HomePest ControlPest Control Cost

Pest Control Cost (2026)

~$400
National average cost of pest control on a typical home in 2026.
Typical range: $150 – $1,500
Source: Service-provider averages, 2026

A pest control costs about $400 nationally, but the real number depends heavily on where you live. HomeCostLens starts from this researched national average and applies a local price factor for each metro, so you get a figure that reflects your city's labor, climate, and permit costs — not a one-size-fits-all national number.

Advertisement — responsive AdSense unit (in-article)

Pest Control cost by service

ServiceTypical national total
One-time general treatment$400
Quarterly plan (per year)$500
Rodent exclusion$550
Bed bug treatment$1,500
Pest Control cost by service (national)
$0k$0k$1k$1k$2k$400One-time generaltreatment$500Quarterly planper year$550Rodent exclusion$1,500Bed bugtreatment
Advertisement — responsive AdSense unit (mid-content)

Pest Control cost by city

Local cost = national average × each metro's location factor. Pick your city:

CityLocation factorAvg. pest control
New York, NY1.13$450
Los Angeles, CA1.16$460
Chicago, IL1.03$410
Dallas, TX1.03$410
Houston, TX1.00$400
Washington, DC1.09$430
Philadelphia, PA1.03$410
Miami, FL1.12$450
Atlanta, GA1.01$400
Boston, MA1.12$450
Phoenix, AZ1.05$420
San Francisco, CA1.18$470
Seattle, WA1.13$450
Minneapolis, MN1.04$420
San Diego, CA1.11$450
Tampa, FL1.03$410
Denver, CO1.05$420
Baltimore, MD1.03$410
Charlotte, NC0.97$390
Orlando, FL1.01$400
Detroit, MI0.98$390
Riverside, CA1.08$430
San Antonio, TX0.94$370
Portland, OR1.07$430
St. Louis, MO0.96$390
Sacramento, CA1.09$440
Pittsburgh, PA0.94$380
Las Vegas, NV0.97$390
Austin, TX0.98$390
Cincinnati, OH0.94$380
Kansas City, MO0.93$370
Columbus, OH0.94$380
Cleveland, OH0.93$370
Indianapolis, IN0.95$380
Nashville, TN0.97$390
San Jose, CA1.13$450
Virginia Beach, VA0.97$390
Providence, RI1.01$400
Milwaukee, WI0.95$380
Jacksonville, FL0.99$400
Memphis, TN0.92$370
Oklahoma City, OK0.91$360
Louisville, KY0.94$380
Hartford, CT1.03$410
Richmond, VA0.98$390
New Orleans, LA0.91$360
Buffalo, NY0.94$380
Raleigh, NC0.98$390
Birmingham, AL0.93$370
Salt Lake City, UT0.96$390

Frequently asked questions

How much does pest control cost on average?
Nationally, pest control costs about $400, with most homeowners paying $150 – $1,500. Your local price depends on labor rates, materials and scope, and code — pick your city below for a local figure.
What is the most affordable pest control option?
One-time general treatment is typically the lowest-cost option at around $400 nationally, while premium options cost considerably more.