Wallpaper Removal Cost
Wallpaper Removal costs most homeowners between$2.99 and $6.09 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full wallpaper removal cost guide βNational β per square foot
$2.99 β $6.09
Typical average: $4.54
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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Estimated cost
$598 β $1,218
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpaper Removal Labor, Basic | $1.35β$3.30 | 54% |
| Wallpaper Removal Job Supplies | $0.01β$0.02 | 0% |
| Wallpaper Removal Equipment Allowance | $1.63β$2.77 | 45% |
Wallpaper Removal cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3.71β$7.76 | +26% |
| San Jose, CA | $3.55β$7.40 | +21% |
| San Francisco, CA | $3.55β$7.40 | +21% |
| Seattle, WA | $3.47β$7.20 | +18% |
| Chicago, IL | $3.39β$7.01 | +15% |
| Boston, MA | $3.39β$7.01 | +15% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.31β$6.83 | +12% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3.23β$6.64 | +9% |
| San Diego, CA | $3.23β$6.64 | +9% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $3.23β$6.64 | +9% |
| Columbus, OH | $2.94β$5.98 | -2% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2.91β$5.90 | -3% |
| Denver, CO | $2.91β$5.90 | -3% |
| Atlanta, GA | $2.84β$5.72 | -6% |
| Houston, TX | $2.80β$5.64 | -7% |
| Dallas, TX | $2.80β$5.64 | -7% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $2.78β$5.61 | -8% |
| Miami, FL | $2.78β$5.61 | -8% |
| San Antonio, TX | $2.77β$5.57 | -8% |
| Austin, TX | $2.75β$5.53 | -9% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does wallpaper removal cost?
Nationally, wallpaper removal typically costs $2.99β$6.09 per square foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in wallpaper removal cost?
A typical job breaks down into wallpaper removal labor, basic, wallpaper removal job supplies, wallpaper removal equipment allowance. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does wallpaper removal cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($3.71β$7.76) and lowest in Austin, TX ($2.75β$5.53), driven by local labor and disposal rates.