Home & Repair, New Jersey

Tailor / Alterations cost in Newark, NJ

A typical Tailor / Alterations figure in Newark is about $46 per item, about 14% above the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Newark

$46

per item

On the low end
$17
On the high end
$137

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Newark. 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
Newark, NJ$46
$17 to $137
National typical$40
$15 to $120
Elizabeth, NJ$44
$17 to $132
Paterson, NJ$43
$16 to $130
Jersey City, NJ$51
$19 to $151
Escondido, CA$44
$17 to $133
Naperville, IL$45
$17 to $134

Other Home & Repair costs in Newark

Questions people ask

Tailor / Alterations in Newark: what does it cost?

In Newark, NJ, Tailor / Alterations typically costs about $46 per item, with most prices between $17 and $137.

Why is Newark higher than the national price?

Prices in Newark run about 14% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

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.