Home & Repair, Virginia

Tailor / Alterations cost in Arlington, VA

A typical Tailor / Alterations figure in Arlington is about $52 per item, about 30% above the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Arlington

$52

per item

On the low end
$20
On the high end
$156

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Arlington. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Garment type
  2. Complexity
  3. Designer labels
  4. Rush
  5. Bridal

Ways to pay less

  1. Hem pants in batches
  2. Skip rush
  3. Bring shoes for hems
  4. Ask for student/weekday rates
  5. Keep original hems when possible

Tailor / Alterations in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Arlington, VA$52
$20 to $156
National typical$40
$15 to $120
Alexandria, VA$51
$19 to $154
Richmond, VA$41
$16 to $122
Virginia Beach, VA$40
$15 to $120
Oakland, CA$50
$19 to $148
Stamford, CT$46
$17 to $137

Other Home & Repair costs in Arlington

Questions people ask

Tailor / Alterations in Arlington: what does it cost?

In Arlington, VA, Tailor / Alterations typically costs about $52 per item, with most prices between $20 and $156.

Why is Arlington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tailor / Alterations earn in Arlington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Arlington about 30% 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.