Home & Repair, Massachusetts
Tailor / Alterations cost in Boston, MA
A typical Tailor / Alterations figure in Boston is about $51 per item, about 26% above the national figure of $40.
Typical cost
Typical in Boston
$51
per item
- On the low end
- $19
- On the high end
- $152
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Garment type
- Complexity
- Designer labels
- Rush
- Bridal
Ways to pay less
- Hem pants in batches
- Skip rush
- Bring shoes for hems
- Ask for student/weekday rates
- Keep original hems when possible
Tailor / Alterations in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $51 | $19 to $152 |
| National typical | $40 | $15 to $120 |
| Cambridge, MA | $51 | $19 to $153 |
| Worcester, MA | $43 | $16 to $130 |
| Springfield, MA | $39 | $15 to $115 |
| Bellevue, WA | $53 | $20 to $157 |
| Berkeley, CA | $50 | $19 to $151 |
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Questions people ask
Tailor / Alterations in Boston: what does it cost?
In Boston, MA, Tailor / Alterations typically costs about $51 per item, with most prices between $19 and $152.
Why is Boston higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tailor / Alterations earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 26% 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.