Home & Repair, California

House Painter cost in Oakland, CA

A typical House Painter figure in Oakland is about $771 per room, about 28% above the national figure of $600.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$771

per room

Fair price range: $321 to $1,800

On the low end
$321
On the high end
$1,800

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. 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
Oakland, CA$771
$321 to $1,800
National typical$600
$250 to $1,400
Irvine, CA$750
$313 to $1,750
Thousand Oaks, CA$702
$293 to $1,640
Los Angeles, CA$735
$306 to $1,715
Arlington, VA$690
$288 to $1,610
Stamford, CT$747
$311 to $1,745

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Questions people ask

House Painter in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, House Painter typically costs about $771 per room, with most prices between $321 and $1,800.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind House Painter earn in Oakland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Oakland about 28% 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.