How Much Does Lawn Maintenance Cost?
Short answer: most homeowners pay $0.15–$0.56 per square foot, with an average around $0.36 (May 2026 homewyse.com). The final price comes down to job size, location, and local labor rates.
Typical cost — per square foot
$0.15 – $0.56
Typical average: $0.36
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com (May 2026); not a quote.
What you're actually paying for
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Maintenance Cost | $0–$0 | 0% |
| Lawn Maintenance Labor, Basic | $0.15–$0.56 | 100% |
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Frequently asked questions
＋ － How much does lawn maintenance cost?
Nationally, lawn maintenance typically costs $0.15–$0.56 per square foot, per May 2026 homewyse.com data.
＋ － 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.
＋ － 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.