Painting Costs in New Jersey

Verified cost ranges across cities in New Jersey

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Cost Comparison — New Jersey

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in New Jersey

Cost Comparison — Interior Painting

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$778

Typical

$1,267

High

$2,419

Newark2 sources

Low

$876

Typical

$1,426

High

$2,723

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$876

Typical

$1,426

High

$2,723

Trenton2 sources

Low

$803

Typical

$1,307

High

$2,496

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$769

Typical

$1,252

High

$2,391

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$789

Typical

$1,285

High

$2,455

Vineland2 sources

Low

$747

Typical

$1,216

High

$2,322

Cost Comparison — Exterior Painting

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$1,953

Typical

$2,775

High

$5,552

Newark2 sources

Low

$2,198

Typical

$3,123

High

$6,249

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$2,198

Typical

$3,123

High

$6,249

Trenton2 sources

Low

$2,015

Typical

$2,863

High

$5,729

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$1,931

Typical

$2,743

High

$5,489

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$1,982

Typical

$2,815

High

$5,634

Vineland2 sources

Low

$1,874

Typical

$2,663

High

$5,328

Cost Comparison — Cabinet Painting

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$116

Typical

$493

High

$870

Newark2 sources

Low

$131

Typical

$555

High

$979

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$131

Typical

$555

High

$979

Trenton2 sources

Low

$120

Typical

$509

High

$897

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$115

Typical

$487

High

$860

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$118

Typical

$500

High

$882

Vineland2 sources

Low

$111

Typical

$473

High

$835

Cost Comparison — Deck Staining

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$302

Typical

$493

High

$870

Newark3 sources

Low

$340

Typical

$555

High

$979

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$340

Typical

$555

High

$979

Trenton3 sources

Low

$312

Typical

$508

High

$897

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$299

Typical

$487

High

$860

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$307

Typical

$500

High

$882

Vineland3 sources

Low

$290

Typical

$473

High

$835

Cost Comparison — Fence Staining

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$1,082

High

$2,240

Newark3 sources

Low

$484

Typical

$1,218

High

$2,522

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$484

Typical

$1,218

High

$2,522

Trenton3 sources

Low

$443

Typical

$1,117

High

$2,312

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$425

Typical

$1,070

High

$2,215

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$436

Typical

$1,098

High

$2,273

Vineland3 sources

Low

$412

Typical

$1,039

High

$2,150

Cost Comparison — Wallpaper Removal

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$705

High

$1,518

Newark2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$794

High

$1,709

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$794

High

$1,709

Trenton2 sources

Low

$77

Typical

$728

High

$1,566

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$697

High

$1,501

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$76

Typical

$716

High

$1,540

Vineland2 sources

Low

$72

Typical

$677

High

$1,457

Cost Comparison — Drywall Repair

New Jersey4 sources

Low

$230

Typical

$670

High

$1,262

Newark4 sources

Low

$259

Typical

$754

High

$1,421

Jersey City4 sources

Low

$259

Typical

$754

High

$1,421

Trenton4 sources

Low

$238

Typical

$691

High

$1,302

Atlantic City4 sources

Low

$228

Typical

$663

High

$1,248

Ocean City4 sources

Low

$234

Typical

$680

High

$1,281

Vineland4 sources

Low

$221

Typical

$643

High

$1,211

Cost Comparison — Popcorn Ceiling Removal

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$1,968

High

$5,000

Newark2 sources

Low

$225

Typical

$2,215

High

$5,628

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$225

Typical

$2,215

High

$5,628

Trenton2 sources

Low

$206

Typical

$2,030

High

$5,159

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$198

Typical

$1,945

High

$4,943

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$203

Typical

$1,997

High

$5,074

Vineland2 sources

Low

$192

Typical

$1,889

High

$4,799

Cost Comparison — Trim Painting

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$700

Typical

$1,268

High

$2,500

Newark2 sources

Low

$788

Typical

$1,427

High

$2,814

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$788

Typical

$1,427

High

$2,814

Trenton2 sources

Low

$722

Typical

$1,308

High

$2,580

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$692

Typical

$1,253

High

$2,472

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$710

Typical

$1,286

High

$2,537

Vineland2 sources

Low

$672

Typical

$1,217

High

$2,399

Cost Comparison — Pressure Washing

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$226

Typical

$454

High

$870

Newark2 sources

Low

$254

Typical

$512

High

$979

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$254

Typical

$512

High

$979

Trenton2 sources

Low

$233

Typical

$469

High

$897

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$223

Typical

$449

High

$860

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$229

Typical

$461

High

$882

Vineland2 sources

Low

$217

Typical

$436

High

$835

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Painting

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$318

High

$870

Newark3 sources

Low

$158

Typical

$358

High

$979

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$158

Typical

$358

High

$979

Trenton3 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$329

High

$897

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$315

High

$860

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$142

Typical

$323

High

$882

Vineland3 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$306

High

$835

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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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