Painting Costs in Minnesota

Verified cost ranges across cities in Minnesota

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Cost Comparison — Minnesota

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Minnesota

Cost Comparison — Interior Painting

Minnesota2 sources

Low

$778

Typical

$1,268

High

$2,419

Minneapolis2 sources

Low

$816

Typical

$1,329

High

$2,536

Saint Paul2 sources

Low

$816

Typical

$1,329

High

$2,536

Duluth2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,126

High

$2,147

St. Cloud2 sources

Low

$682

Typical

$1,111

High

$2,120

Rochester2 sources

Low

$707

Typical

$1,152

High

$2,197

Mankato2 sources

Low

$708

Typical

$1,154

High

$2,200

Cost Comparison — Exterior Painting

Minnesota2 sources

Low

$1,953

Typical

$2,776

High

$5,552

Minneapolis2 sources

Low

$2,047

Typical

$2,910

High

$5,820

Saint Paul2 sources

Low

$2,047

Typical

$2,910

High

$5,820

Duluth2 sources

Low

$1,734

Typical

$2,464

High

$4,929

St. Cloud2 sources

Low

$1,711

Typical

$2,433

High

$4,865

Rochester2 sources

Low

$1,774

Typical

$2,521

High

$5,042

Mankato2 sources

Low

$1,776

Typical

$2,525

High

$5,050

Cost Comparison — Cabinet Painting

Minnesota2 sources

Low

$117

Typical

$498

High

$878

Minneapolis2 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$522

High

$921

Saint Paul2 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$522

High

$921

Duluth2 sources

Low

$104

Typical

$442

High

$780

St. Cloud2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$436

High

$770

Rochester2 sources

Low

$106

Typical

$452

High

$798

Mankato2 sources

Low

$107

Typical

$453

High

$799

Cost Comparison — Deck Staining

Minnesota3 sources

Low

$302

Typical

$494

High

$878

Minneapolis3 sources

Low

$317

Typical

$518

High

$921

Saint Paul3 sources

Low

$317

Typical

$518

High

$921

Duluth3 sources

Low

$268

Typical

$439

High

$780

St. Cloud3 sources

Low

$265

Typical

$433

High

$770

Rochester3 sources

Low

$275

Typical

$449

High

$798

Mankato3 sources

Low

$275

Typical

$449

High

$799

Cost Comparison — Fence Staining

Minnesota3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$1,084

High

$2,240

Minneapolis3 sources

Low

$450

Typical

$1,136

High

$2,348

Saint Paul3 sources

Low

$450

Typical

$1,136

High

$2,348

Duluth3 sources

Low

$381

Typical

$962

High

$1,989

St. Cloud3 sources

Low

$377

Typical

$950

High

$1,963

Rochester3 sources

Low

$390

Typical

$984

High

$2,035

Mankato3 sources

Low

$391

Typical

$986

High

$2,038

Cost Comparison — Wallpaper Removal

Minnesota2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$707

High

$1,518

Minneapolis2 sources

Low

$79

Typical

$741

High

$1,591

Saint Paul2 sources

Low

$79

Typical

$741

High

$1,591

Duluth2 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$628

High

$1,348

St. Cloud2 sources

Low

$66

Typical

$619

High

$1,330

Rochester2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$642

High

$1,379

Mankato2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$643

High

$1,381

Cost Comparison — Drywall Repair

Minnesota4 sources

Low

$230

Typical

$672

High

$1,262

Minneapolis4 sources

Low

$241

Typical

$704

High

$1,323

Saint Paul4 sources

Low

$241

Typical

$704

High

$1,323

Duluth4 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$596

High

$1,120

St. Cloud4 sources

Low

$202

Typical

$589

High

$1,106

Rochester4 sources

Low

$209

Typical

$610

High

$1,146

Mankato4 sources

Low

$209

Typical

$611

High

$1,148

Cost Comparison — Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Minnesota2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$1,969

High

$5,000

Minneapolis2 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$2,064

High

$5,241

Saint Paul2 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$2,064

High

$5,241

Duluth2 sources

Low

$178

Typical

$1,748

High

$4,439

St. Cloud2 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$1,726

High

$4,382

Rochester2 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$1,789

High

$4,541

Mankato2 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$1,791

High

$4,548

Cost Comparison — Trim Painting

Minnesota2 sources

Low

$700

Typical

$1,269

High

$2,500

Minneapolis2 sources

Low

$734

Typical

$1,331

High

$2,621

Saint Paul2 sources

Low

$734

Typical

$1,331

High

$2,621

Duluth2 sources

Low

$621

Typical

$1,127

High

$2,219

St. Cloud2 sources

Low

$613

Typical

$1,112

High

$2,191

Rochester2 sources

Low

$636

Typical

$1,153

High

$2,271

Mankato2 sources

Low

$637

Typical

$1,154

High

$2,274

Cost Comparison — Pressure Washing

Minnesota2 sources

Low

$226

Typical

$456

High

$878

Minneapolis2 sources

Low

$237

Typical

$478

High

$921

Saint Paul2 sources

Low

$237

Typical

$478

High

$921

Duluth2 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$405

High

$780

St. Cloud2 sources

Low

$198

Typical

$400

High

$770

Rochester2 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$414

High

$798

Mankato2 sources

Low

$206

Typical

$415

High

$799

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Painting

Minnesota3 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$320

High

$878

Minneapolis3 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$335

High

$921

Saint Paul3 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$335

High

$921

Duluth3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$284

High

$780

St. Cloud3 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$280

High

$770

Rochester3 sources

Low

$127

Typical

$291

High

$798

Mankato3 sources

Low

$128

Typical

$291

High

$799

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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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