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Massachusetts House Cleaning Cost Calculator
Estimate cleaning prices in Massachusetts based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data and real cleaner rates. Supports standard cleans, deep cleans, move-outs, and Airbnb turnovers.
Massachusetts is a high-tier market — above-average rates — urban cores price like premium metros while rural areas pull the median down. The BLS OEWS mean hourly wage for cleaners in Massachusetts is $19.50/hr (May 2024 release). The calculator below is pre-filled with Massachusetts defaults. Adjust inputs to match the specific job you're pricing.
Typical cleaning prices in Massachusetts
Price bands below reflect the ±15% range cleaners typically quote for a given job size. Exact totals depend on home condition, pet count, and add-ons.
| Job size | Typical price in MA |
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| Studio/1-bed standard clean | $138–$186 |
| 2-bed, 2-bath standard clean | $190–$258 |
| 3-bed, 2-bath standard (1,500 sqft) | $464–$628 |
| 3-bed, 2-bath deep clean (1,800 sqft) | $770–$1042 |
| 4-bed, 3-bath move-out (2,400 sqft) | $1165–$1575 |
| Airbnb turnover (2-bed, 1-bath) | $195–$263 |
The Massachusetts cleaning market
Population
7.0 million
Median household income
$89,645
Massachusetts is dominated by Greater Boston, where dense neighborhoods, narrow streets, and walk-up triple-decker housing create scheduling complications that cleaners price for. Outside Greater Boston, the Worcester and Springfield markets run more typical premium-tier rates without the urban access surcharges. University-town turnover (Cambridge, Amherst) drives seasonal volume in late summer.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimates · Income: Census ACS 5-year
Top cities for cleaners in Massachusetts
Cleaning demand concentrates in the state's population centers. Metro pricing often tracks 10–20% above rural rates in the same state due to cost of living and parking/travel overhead.
- Boston
- Worcester
- Springfield
- Cambridge
- Lowell
- Brockton
Sales tax on cleaning services in Massachusetts
Whether you need to collect sales tax on residential cleaning depends on Massachusetts state rules and sometimes the specific service (residential vs. commercial, routine vs. construction cleanup). For authoritative current guidance, check the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. A cleaning-specific accountant in Massachusetts is usually worth an hour of consultation before you start charging clients.
Massachusetts cleaning-cost FAQ
How much does house cleaning cost in Massachusetts?
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A standard 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom clean in Massachusetts typically runs $190–$258. Larger homes and deep cleans cost more. The calculator above computes a precise estimate from your square footage, room count, job type, and add-ons.
What's the average hourly rate for house cleaners in Massachusetts?
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The BLS OEWS May 2024 mean hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2012) in Massachusetts is approximately $19.50/hour. Solo cleaners typically quote retail at roughly 2.5× their effective hourly wage to cover supplies, self-employment tax, transportation, insurance, and profit on top of labor time.
How much more is a deep clean vs. a standard clean in Massachusetts?
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Most Massachusetts cleaners charge 1.5× a standard clean for deep-clean service. For a 3-bed / 2-bath home, deep cleans in Massachusetts run about $770–$1042. A deep clean covers baseboards, inside appliances, detailed grout work, and areas skipped in routine cleaning.
What's a typical move-out cleaning cost in Massachusetts?
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A 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom move-out clean in Massachusetts typically runs $1165–$1575. Move-outs are priced at roughly 1.75× a standard clean because they include empty-cabinet interiors, inside ovens and fridges, walls, and every surface a landlord will inspect.
How do Massachusetts cleaners price Airbnb turnovers?
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Short-term rental turnovers in Massachusetts typically run $195–$263 for a 2-bed, 1-bath unit — priced at ~1.20× a standard clean because of the linen change, restocking, and tight turnaround window. Cleaners who specialize in STRs often charge a flat per-turn rate that includes linens.
Do I need to collect sales tax on cleaning services in Massachusetts?
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Sales-tax treatment of residential cleaning services varies by state and sometimes by type of service. Check with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for rules specific to Massachusetts before quoting tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive prices to clients.
Neighboring states
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