Events & Creative, Massachusetts

Custom Baker cost in Boston, MA

A typical Custom Baker figure in Boston is about $177 per cake, about 18% above the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$177

per cake

Fair price range: $83 to $472

On the low end
$83
On the high end
$472

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Servings
  2. Fondant
  3. Design
  4. Delivery
  5. Dietary

Ways to pay less

  1. Choose buttercream
  2. Pickup instead of delivery
  3. Skip sculpted cakes
  4. Order a sheet cake for guests
  5. Ask per-serving pricing

Custom Baker in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Boston, MA$177
$83 to $472
National typical$150
$70 to $400
Cambridge, MA$179
$84 to $476
Worcester, MA$157
$73 to $418
Springfield, MA$147
$69 to $392
Bellevue, WA$197
$92 to $524
Berkeley, CA$193
$90 to $514

Other Events & Creative costs in Boston

Questions people ask

Custom Baker in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Custom Baker typically costs about $177 per cake, with most prices between $83 and $472.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Custom Baker earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 18% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.