Painting Costs in California
Verified cost ranges across cities in California
Painting Cost Comparison — California
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in California
Cost Comparison — Wallpaper Removal
Low
$87
Typical
$807
High
$1,755
Low
$76
Typical
$703
High
$1,528
Low
$78
Typical
$727
High
$1,580
Low
$84
Typical
$781
High
$1,698
Low
$75
Typical
$698
High
$1,518
Low
$77
Typical
$714
High
$1,551
Low
$85
Typical
$793
High
$1,724
Low
$85
Typical
$793
High
$1,724
Low
$84
Typical
$786
High
$1,709
Low
$81
Typical
$758
High
$1,647
Low
$82
Typical
$762
High
$1,655
Low
$81
Typical
$753
High
$1,636
Low
$81
Typical
$758
High
$1,649
Low
$83
Typical
$772
High
$1,678
Low
$75
Typical
$697
High
$1,515
Low
$76
Typical
$707
High
$1,536
Low
$78
Typical
$728
High
$1,582
Low
$71
Typical
$665
High
$1,445
Low
$82
Typical
$768
High
$1,668
Low
$80
Typical
$743
High
$1,616
Low
$85
Typical
$793
High
$1,724
Low
$80
Typical
$745
High
$1,619
Low
$85
Typical
$793
High
$1,724
Low
$87
Typical
$807
High
$1,755
Low
$85
Typical
$793
High
$1,724
Low
$82
Typical
$760
High
$1,652
Low
$83
Typical
$771
High
$1,676
Low
$79
Typical
$734
High
$1,595
Low
$80
Typical
$743
High
$1,616
Low
$76
Typical
$705
High
$1,532
Low
$77
Typical
$719
High
$1,563
Low
$76
Typical
$710
High
$1,542
Cost Comparison — Ceiling Painting
Low
$162
Typical
$360
High
$958
Low
$146
Typical
$324
High
$863
Low
$140
Typical
$311
High
$829
Low
$143
Typical
$318
High
$847
Low
$159
Typical
$354
High
$941
Low
$147
Typical
$327
High
$871
Low
$159
Typical
$354
High
$941
Low
$158
Typical
$351
High
$933
Low
$152
Typical
$338
High
$899
Low
$144
Typical
$321
High
$853
Low
$143
Typical
$316
High
$842
Low
$153
Typical
$340
High
$904
Low
$151
Typical
$336
High
$893
Low
$152
Typical
$338
High
$900
Low
$155
Typical
$344
High
$915
Low
$159
Typical
$354
High
$941
Low
$155
Typical
$344
High
$916
Low
$140
Typical
$311
High
$827
Low
$142
Typical
$315
High
$839
Low
$141
Typical
$314
High
$834
Low
$146
Typical
$325
High
$864
Low
$134
Typical
$296
High
$789
Low
$149
Typical
$332
High
$882
Low
$154
Typical
$342
High
$911
Low
$159
Typical
$354
High
$941
Low
$150
Typical
$332
High
$884
Low
$159
Typical
$354
High
$941
Low
$153
Typical
$339
High
$902
Low
$157
Typical
$348
High
$927
Low
$162
Typical
$360
High
$958
Low
$149
Typical
$332
High
$882
Low
$142
Typical
$314
High
$836
Cost Comparison — Drywall Repair
Low
$262
Typical
$753
High
$1,433
Low
$253
Typical
$729
High
$1,387
Low
$230
Typical
$662
High
$1,260
Low
$240
Typical
$690
High
$1,314
Low
$262
Typical
$753
High
$1,433
Low
$262
Typical
$753
High
$1,433
Low
$262
Typical
$753
High
$1,433
Low
$232
Typical
$669
High
$1,273
Low
$250
Typical
$719
High
$1,369
Low
$237
Typical
$683
High
$1,299
Low
$234
Typical
$674
High
$1,282
Low
$248
Typical
$715
High
$1,360
Low
$233
Typical
$671
High
$1,277
Low
$232
Typical
$668
High
$1,271
Low
$240
Typical
$691
High
$1,315
Low
$219
Typical
$631
High
$1,201
Low
$245
Typical
$706
High
$1,343
Low
$235
Typical
$678
High
