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Home & Repair, California

Drywall Contractor cost in San Diego, CA

A typical Drywall Contractor figure in San Diego is about $2.51 per square foot, about 25% above the national figure of $2.00.

Typical cost

Typical in San Diego

$2.51

per square foot

Fair price range: $1.88 to $4.39

On the low end
$1.88
On the high end
$4.39

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Diego. 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. Patch vs new walls
  2. Texture match
  3. Ceiling height
  4. Number of coats
  5. Paint included

Ways to pay less

  1. Patch small holes yourself
  2. Ask if paint is included
  3. Bundle rooms
  4. Choose standard texture
  5. Clear the room first

Drywall Contractor in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Diego, CA$2.51
$1.88 to $4.39
National typical$2.00
$1.50 to $3.50
Glendale, CA$2.29
$1.72 to $4.01
Hayward, CA$2.61
$1.96 to $4.57
Torrance, CA$2.29
$1.72 to $4.01
Alpharetta, GA$2.23
$1.67 to $3.90
Boulder, CO$2.44
$1.83 to $4.27

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Questions people ask

Drywall Contractor in San Diego: what does it cost?

In San Diego, CA, Drywall Contractor typically costs about $2.51 per square foot, with most prices between $1.88 and $4.39.

Why is San Diego higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Drywall Contractor earn in San Diego, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Diego about 25% 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.