Home & Repair, District of Columbia
Tailor / Alterations cost in Washington, DC
A typical Tailor / Alterations figure in Washington is about $53 per item, about 31% above the national figure of $40.
Typical cost
Typical in Washington
$53
per item
- On the low end
- $20
- On the high end
- $157
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $53 | $20 to $157 |
| National typical | $40 | $15 to $120 |
| Irvine, CA | $45 | $17 to $136 |
| Arlington, VA | $52 | $20 to $156 |
| Bellevue, WA | $53 | $20 to $157 |
| Berkeley, CA | $50 | $19 to $151 |
| Boston, MA | $51 | $19 to $152 |
Other Home & Repair costs in Washington
Tailor / Alterations in every cityEverything in WashingtonAll Home & Repair services
Questions people ask
Tailor / Alterations in Washington: what does it cost?
In Washington, DC, Tailor / Alterations typically costs about $53 per item, with most prices between $20 and $157.
Why is Washington higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tailor / Alterations earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 31% 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.