$1,289
Low
$230
Typical
$663
High
$1,262
Low
$259
Typical
$746
High
$1,420
Low
$246
Typical
$707
High
$1,346
Low
$262
Typical
$753
High
$1,433
Low
$251
Typical
$723
High
$1,376
Low
$258
Typical
$742
High
$1,412
Low
$254
Typical
$732
High
$1,394
Low
$266
Typical
$767
High
$1,459
Low
$266
Typical
$767
High
$1,459
Low
$255
Typical
$733
High
$1,395
Low
$251
Typical
$722
High
$1,373
Low
$245
Typical
$706
High
$1,343
Low
$250
Typical
$720
High
$1,371
Low
$242
Typical
$697
High
$1,326
Cost Comparison — Interior Painting
Low
$795
Typical
$1,287
High
$2,471
Low
$884
Typical
$1,431
High
$2,747
Low
$884
Typical
$1,431
High
$2,747
Low
$876
Typical
$1,418
High
$2,723
Low
$844
Typical
$1,367
High
$2,624
Low
$801
Typical
$1,297
High
$2,490
Low
$791
Typical
$1,280
High
$2,458
Low
$899
Typical
$1,456
High
$2,797
Low
$846
Typical
$1,371
High
$2,632
Low
$839
Typical
$1,358
High
$2,607
Low
$884
Typical
$1,431
High
$2,747
Low
$828
Typical
$1,341
High
$2,575
Low
$777
Typical
$1,258
High
$2,415
Low
$787
Typical
$1,275
High
$2,448
Low
$783
Typical
$1,268
High
$2,435
Low
$740
Typical
$1,199
High
$2,302
Low
$855
Typical
$1,385
High
$2,658
Low
$828
Typical
$1,341
High
$2,575
Low
$818
Typical
$1,324
High
$2,542
Low
$811
Typical
$1,313
High
$2,521
Low
$899
Typical
$1,456
High
$2,797
Low
$778
Typical
$1,260
High
$2,419
Low
$848
Typical
$1,374
High
$2,638
Low
$871
Typical
$1,410
High
$2,707
Low
$859
Typical
$1,391
High
$2,671
Low
$830
Typical
$1,344
High
$2,580
Low
$884
Typical
$1,431
High
$2,747
Low
$860
Typical
$1,392
High
$2,674
Low
$845
Typical
$1,368
High
$2,627
Low
$810
Typical
$1,312
High
$2,518
Low
$785
Typical
$1,271
High
$2,441
Low
$884
Typical
$1,431
High
$2,747
Cost Comparison — Fence Staining
Low
$472
Typical
$1,182
High
$2,462
Low
$447
Typical
$1,120
High
$2,332
Low
$488
Typical
$1,221
High
$2,544
Low
$474
Typical
$1,187
High
$2,474
Low
$439
Typical
$1,099
High
$2,289
Low
$488
Typical
$1,221
High
$2,544
Low
$433
Typical
$1,085
High
$2,260
Low
$484
Typical
$1,210
High
$2,522
Low
$466
Typical
$1,167
High
$2,430
Low
$442
Typical
$1,107
High
$2,306
Low
$437
Typical
$1,093
High
$2,276
Low
$467
Typical
$1,170
High
$2,438
Low
$488
Typical
$1,221
High
$2,544
Low
$457
Typical
$1,145
High
$2,385
Low
$463
Typical
$1,159
High
$2,415
Low
$475
Typical
$1,189
High
$2,476
Low
$429
Typical
$1,074
High
$2,237
Low
$435
Typical
$1,088
High
$2,267
Low
$433
Typical
$1,083
High
$2,256
Low
$448
Typical
$1,121
High
$2,335
Low
$409
Typical
$1,023
High
$2,132
Low
$430
Typical
$1,075
High
$2,240
Low
$458
Typical
$1,147
High
$2,390
Low
$497
Typical
$1,243
High
$2,590
Low
$469
Typical
$1,173
High
$2,443
Low
$481
Typical
$1,203
High
$2,507
Low
$497
Typical
$1,243
High
$2,590
Low
$488
Typical
$1,221
High
$2,544
Low
$488
Typical
$1,221
High
$2,544
Low
$457
Typical
$1,145
High
$2,385
Low
$467
Typical
$1,168
High
$2,433
Low
$452
Typical
$1,130
High
$2,354
Cost Comparison — Deck Staining
Low
$315
Typical
$506
High
$863
Low
$302
Typical
$486
High
$829
Low
$309
Typical
