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New York House Cleaning Cost Calculator
Estimate cleaning prices in New York based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data and real cleaner rates. Supports standard cleans, deep cleans, move-outs, and Airbnb turnovers.
New York 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 York is $19.00/hr (May 2024 release). The calculator below is pre-filled with New York defaults. Adjust inputs to match the specific job you're pricing.
Typical cleaning prices in New York
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 NY |
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| Studio/1-bed standard clean | $133–$179 |
| 2-bed, 2-bath standard clean | $184–$250 |
| 3-bed, 2-bath standard (1,500 sqft) | $451–$611 |
| 3-bed, 2-bath deep clean (1,800 sqft) | $750–$1014 |
| 4-bed, 3-bath move-out (2,400 sqft) | $1135–$1535 |
| Airbnb turnover (2-bed, 1-bath) | $189–$255 |
The New York cleaning market
Population
19.6 million
Median household income
$81,386
New York's cleaning rates split between NYC's five boroughs (where small apartments and walk-up access dominate, and rates per visit are higher but jobs shorter) and upstate New York (Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse) where rates align with the state's standard-tier average. NYC cleaners frequently add building-access surcharges for high-floor walk-ups and difficult-to-park neighborhoods.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimates · Income: Census ACS 5-year
Top cities for cleaners in New York
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.
- New York City
- Buffalo
- Rochester
- Yonkers
- Syracuse
- Albany
Sales tax on cleaning services in New York
Whether you need to collect sales tax on residential cleaning depends on New York state rules and sometimes the specific service (residential vs. commercial, routine vs. construction cleanup). For authoritative current guidance, check the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. A cleaning-specific accountant in New York is usually worth an hour of consultation before you start charging clients.
New York cleaning-cost FAQ
How much does house cleaning cost in New York?
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A standard 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom clean in New York typically runs $184–$250. 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 York?
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The BLS OEWS May 2024 mean hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2012) in New York is approximately $19.00/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 York?
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Most New York cleaners charge 1.5× a standard clean for deep-clean service. For a 3-bed / 2-bath home, deep cleans in New York run about $750–$1014. 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 York?
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A 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom move-out clean in New York typically runs $1135–$1535. 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 York cleaners price Airbnb turnovers?
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Short-term rental turnovers in New York typically run $189–$255 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 York?
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Sales-tax treatment of residential cleaning services varies by state and sometimes by type of service. Check with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for rules specific to New York before quoting tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive prices to clients.
Neighboring states
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