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Virginia House Cleaning Cost Calculator
Estimate cleaning prices in Virginia based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data and real cleaner rates. Supports standard cleans, deep cleans, move-outs, and Airbnb turnovers.
Virginia is a standard-tier market — standard rates — pricing tracks closely with the US national average. The BLS OEWS mean hourly wage for cleaners in Virginia is $16.00/hr (May 2024 release). The calculator below is pre-filled with Virginia defaults. Adjust inputs to match the specific job you're pricing.
Typical cleaning prices in Virginia
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 VA |
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| Studio/1-bed standard clean | $111–$151 |
| 2-bed, 2-bath standard clean | $155–$209 |
| 3-bed, 2-bath standard (1,500 sqft) | $379–$513 |
| 3-bed, 2-bath deep clean (1,800 sqft) | $630–$852 |
| 4-bed, 3-bath move-out (2,400 sqft) | $954–$1290 |
| Airbnb turnover (2-bed, 1-bath) | $158–$214 |
The Virginia cleaning market
Population
8.7 million
Median household income
$87,249
Virginia is bifurcated between Northern Virginia (Loudoun, Fairfax, Arlington — federal-government-adjacent and consistently among the highest-income counties in the U.S.) and the rest of the state. Northern Virginia cleaning rates run premium-tier even though the state-level BLS mean is upper-standard; rural Virginia and the Tidewater region run substantially lower.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimates · Income: Census ACS 5-year
Top cities for cleaners in Virginia
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.
- Virginia Beach
- Norfolk
- Chesapeake
- Richmond
- Arlington
- Alexandria
Sales tax on cleaning services in Virginia
Whether you need to collect sales tax on residential cleaning depends on Virginia state rules and sometimes the specific service (residential vs. commercial, routine vs. construction cleanup). For authoritative current guidance, check the Virginia Department of Taxation. A cleaning-specific accountant in Virginia is usually worth an hour of consultation before you start charging clients.
Virginia cleaning-cost FAQ
How much does house cleaning cost in Virginia?
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A standard 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom clean in Virginia typically runs $155–$209. 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 Virginia?
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The BLS OEWS May 2024 mean hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2012) in Virginia is approximately $16.00/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 Virginia?
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Most Virginia cleaners charge 1.5× a standard clean for deep-clean service. For a 3-bed / 2-bath home, deep cleans in Virginia run about $630–$852. 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 Virginia?
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A 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom move-out clean in Virginia typically runs $954–$1290. 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 Virginia cleaners price Airbnb turnovers?
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Short-term rental turnovers in Virginia typically run $158–$214 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 Virginia?
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Sales-tax treatment of residential cleaning services varies by state and sometimes by type of service. Check with the Virginia Department of Taxation for rules specific to Virginia before quoting tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive prices to clients.
Neighboring states
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