$496
High
$847
Low
$343
Typical
$552
High
$941
Low
$318
Typical
$510
High
$871
Low
$343
Typical
$552
High
$941
Low
$340
Typical
$547
High
$933
Low
$328
Typical
$527
High
$899
Low
$311
Typical
$500
High
$853
Low
$307
Typical
$494
High
$842
Low
$330
Typical
$530
High
$904
Low
$326
Typical
$523
High
$893
Low
$328
Typical
$527
High
$900
Low
$302
Typical
$485
High
$827
Low
$334
Typical
$536
High
$915
Low
$343
Typical
$552
High
$941
Low
$334
Typical
$537
High
$916
Low
$306
Typical
$492
High
$839
Low
$304
Typical
$489
High
$834
Low
$315
Typical
$506
High
$864
Low
$288
Typical
$462
High
$789
Low
$322
Typical
$517
High
$882
Low
$332
Typical
$534
High
$911
Low
$343
Typical
$552
High
$941
Low
$323
Typical
$518
High
$884
Low
$343
Typical
$552
High
$941
Low
$350
Typical
$561
High
$958
Low
$329
Typical
$528
High
$902
Low
$338
Typical
$543
High
$927
Low
$350
Typical
$561
High
$958
Low
$322
Typical
$517
High
$882
Low
$305
Typical
$490
High
$836
Cost Comparison — Exterior Painting
Low
$1,953
Typical
$2,768
High
$5,552
Low
$2,033
Typical
$2,881
High
$5,780
Low
$2,079
Typical
$2,946
High
$5,910
Low
$1,995
Typical
$2,827
High
$5,672
Low
$2,218
Typical
$3,143
High
$6,305
Low
$2,052
Typical
$2,908
High
$5,835
Low
$2,218
Typical
$3,143
High
$6,305
Low
$2,079
Typical
$2,946
High
$5,910
Low
$1,970
Typical
$2,792
High
$5,601
Low
$2,198
Typical
$3,115
High
$6,249
Low
$2,119
Typical
$3,002
High
$6,023
Low
$2,011
Typical
$2,849
High
$5,716
Low
$1,984
Typical
$2,812
High
$5,641
Low
$2,159
Typical
$3,059
High
$6,137
Low
$2,130
Typical
$3,018
High
$6,054
Low
$2,125
Typical
$3,011
High
$6,041
Low
$2,105
Typical
$2,983
High
$5,984
Low
$2,121
Typical
$3,006
High
$6,029
Low
$1,950
Typical
$2,763
High
$5,543
Low
$1,976
Typical
$2,801
High
$5,619
Low
$1,966
Typical
$2,786
High
$5,590
Low
$2,036
Typical
$2,885
High
$5,787
Low
$1,859
Typical
$2,634
High
$5,284
Low
$2,146
Typical
$3,042
High
$6,102
Low
$2,218
Typical
$3,143
High
$6,305
Low
$2,185
Typical
$3,097
High
$6,212
Low
$2,157
Typical
$3,056
High
$6,131
Low
$2,258
Typical
$3,200
High
$6,419
Low
$2,083
Typical
$2,952
High
$5,922
Low
$2,218
Typical
$3,143
High
$6,305
Low
$2,258
Typical
$3,200
High
$6,419
Low
$2,218
Typical
$3,143
High
$6,305
Cost Comparison — Cabinet Painting
Low
$110
Typical
$470
High
$829
Low
$115
Typical
$489
High
$863
Low
$118
Typical
$500
High
$882
Low
$113
Typical
$480
High
$847
Low
$125
Typical
$533
High
$941
Low
$116
Typical
$493
High
$871
Low
$125
Typical
$533
High
$941
Low
$118
Typical
$500
High
$882
Low
$111
Typical
$474
High
$836
Low
$124
Typical
$528
High
$933
Low
$120
Typical
$509
High
$899
Low
$114
Typical
$483
High
$853
Low
$112
Typical
$477
High
$842
Low
$122
Typical
$519
High
$916
Low
$120
Typical
$512
High
$904
Low
$120
Typical
$511
High
$902
Low
$119
Typical
$506
High
$893
Low
$120
Typical
$510
High
$900
Low
$110
Typical
$469
High
$827
Low
$112
Typical
$475
High
$839
Low
$111
Typical
$473
High
$834
Low
$115
Typical
$489
High
$864
Low
$105
Typical
$447
High
$789
Low
