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New Haven, CT · 577,000 people

Interior painting cost in New Haven, CT

Most homeowners pay $2,800 – $4,650 (mid-range, typical $3,600, before sales tax), 20% above the national average and 1% above the Connecticut average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,800 – $4,650New Haven, CT · 861 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $3,600
Labour $3,158Materials $427Work hours: 95.1

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Price levels in New Haven, CT

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,050
$1,600 – $2,650
$1,773$255
Mid-range$3,600
$2,800 – $4,650
$3,158$427
Premium$7,750
$6,050 – $10,100
$7,236$518

Why prices in New Haven, CT are different

Labor is about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the New Haven, CT area cost about 23% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 20% above the national figure and 1% above the Connecticut average.

New Haven, CT ranks 12 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does interior painting cost in New Haven, CT?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,600 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,800 – $4,650. Basic is about $2,050 and premium about $7,750.

Is interior painting more expensive in New Haven, CT than elsewhere in Connecticut?

New Haven, CT: 1% above the Connecticut average of $3,550. Labor is about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the New Haven, CT area cost about 23% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 20% above the national figure and 1% above the Connecticut average.

How does New Haven, CT compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, New Haven, CT ranks 12 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.

How much of the price is labor in New Haven, CT?

About 88% at the mid-range level, around 95 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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