Home & Repair, Ohio

House Painter cost in Columbus, OH

A typical House Painter figure in Columbus is about $597 per room, close to the national figure of $600.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbus

$597

per room

Fair price range: $249 to $1,395

On the low end
$249
On the high end
$1,395

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbus. 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
Columbus, OH$597
$249 to $1,395
National typical$600
$250 to $1,400
Cincinnati, OH$582
$243 to $1,360
Cleveland, OH$564
$235 to $1,315
Akron, OH$603
$251 to $1,405
Allentown, PA$591
$246 to $1,380
Arlington, TX$558
$233 to $1,300

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Questions people ask

House Painter in Columbus: what does it cost?

In Columbus, OH, House Painter typically costs about $597 per room, with most prices between $249 and $1,395.

Why is Columbus lower than the national price?

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