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Home & Repair, Massachusetts

Home Inspector cost in Boston, MA

A typical Home Inspector figure in Boston is about $421 per inspection, about 23% above the national figure of $344.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$421

per inspection

Fair price range: $363 to $613

On the low end
$363
On the high end
$613

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. Home size
  2. Age
  3. Add-on tests
  4. Condo vs house
  5. Report speed

Ways to pay less

  1. Book add-on tests before your contract deadline
  2. Bundle sewer scope only if old
  3. Compare sample reports
  4. Ask about re-inspection fees
  5. Attend the inspection

Home Inspector in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Boston, MA$421
$363 to $613
National typical$344
$296 to $500
Cambridge, MA$425
$366 to $618
Worcester, MA$372
$320 to $540
Springfield, MA$337
$290 to $490
Bellevue, WA$464
$400 to $675
Berkeley, CA$454
$391 to $660

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Questions people ask

Home Inspector in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Home Inspector typically costs about $421 per inspection, with most prices between $363 and $613.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Home Inspector earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 23% 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.