Events & Creative, Virginia

Custom Baker cost in Richmond, VA

A typical Custom Baker figure in Richmond is about $140 per cake, about 6% below the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Richmond

$140

per cake

Fair price range: $66 to $374

On the low end
$66
On the high end
$374

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Richmond. 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
Richmond, VA$140
$66 to $374
National typical$150
$70 to $400
Virginia Beach, VA$143
$67 to $382
Chesapeake, VA$142
$66 to $378
Norfolk, VA$140
$65 to $372
Asheville, NC$150
$70 to $400
Aurora, IL$152
$71 to $404

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Questions people ask

Custom Baker in Richmond: what does it cost?

In Richmond, VA, Custom Baker typically costs about $140 per cake, with most prices between $66 and $374.

Why is Richmond lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Custom Baker earn in Richmond, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Richmond about 6% below 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.