$121
Typical
$516
High
$911
Low
$125
Typical
$533
High
$941
Low
$124
Typical
$525
High
$927
Low
$122
Typical
$518
High
$915
Low
$128
Typical
$543
High
$958
Low
$118
Typical
$501
High
$884
Low
$125
Typical
$533
High
$941
Low
$128
Typical
$543
High
$958
Low
$125
Typical
$533
High
$941
Cost Comparison — Trim Painting
Low
$700
Typical
$1,261
High
$2,500
Low
$729
Typical
$1,313
High
$2,603
Low
$745
Typical
$1,342
High
$2,661
Low
$715
Typical
$1,288
High
$2,554
Low
$795
Typical
$1,432
High
$2,839
Low
$736
Typical
$1,325
High
$2,627
Low
$795
Typical
$1,432
High
$2,839
Low
$745
Typical
$1,342
High
$2,661
Low
$706
Typical
$1,272
High
$2,522
Low
$788
Typical
$1,419
High
$2,814
Low
$759
Typical
$1,368
High
$2,712
Low
$721
Typical
$1,298
High
$2,574
Low
$711
Typical
$1,281
High
$2,540
Low
$774
Typical
$1,394
High
$2,763
Low
$763
Typical
$1,375
High
$2,726
Low
$762
Typical
$1,372
High
$2,720
Low
$754
Typical
$1,359
High
$2,695
Low
$760
Typical
$1,369
High
$2,715
Low
$699
Typical
$1,259
High
$2,496
Low
$708
Typical
$1,276
High
$2,530
Low
$705
Typical
$1,269
High
$2,517
Low
$730
Typical
$1,314
High
$2,606
Low
$666
Typical
$1,200
High
$2,379
Low
$769
Typical
$1,386
High
$2,748
Low
$795
Typical
$1,432
High
$2,839
Low
$783
Typical
$1,411
High
$2,797
Low
$773
Typical
$1,392
High
$2,761
Low
$809
Typical
$1,458
High
$2,890
Low
$747
Typical
$1,345
High
$2,667
Low
$795
Typical
$1,432
High
$2,839
Low
$809
Typical
$1,458
High
$2,890
Low
$795
Typical
$1,432
High
$2,839
Cost Comparison — Pressure Washing
Low
$226
Typical
$447
High
$829
Low
$235
Typical
$466
High
$863
Low
$241
Typical
$476
High
$882
Low
$231
Typical
$457
High
$847
Low
$257
Typical
$508
High
$941
Low
$238
Typical
$470
High
$871
Low
$257
Typical
$508
High
$941
Low
$241
Typical
$476
High
$882
Low
$228
Typical
$451
High
$836
Low
$254
Typical
$504
High
$933
Low
$245
Typical
$485
High
$899
Low
$233
Typical
$461
High
$853
Low
$230
Typical
$455
High
$842
Low
$250
Typical
$495
High
$916
Low
$246
Typical
$488
High
$904
Low
$246
Typical
$487
High
$902
Low
$244
Typical
$482
High
$893
Low
$245
Typical
$486
High
$900
Low
$226
Typical
$447
High
$827
Low
$229
Typical
$453
High
$839
Low
$228
Typical
$451
High
$834
Low
$236
Typical
$466
High
$864
Low
$215
Typical
$426
High
$789
Low
$248
Typical
$492
High
$911
Low
$257
Typical
$508
High
$941
Low
$253
Typical
$501
High
$927
Low
$250
Typical
$494
High
$915
Low
$261
Typical
$517
High
$958
Low
$241
Typical
$477
High
$884
Low
$257
Typical
$508
High
$941
Low
$261
Typical
$517
High
$958
Low
$257
Typical
$508
High
$941
Cost Comparison — Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Low
$224
Typical
$2,194
High
$5,595
Low
$221
Typical
$2,165
High
$5,521
Low
$231
Typical
$2,267
High
$5,781
Low
$227
Typical
$2,227
High
$5,679
Low
$210
Typical
$2,061
High
$5,255
Low
$227
Typical
$2,227
High
$5,679
Low
$225
Typical
$2,207
High
$5,628
Low
$217
Typical
$2,127
High
$5,424
Low
$206
Typical
$2,019
High
$5,148
Low
$203
Typical
$1,992
High
$5,081
Low
$213
Typical
