Lawn Maintenance Cost

Lawn Maintenance costs most homeowners between$0.15 and $0.56 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.

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National β€” per square foot

$0.15 – $0.56

Typical average: $0.36

Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.

Quick estimate

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Estimated cost

$30 – $112

Illustrative estimate. Get local written quotes before hiring.

Cost breakdown

Where your money goes on a typical job.

Cost componentTypical rangeShare
Lawn Maintenance Cost$0–$00%
Lawn Maintenance Labor, Basic$0.15–$0.56100%

Lawn Maintenance cost by city

Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.

CityTypical rangevs. nationalView
New York, NY$0.22–$0.81+45%
San Jose, CA$0.20–$0.76+35%
San Francisco, CA$0.20–$0.76+35%
Seattle, WA$0.20–$0.73+31%
Chicago, IL$0.19–$0.70+25%
Boston, MA$0.19–$0.70+25%
Los Angeles, CA$0.18–$0.67+20%
Philadelphia, PA$0.17–$0.64+14%
San Diego, CA$0.17–$0.64+14%
Minneapolis, MN$0.17–$0.64+14%
Columbus, OH$0.15–$0.54-3%
Phoenix, AZ$0.14–$0.53-6%
Denver, CO$0.14–$0.53-6%
Atlanta, GA$0.14–$0.50-10%
Houston, TX$0.13–$0.49-13%
Dallas, TX$0.13–$0.49-13%
Jacksonville, FL$0.13–$0.49-13%
Miami, FL$0.13–$0.49-13%
San Antonio, TX$0.13–$0.48-14%
Austin, TX$0.13–$0.48-14%

Frequently asked questions

οΌ‹ How much does lawn maintenance cost?

Nationally, lawn maintenance typically costs $0.15–$0.56 per square foot, per homewyse.com data.

οΌ‹ What's included in lawn maintenance cost?

A typical job breaks down into lawn maintenance cost, lawn maintenance labor, basic. The exact mix and totals vary by market.

οΌ‹ Does lawn maintenance cost vary by city?

Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($0.22–$0.81) and lowest in Austin, TX ($0.13–$0.48), driven by local labor and disposal rates.