Interior Painting Cost Comparison: 20 Cities
Updated March 2026 · Prices adjusted for local market conditions
Cheapest
San Antonio, TX
$3,080
Average (20 cities)
National
$3,362
Most Expensive
San Diego, CA
$4,130
Cost by City (Average)
Detailed Comparison
| City | Low | Average | High | Avg Wage | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $1,320 | $3,080 | $5,280 | $20.5/hr | 0.88x |
| Indianapolis, IN | $1,335 | $3,115 | $5,340 | $22.3/hr | 0.89x |
| Columbus, OH | $1,350 | $3,150 | $5,400 | $23/hr | 0.9x |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,365 | $3,185 | $5,460 | $21.2/hr | 0.91x |
| Boise, ID | $1,380 | $3,220 | $5,520 | $21.9/hr | 0.92x |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,395 | $3,255 | $5,580 | $22.8/hr | 0.93x |
| Charlotte, NC | $1,410 | $3,290 | $5,640 | $22.15/hr | 0.94x |
| Orlando, FL | $1,410 | $3,290 | $5,640 | $21.4/hr | 0.94x |
| Houston, TX | $1,425 | $3,325 | $5,700 | $22.45/hr | 0.95x |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,425 | $3,325 | $5,700 | $22.4/hr | 0.95x |
| Tampa, FL | $1,425 | $3,325 | $5,700 | $21.6/hr | 0.95x |
| Fort Myers, FL | $1,440 | $3,360 | $5,760 | $21.3/hr | 0.96x |
| Nashville, TN | $1,440 | $3,360 | $5,760 | $22.7/hr | 0.96x |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $1,440 | $3,360 | $5,760 | $22.6/hr | 0.96x |
| Dallas, TX | $1,455 | $3,395 | $5,820 | $23.1/hr | 0.97x |
| Atlanta, GA | $1,455 | $3,395 | $5,820 | $22.85/hr | 0.97x |
| Las Vegas, NV | $1,470 | $3,430 | $5,880 | $24.5/hr | 0.98x |
| Austin, TX | $1,530 | $3,570 | $6,120 | $23.65/hr | 1.02x |
| Denver, CO | $1,575 | $3,675 | $6,300 | $25.3/hr | 1.05x |
| San Diego, CA | $1,770 | $4,130 | $7,080 | $27.8/hr | 1.18x |