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Cleveland, OH · 2.2 million people

Interior painting cost in Cleveland, OH

Most homeowners pay $2,550 – $4,250 (mid-range, typical $3,250, before sales tax), 8% above the national average and in line with the Ohio average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,550 – $4,250Cleveland, OH · 861 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $3,250
Labour $2,835Materials $427Work hours: 95.1

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Price levels in Cleveland, OH

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,850
$1,450 – $2,400
$1,576$255
Mid-range$3,250
$2,550 – $4,250
$2,835$427
Premium$6,950
$5,450 – $9,050
$6,451$518

Why prices in Cleveland, OH are different

Labor is about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Cleveland, OH area cost about 10% 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 8% above the national figure and in line with the Ohio average.

Cleveland, OH ranks 35 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 Cleveland, OH?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,250 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,550 – $4,250. Basic is about $1,850 and premium about $6,950.

Is interior painting more expensive in Cleveland, OH than elsewhere in Ohio?

Cleveland, OH: in line with the Ohio average of $3,250. Labor is about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Cleveland, OH area cost about 10% 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 8% above the national figure and in line with the Ohio average.

How does Cleveland, OH compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Cleveland, OH ranks 35 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.

How much of the price is labor in Cleveland, OH?

About 87% 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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