Painting Costs in Kansas

Verified cost ranges across cities in Kansas

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Cost Comparison — Kansas

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Kansas

Cost Comparison — Interior Painting

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$778	$1,229	$2,419	2
Wichita	$692	$1,093	$2,152	2
Topeka	$691	$1,092	$2,149	2
Manhattan	$701	$1,108	$2,181	2
Lawrence	$702	$1,109	$2,183	2

Kansas2 sources

Low

$778

Typical

$1,229

High

$2,419

Wichita2 sources

Low

$692

Typical

$1,093

High

$2,152

Topeka2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,092

High

$2,149

Manhattan2 sources

Low

$701

Typical

$1,108

High

$2,181

Lawrence2 sources

Low

$702

Typical

$1,109

High

$2,183

Cost Comparison — Exterior Painting

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$1,953	$2,737	$5,552	2
Wichita	$1,737	$2,434	$4,939	2
Topeka	$1,735	$2,431	$4,931	2
Manhattan	$1,761	$2,468	$5,006	2
Lawrence	$1,762	$2,470	$5,010	2

Kansas2 sources

Low

$1,953

Typical

$2,737

High

$5,552

Wichita2 sources

Low

$1,737

Typical

$2,434

High

$4,939

Topeka2 sources

Low

$1,735

Typical

$2,431

High

$4,931

Manhattan2 sources

Low

$1,761

Typical

$2,468

High

$5,006

Lawrence2 sources

Low

$1,762

Typical

$2,470

High

$5,010

Cost Comparison — Cabinet Painting

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$86	$367	$647	2
Wichita	$77	$326	$576	2
Topeka	$77	$326	$575	2
Manhattan	$78	$331	$584	2
Lawrence	$78	$331	$584	2

Kansas2 sources

Low

$86

Typical

$367

High

$647

Wichita2 sources

Low

$77

Typical

$326

High

$576

Topeka2 sources

Low

$77

Typical

$326

High

$575

Manhattan2 sources

Low

$78

Typical

$331

High

$584

Lawrence2 sources

Low

$78

Typical

$331

High

$584

Cost Comparison — Deck Staining

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$302	$455	$683	3
Wichita	$269	$405	$607	3
Topeka	$269	$404	$606	3
Manhattan	$273	$410	$616	3
Lawrence	$273	$410	$616	3

Kansas3 sources

Low

$302

Typical

$455

High

$683

Wichita3 sources

Low

$269

Typical

$405

High

$607

Topeka3 sources

Low

$269

Typical

$404

High

$606

Manhattan3 sources

Low

$273

Typical

$410

High

$616

Lawrence3 sources

Low

$273

Typical

$410

High

$616

Cost Comparison — Fence Staining

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$430	$1,045	$2,240	3
Wichita	$382	$929	$1,993	3
Topeka	$382	$928	$1,990	3
Manhattan	$387	$942	$2,020	3
Lawrence	$388	$943	$2,022	3

Kansas3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$1,045

High

$2,240

Wichita3 sources

Low

$382

Typical

$929

High

$1,993

Topeka3 sources

Low

$382

Typical

$928

High

$1,990

Manhattan3 sources

Low

$387

Typical

$942

High

$2,020

Lawrence3 sources

Low

$388

Typical

$943

High

$2,022

Cost Comparison — Wallpaper Removal

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$75	$668	$1,518	2
Wichita	$67	$594	$1,350	2
Topeka	$67	$593	$1,348	2
Manhattan	$68	$602	$1,369	2
Lawrence	$68	$602	$1,370	2

Kansas2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$668

High

$1,518

Wichita2 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$594

High

$1,350

Topeka2 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$593

High

$1,348

Manhattan2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$602

High

$1,369

Lawrence2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$602

High

$1,370

Cost Comparison — Drywall Repair

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$230	$632	$1,262	4
Wichita	$205	$562	$1,123	4
Topeka	$205	$562	$1,121	4
Manhattan	$208	$570	$1,138	4
Lawrence	$208	$571	$1,139	4

Kansas4 sources

Low

$230

Typical

$632

High

$1,262

Wichita4 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$562

High

$1,123

Topeka4 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$562

High

$1,121

Manhattan4 sources

Low

$208

Typical

$570

High

$1,138

Lawrence4 sources

Low

$208

Typical

$571

High

$1,139

Cost Comparison — Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$200	$1,930	$5,000	2
Wichita	$178	$1,717	$4,448	2
Topeka	$178	$1,714	$4,441	2
Manhattan	$180	$1,740	$4,508	2
Lawrence	$180	$1,742	$4,512	2

Kansas2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$1,930

High

$5,000

Wichita2 sources

Low

$178

Typical

$1,717

High

$4,448

Topeka2 sources

Low

$178

Typical

$1,714

High

$4,441

Manhattan2 sources

Low

$180

Typical

$1,740

High

$4,508

Lawrence2 sources

Low

$180

Typical

$1,742

High

$4,512

Cost Comparison — Trim Painting

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$700	$1,230	$2,500	2
Wichita	$623	$1,094	$2,224	2
Topeka	$622	$1,093	$2,221	2
Manhattan	$631	$1,109	$2,254	2
Lawrence	$632	$1,110	$2,256	2

Kansas2 sources

Low

$700

Typical

$1,230

High

$2,500

Wichita2 sources

Low

$623

Typical

$1,094

High

$2,224

Topeka2 sources

Low

$622

Typical

$1,093

High

$2,221

Manhattan2 sources

Low

$631

Typical

$1,109

High

$2,254

Lawrence2 sources

Low

$632

Typical

$1,110

High

$2,256

Cost Comparison — Pressure Washing

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$226	$417	$650	2
Wichita	$201	$371	$578	2
Topeka	$201	$370	$577	2
Manhattan	$204	$376	$586	2
Lawrence	$204	$376	$587	2

Kansas2 sources

Low

$226

Typical

$417

High

$650

Wichita2 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$371

High

$578

Topeka2 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$370

High

$577

Manhattan2 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$376

High

$586

Lawrence2 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$376

High

$587

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Painting

Location	Low	Typical	High	Sources
Kansas	$140	$281	$647	3
Wichita	$125	$250	$576	3
Topeka	$125	$249	$575	3
Manhattan	$127	$253	$584	3
Lawrence	$127	$253	$584	3

Kansas3 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$281

High

$647

Wichita3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$250

High

$576

Topeka3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$249

High

$575

Manhattan3 sources

Low

$127

Typical

$253

High

$584

Lawrence3 sources

Low

$127

Typical

$253

High

$584

Sources:HomeAdvisor Bureau of Labor Statistics Homewyse Fixr HomeGuide

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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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