About LocalServiceCost
Your trusted resource for transparent contractor pricing across the United States
LocalServiceCost.com is your trusted resource for understanding what contractors and home service professionals charge in your area. We provide transparent, accurate pricing information to help homeowners make informed decisions.
Our Mission
We believe homeowners deserve to know fair market rates before hiring a contractor. Too often, people overpay simply because they don't know what services should cost in their area. Our mission is to bring transparency to the home services industry.
Our Data
All pricing on LocalServiceCost.com is calculated from official Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for your specific metropolitan area. We apply industry-standard multipliers to convert worker wages into consumer prices.
Read our full methodology → to understand exactly how we calculate prices and what our data can (and can't) tell you.
What We Cover
We provide pricing guides for 76 service categories across 49 US cities:
Accuracy & Updates
Our guides use May 2024 BLS data (most recent available). Actual costs vary by project complexity, materials, and contractor. Always get 3+ quotes before hiring.
This site provides pricing guidance only. We do not recommend or connect you with contractors. See our full limitations.
Contact Us
Have questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you.
Reach out at contact@localservicecost.com