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Home & Repair, Virginia

House Painter cost in Richmond, VA

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

Typical cost

Typical in Richmond

$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 Richmond. 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
Richmond, VA$597
$249 to $1,395
National typical$600
$250 to $1,400
Virginia Beach, VA$585
$244 to $1,365
Chesapeake, VA$579
$241 to $1,350
Norfolk, VA$570
$238 to $1,330
Asheville, NC$567
$236 to $1,325
Aurora, IL$681
$284 to $1,590

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Questions people ask

House Painter in Richmond: what does it cost?

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

Why is Richmond lower than the national price?

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