Painting Costs in Iowa

Verified cost ranges across cities in Iowa

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Cost Comparison — Iowa

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Iowa

Cost Comparison — Interior Painting

Iowa2 sources

Low

$778

Typical

$1,239

High

$2,419

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$713

Typical

$1,136

High

$2,218

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$692

Typical

$1,102

High

$2,152

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$712

Typical

$1,133

High

$2,214

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$677

Typical

$1,078

High

$2,106

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$673

Typical

$1,071

High

$2,091

Ames2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,100

High

$2,149

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$679

Typical

$1,082

High

$2,113

Cost Comparison — Exterior Painting

Iowa2 sources

Low

$1,953

Typical

$2,746

High

$5,552

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$1,791

Typical

$2,518

High

$5,091

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$1,737

Typical

$2,443

High

$4,939

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$1,787

Typical

$2,513

High

$5,081

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$1,700

Typical

$2,391

High

$4,834

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$1,688

Typical

$2,374

High

$4,800

Ames2 sources

Low

$1,735

Typical

$2,440

High

$4,932

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$1,706

Typical

$2,398

High

$4,849

Cost Comparison — Cabinet Painting

Iowa2 sources

Low

$94

Typical

$399

High

$704

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$86

Typical

$366

High

$645

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$83

Typical

$355

High

$626

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$86

Typical

$365

High

$644

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$82

Typical

$347

High

$612

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$81

Typical

$345

High

$608

Ames2 sources

Low

$83

Typical

$354

High

$625

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$82

Typical

$348

High

$614

Cost Comparison — Deck Staining

Iowa3 sources

Low

$302

Typical

$464

High

$704

Des Moines3 sources

Low

$277

Typical

$426

High

$645

Cedar Rapids3 sources

Low

$269

Typical

$413

High

$626

Iowa City3 sources

Low

$277

Typical

$425

High

$644

Waterloo3 sources

Low

$263

Typical

$404

High

$612

Sioux City3 sources

Low

$261

Typical

$401

High

$608

Ames3 sources

Low

$269

Typical

$413

High

$625

Dubuque3 sources

Low

$264

Typical

$406

High

$614

Cost Comparison — Fence Staining

Iowa3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$1,054

High

$2,240

Des Moines3 sources

Low

$394

Typical

$967

High

$2,054

Cedar Rapids3 sources

Low

$382

Typical

$938

High

$1,993

Iowa City3 sources

Low

$393

Typical

$965

High

$2,050

Waterloo3 sources

Low

$374

Typical

$918

High

$1,950

Sioux City3 sources

Low

$371

Typical

$911

High

$1,937

Ames3 sources

Low

$382

Typical

$936

High

$1,990

Dubuque3 sources

Low

$375

Typical

$921

High

$1,957

Cost Comparison — Wallpaper Removal

Iowa2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$677

High

$1,518

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$69

Typical

$621

High

$1,392

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$602

High

$1,350

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$69

Typical

$620

High

$1,389

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$590

High

$1,322

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$585

High

$1,312

Ames2 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$602

High

$1,348

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$66

Typical

$591

High

$1,326

Cost Comparison — Drywall Repair

Iowa4 sources

Low

$230

Typical

$642

High

$1,262

Des Moines4 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$589

High

$1,157

Cedar Rapids4 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$571

High

$1,123

Iowa City4 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$587

High

$1,155

Waterloo4 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$559

High

$1,099

Sioux City4 sources

Low

$199

Typical

$555

High

$1,091

Ames4 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$570

High

$1,121

Dubuque4 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$561

High

$1,102

Cost Comparison — Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Iowa2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$1,940

High

$5,000

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$183

Typical

$1,779

High

$4,585

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$178

Typical

$1,725

High

$4,448

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$183

Typical

$1,775

High

$4,576

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$174

Typical

$1,689

High

$4,353

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$173

Typical

$1,677

High

$4,323

Ames2 sources

Low

$178

Typical

$1,723

High

$4,442

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$1,694

High

$4,367

Cost Comparison — Trim Painting

Iowa2 sources

Low

$700

Typical

$1,240

High

$2,500

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$642

Typical

$1,137

High

$2,293

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$623

Typical

$1,103

High

$2,224

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$641

Typical

$1,134

High

$2,288

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$609

Typical

$1,079

High

$2,177

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$605

Typical

$1,072

High

$2,161

Ames2 sources

Low

$622

Typical

$1,101

High

$2,221

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$611

Typical

$1,083

High

$2,183

Cost Comparison — Pressure Washing

Iowa2 sources

Low

$226

Typical

$426

High

$704

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$207

Typical

$391

High

$645

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$379

High

$626

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$207

Typical

$390

High

$644

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$197

Typical

$371

High

$612

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$195

Typical

$368

High

$608

Ames2 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$379

High

$625

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$197

Typical

$372

High

$614

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Painting

Iowa3 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$290

High

$704

Des Moines3 sources

Low

$129

Typical

$266

High

$645

Cedar Rapids3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$258

High

$626

Iowa City3 sources

Low

$128

Typical

$266

High

$644

Waterloo3 sources

Low

$122

Typical

$253

High

$612

Sioux City3 sources

Low

$121

Typical

$251

High

$608

Ames3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$258

High

$625

Dubuque3 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$253

High

$614

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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.

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