move-out up to $0.40/sq ft. Frequency multipliers 1.0/0.95/0.90/0.85 are operator pricing assumptions, not published rates. Hourly cross-check: cleaners charge $25–$70/hr. Refresh annually.

Inputs

  • Home Size (sq ft)
  • Clean Type
  • Frequency

Common mistakes

  • Comparing standard-clean quotes with deep-clean prices. A 2,000 square foot home is $200 to $400 standard but $240 to $500 deep — the scope, not the price per square foot, usually differs.
  • Ignoring bathrooms. Bathrooms take far longer than other rooms, which is why per-bedroom and per-bathroom pricing exists alongside per-square-foot rates.
  • Expecting one-time and recurring prices to match. Recurring visits are faster to clean, so operators discount them — about 5 to 15 percent depending on frequency.
  • Forgetting move-out cleaning is the premium tier. It targets everything including inside appliances and cabinets, which is why it runs up to $0.40 per square foot.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does house cleaning cost?

Angi's 2026 national ranges: standard cleaning $0.10 to $0.20 per square foot ($75 to $175 per visit), deep cleaning up to $0.25 per square foot ($200 to $400), and move-out cleaning up to $0.40 per square foot (up to $500). Enter your home size above for an exact range.

How do house cleaners charge?

Three common models: per square foot ($0.10 to $0.30), hourly ($25 to $70 per cleaner per hour), and flat rates by beds and baths ($90 to $380 for 1 to 4+ bedrooms). Flat and per-room pricing is common for apartments; per-square-foot fits larger homes.

How much cheaper is recurring house cleaning?

Operators typically discount recurring service about 5 percent for monthly, 10 percent for biweekly, and 15 percent for weekly, because a regularly cleaned home takes less time per visit. The calculator applies these as editable defaults — local operators may differ.

What costs more, deep cleaning or move-out cleaning?

Move-out cleaning is the most comprehensive and expensive tier, up to $0.40 per square foot, because it covers inside appliances, cabinets, and walls for a vacant home. Deep cleaning targets built-up grime in an occupied home and tops out around $0.25 per square foot.

Should I tip my house cleaner?

Tipping is optional and varies by market. Many homeowners tip 10 to 20 percent per visit or give a holiday bonus equal to one cleaning. Some services build gratuity into pricing — ask before double-tipping.