Interior and exterior painting, from one room to the whole house.
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House painting covers interior rooms, full exteriors, trim, doors and cabinets. A professional job includes preparation -- cleaning, sanding, filling and priming -- which is what makes paint last. Interior work is often priced by room or by square foot, while exterior work depends on the size of the home, its condition and the number of stories. This page explains typical costs and how to hire a painter who preps properly.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior painting | Avg $3,177 (most $1,819-$4,551) | Average exterior paint job for a typical home |
| Interior painting | Avg $3,842 | Average interior paint job for a typical home |
| Los Angeles exterior | Avg $4,528 | Average exterior paint job in Los Angeles |
Typical US ranges based on published HomeAdvisor / Angi / Thumbtack cost guides, checked November 2026. Your quote will vary by city, home size and job scope -- always get 2-3 written quotes.
Labour is the biggest variable. These are broad levels, not quotes — the national ranges above are the starting point, and the direction below tells you which way your city usually moves them.
| City | Typical price level vs US average |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | Higher — big-city labour runs well above the US average |
| Los Angeles, CA | About average for a big US city |
| Chicago, IL | About average for a big US city |
| Houston, TX | About average for a big US city |
| Phoenix, AZ | About average for a big US city |
| Dallas, TX | About average for a big US city |
| San Antonio, TX | About average for a big US city |
| San Diego, CA | About average for a big US city |
| Austin, TX | About average for a big US city |
| San Jose, CA | Higher — big-city labour runs well above the US average |
Exterior painting averages around $3,177, with most jobs between $1,819 and $4,551. Interior painting averages around $3,842. In Los Angeles, an average exterior job runs about $4,528. Home size and condition are the biggest price factors.
A good exterior paint job usually lasts 5 to 10 years, depending on the climate, the paint quality and how well the surface was prepared. Homes in harsh sun or heavy rain may need repainting sooner. Ask the painter what lifespan they expect for your home.
They are typical US ranges from published cost guides (HomeAdvisor, Angi, Thumbtack), checked November 2026. They are planning figures, not quotes — your actual price depends on your city, your home and the job. Always get two or three written quotes.