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New Jersey House Cleaning Cost Calculator
Estimate cleaning prices in New Jersey based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data and real cleaner rates. Supports standard cleans, deep cleans, move-outs, and Airbnb turnovers.
New Jersey 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 New Jersey is $18.00/hr (May 2024 release). The calculator below is pre-filled with New Jersey defaults. Adjust inputs to match the specific job you're pricing.
Typical cleaning prices in New Jersey
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 NJ |
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| Studio/1-bed standard clean | $126–$170 |
| 2-bed, 2-bath standard clean | $175–$237 |
| 3-bed, 2-bath standard (1,500 sqft) | $428–$578 |
| 3-bed, 2-bath deep clean (1,800 sqft) | $711–$961 |
| 4-bed, 3-bath move-out (2,400 sqft) | $1075–$1455 |
| Airbnb turnover (2-bed, 1-bath) | $179–$241 |
The New Jersey cleaning market
Population
9.3 million
Median household income
$96,346
New Jersey runs the highest median household income on this list — Bergen, Morris, and Somerset counties consistently rank in the top 50 wealthiest U.S. counties — and cleaning rates reflect it. Solo cleaners servicing North Jersey wealthy suburbs (Short Hills, Saddle River, Princeton area) regularly clear $40+ per hour retail, well above the state's BLS mean.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimates · Income: Census ACS 5-year
Top cities for cleaners in New Jersey
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.
- Newark
- Jersey City
- Paterson
- Elizabeth
- Edison
- Trenton
Sales tax on cleaning services in New Jersey
Whether you need to collect sales tax on residential cleaning depends on New Jersey state rules and sometimes the specific service (residential vs. commercial, routine vs. construction cleanup). For authoritative current guidance, check the New Jersey Division of Taxation. A cleaning-specific accountant in New Jersey is usually worth an hour of consultation before you start charging clients.
New Jersey cleaning-cost FAQ
How much does house cleaning cost in New Jersey?
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A standard 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom clean in New Jersey typically runs $175–$237. 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 New Jersey?
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The BLS OEWS May 2024 mean hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2012) in New Jersey is approximately $18.00/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 New Jersey?
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Most New Jersey cleaners charge 1.5× a standard clean for deep-clean service. For a 3-bed / 2-bath home, deep cleans in New Jersey run about $711–$961. 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 New Jersey?
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A 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom move-out clean in New Jersey typically runs $1075–$1455. 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 New Jersey cleaners price Airbnb turnovers?
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Short-term rental turnovers in New Jersey typically run $179–$241 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 New Jersey?
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Sales-tax treatment of residential cleaning services varies by state and sometimes by type of service. Check with the New Jersey Division of Taxation for rules specific to New Jersey before quoting tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive prices to clients.
Neighboring states
Cross-border markets often share labor pools and customer expectations. Compare cleaning costs in nearby states:
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