Home & Repair, Pennsylvania
Tailor / Alterations cost in Philadelphia, PA
A typical Tailor / Alterations figure in Philadelphia is about $49 per item, about 23% above the national figure of $40.
Typical cost
Typical in Philadelphia
$49
per item
- On the low end
- $19
- On the high end
- $147
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $49 | $19 to $147 |
| National typical | $40 | $15 to $120 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $42 | $16 to $127 |
| Allentown, PA | $38 | $14 to $113 |
| Erie, PA | $35 | $13 to $103 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $43 | $16 to $130 |
| Everett, WA | $48 | $18 to $143 |
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Questions people ask
Tailor / Alterations in Philadelphia: what does it cost?
In Philadelphia, PA, Tailor / Alterations typically costs about $49 per item, with most prices between $19 and $147.
Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tailor / Alterations earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 23% 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.