Painting Costs in New Mexico

Verified cost ranges across cities in New Mexico

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Cost Comparison — New Mexico

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in New Mexico

Cost Comparison — Interior Painting

New Mexico2 sources

Low

$778

Typical

$1,232

High

$2,419

Albuquerque2 sources

Low

$743

Typical

$1,177

High

$2,311

Las Cruces2 sources

Low

$702

Typical

$1,111

High

$2,182

Santa Fe2 sources

Low

$768

Typical

$1,216

High

$2,389

Farmington2 sources

Low

$682

Typical

$1,080

High

$2,122

Cost Comparison — Exterior Painting

New Mexico2 sources

Low

$1,953

Typical

$2,739

High

$5,552

Albuquerque2 sources

Low

$1,866

Typical

$2,617

High

$5,305

Las Cruces2 sources

Low

$1,762

Typical

$2,471

High

$5,008

Santa Fe2 sources

Low

$1,929

Typical

$2,706

High

$5,484

Farmington2 sources

Low

$1,713

Typical

$2,403

High

$4,870

Cost Comparison — Cabinet Painting

New Mexico2 sources

Low

$88

Typical

$375

High

$662

Albuquerque2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$358

High

$633

Las Cruces2 sources

Low

$80

Typical

$338

High

$597

Santa Fe2 sources

Low

$87

Typical

$371

High

$654

Farmington2 sources

Low

$77

Typical

$329

High

$581

Cost Comparison — Deck Staining

New Mexico3 sources

Low

$302

Typical

$457

High

$683

Albuquerque3 sources

Low

$289

Typical

$437

High

$652

Las Cruces3 sources

Low

$273

Typical

$413

High

$616

Santa Fe3 sources

Low

$299

Typical

$452

High

$674

Farmington3 sources

Low

$265

Typical

$401

High

$599

Cost Comparison — Fence Staining

New Mexico3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$1,047

High

$2,240

Albuquerque3 sources

Low

$411

Typical

$1,000

High

$2,141

Las Cruces3 sources

Low

$388

Typical

$945

High

$2,021

Santa Fe3 sources

Low

$424

Typical

$1,034

High

$2,213

Farmington3 sources

Low

$377

Typical

$918

High

$1,965

Cost Comparison — Wallpaper Removal

New Mexico2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$670

High

$1,518

Albuquerque2 sources

Low

$72

Typical

$640

High

$1,450

Las Cruces2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$605

High

$1,369

Santa Fe2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$662

High

$1,499

Farmington2 sources

Low

$66

Typical

$588

High

$1,331

Cost Comparison — Drywall Repair

New Mexico4 sources

Low

$230

Typical

$635

High

$1,262

Albuquerque4 sources

Low

$220

Typical

$607

High

$1,206

Las Cruces4 sources

Low

$208

Typical

$573

High

$1,138

Santa Fe4 sources

Low

$228

Typical

$627

High

$1,246

Farmington4 sources

Low

$202

Typical

$557

High

$1,107

Cost Comparison — Popcorn Ceiling Removal

New Mexico2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$1,933

High

$5,000

Albuquerque2 sources

Low

$191

Typical

$1,847

High

$4,778

Las Cruces2 sources

Low

$180

Typical

$1,743

High

$4,511

Santa Fe2 sources

Low

$198

Typical

$1,909

High

$4,939

Farmington2 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$1,695

High

$4,386

Cost Comparison — Trim Painting

New Mexico2 sources

Low

$700

Typical

$1,233

High

$2,500

Albuquerque2 sources

Low

$669

Typical

$1,178

High

$2,389

Las Cruces2 sources

Low

$631

Typical

$1,112

High

$2,255

Santa Fe2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,217

High

$2,469

Farmington2 sources

Low

$614

Typical

$1,081

High

$2,193

Cost Comparison — Pressure Washing

New Mexico2 sources

Low

$226

Typical

$419

High

$662

Albuquerque2 sources

Low

$216

Typical

$401

High

$633

Las Cruces2 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$378

High

$597

Santa Fe2 sources

Low

$223

Typical

$414

High

$654

Farmington2 sources

Low

$198

Typical

$368

High

$581

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Painting

New Mexico3 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$283

High

$662

Albuquerque3 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$271

High

$633

Las Cruces3 sources

Low

$127

Typical

$255

High

$597

Santa Fe3 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$280

High

$654

Farmington3 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$248

High

$581

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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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