$2,087
High
$5,322
Low
$221
Typical
$2,167
High
$5,527
Low
$216
Typical
$2,113
High
$5,389
Low
$231
Typical
$2,267
High
$5,781
Low
$218
Typical
$2,133
High
$5,440
Low
$200
Typical
$1,961
High
$5,000
Low
$200
Typical
$1,958
High
$4,992
Low
$202
Typical
$1,984
High
$5,060
Low
$201
Typical
$1,974
High
$5,034
Low
$208
Typical
$2,044
High
$5,212
Low
$190
Typical
$1,866
High
$4,759
Low
$220
Typical
$2,155
High
$5,495
Low
$208
Typical
$2,041
High
$5,206
Low
$204
Typical
$2,003
High
$5,108
Low
$227
Typical
$2,227
High
$5,679
Low
$227
Typical
$2,227
High
$5,679
Low
$213
Typical
$2,092
High
$5,334
Low
$218
Typical
$2,138
High
$5,452
Low
$227
Typical
$2,227
High
$5,679
Low
$217
Typical
$2,129
High
$5,430
Low
$213
Typical
$2,087
High
$5,322
Low
$202
Typical
$1,978
High
$5,045
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Interior Painting
Preparation and painting of interior walls and ceilings including patching, priming, and two finish coats with low-VOC latex paint.
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Exterior Painting
Power washing, scraping, priming, and painting of exterior siding, trim, and doors with weather-resistant acrylic or oil-based paint.
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Cabinet Painting
Professional sanding, priming, and spraying of kitchen or bathroom cabinet boxes and doors for a factory-smooth finish.
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Deck Staining
Cleaning, sanding, and applying a penetrating or film-forming stain to a wood deck to protect against UV damage, moisture, and foot traffic.
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Fence Staining
Application of a semi-transparent or solid stain to a wood fence after power washing and drying to extend its lifespan.
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Wallpaper Removal
Steaming or chemical removal of existing wallpaper and sizing, followed by wall skim coating and priming before painting.
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Drywall Repair
Patching of holes, cracks, and dings in drywall with joint compound, sanding, and priming to a paint-ready surface.
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Wetting and scraping of acoustic popcorn ceiling texture followed by skim coating and painting for a smooth, modern finish. Asbestos testing recommended for pre-1980 homes.
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Trim Painting
Careful masking and painting of baseboards, door casings, window trim, and crown molding with semi-gloss or satin enamel.
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Pressure Washing
High-pressure washing of driveways, siding, decks, fences, and roofs to remove dirt, mold, mildew, and loose paint before refinishing.
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Ceiling Painting
Prep and application of flat or matte ceiling paint to eliminate stains, marks, or discoloration from a single room or entire home.