Interior Painting Cost by City (2026)
Whole-home interior repaint, labor and materials. Below are typical costs for a whole home, adjusted for each metro's construction-cost factor relative to the national average. Use the interactive estimator to set your scope and print a take-to-contractor plan.
Interior Painting cost across U.S. metros
Costs reflect each city's location factor applied to national-average typical-project ranges (medium scope). Select any city to open its full regional cost page with every project priced.
| City | Factor | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1.45× | $2,900 | $6,525 | $11,600 |
| San Jose, CA | 1.42× | $2,840 | $6,390 | $11,360 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.40× | $2,800 | $6,300 | $11,200 |
| Boston, MA | 1.30× | $2,600 | $5,850 | $10,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.28× | $2,560 | $5,760 | $10,240 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.25× | $2,500 | $5,625 | $10,000 |
| Washington, D.C., DC | 1.18× | $2,360 | $5,310 | $9,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1.10× | $2,200 | $4,950 | $8,800 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.12× | $2,240 | $5,040 | $8,960 |
| Denver, CO | 1.10× | $2,200 | $4,950 | $8,800 |
| Portland, OR | 1.08× | $2,160 | $4,860 | $8,640 |
| Miami, FL | 1.08× | $2,160 | $4,860 | $8,640 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 0.98× | $1,960 | $4,410 | $7,840 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 0.96× | $1,920 | $4,320 | $7,680 |
| Orlando, FL | 0.93× | $1,860 | $4,185 | $7,440 |
| Austin, TX | 0.95× | $1,900 | $4,275 | $7,600 |
| Nashville, TN | 0.93× | $1,860 | $4,185 | $7,440 |
| Charlotte, NC | 0.92× | $1,840 | $4,140 | $7,360 |
| Dallas, TX | 0.92× | $1,840 | $4,140 | $7,360 |
| Columbus, OH | 0.95× | $1,900 | $4,275 | $7,600 |
| Houston, TX | 0.90× | $1,800 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| Detroit, MI | 0.95× | $1,900 | $4,275 | $7,600 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1.02× | $2,040 | $4,590 | $8,160 |
| Kansas City, MO | 0.94× | $1,880 | $4,230 | $7,520 |
| Atlanta, GA | 0.95× | $1,900 | $4,275 | $7,600 |
Scope multipliers: Small/partial 0.65×, Medium/typical 1.0×, Large/luxury 1.6×. Estimates are planning figures, not bids.
Important Disclaimer (YMYL)
Renovation costs are Your-Money-Your-Life (YMYL) decisions. Every figure here is a national average compiled from third-party industry sources and changes every year. They are estimates for planning only, not quotes or bids; material choice, finish level, and site conditions can move any number 20–30% or more. Always confirm current pricing with licensed local contractors and obtain written, itemized bids before committing to a budget.