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House Painter cost in Columbia, SC

A typical House Painter figure in Columbia is about $555 per room, about 7% below the national figure of $600.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbia

$555

per room

Fair price range: $231 to $1,295

On the low end
$231
On the high end
$1,295

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. 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. Room size
  2. Prep work needed
  3. Paint quality
  4. Number of coats
  5. Interior vs exterior

Ways to pay less

  1. Supply your own paint
  2. Do prep work yourself
  3. Paint in off-season
  4. Get a fixed bid
  5. Limit color changes

House Painter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Columbia, SC$555
$231 to $1,295
National typical$600
$250 to $1,400
Greenville, SC$516
$215 to $1,205
Charleston, SC$606
$253 to $1,415
Albuquerque, NM$552
$230 to $1,290
Des Moines, IA$618
$258 to $1,440
Greensboro, NC$525
$219 to $1,225

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Questions people ask

House Painter in Columbia: what does it cost?

In Columbia, SC, House Painter typically costs about $555 per room, with most prices between $231 and $1,295.

Why is Columbia lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind House Painter earn in Columbia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Columbia about 7% 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.