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Interior House Painting cost (2026)
Painting a home's interior — walls, ceilings and trim — priced mainly by area and prep work (about $2–$6 per sq ft). Select your city for a localized number, adjusted for labor rates, climate and permits.
Most homeowners pay around $8,000 nationally; your local price will differ.
Interior House Painting cost by type
National ranges by option. Localize any of these to your city below.
| Type | National 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Walls only | $4,000 – $8,000 |
| Walls + ceilings + trim | $6,000 – $11,000 |
| Whole-home incl. doors & closets | $8,000 – $14,000 |
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Interior House Painting cost by state
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- Alabama12
- Alaska1
- Arizona25
- Arkansas10
- California212
- Colorado21
- Connecticut15
- Delaware2
- District of Columbia1
- Florida73
- Georgia18
- Hawaii1
- Idaho8
- Illinois52
- Indiana21
- Iowa13
- Kansas11
- Kentucky5
- Louisiana9
- Maine1
- Maryland7
- Massachusetts36
- Michigan31
- Minnesota24
- Mississippi6
- Missouri16
- Montana4
- Nebraska4
- Nevada6
- New Hampshire3
- New Jersey22
- New Mexico7
- New York17
- North Carolina22
- North Dakota4
- Ohio33
- Oklahoma11
- Oregon14
- Pennsylvania13
- Rhode Island6
- South Carolina12
- South Dakota2
- Tennessee17
- Texas83
- Utah19
- Vermont1
- Virginia17
- Washington28
- West Virginia2
- Wisconsin20
- Wyoming2
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What affects the price
- Total square footage and ceiling height
- Number of colors and accent walls
- Wall condition and prep needed
- Trim, doors and ceiling work
Ways to cut the cost
- Paint several rooms in one visit
- Stick to one or two colors
- Do your own prep (move furniture, patch)
- Mid-grade paint covers well for less
Cheapest time for interior house painting
There's a hard weather floor for exterior work (50-85°F), which crowds all that demand into summer. Interior jobs dodge that limit, so winter — when painters are otherwise slow — is when they cost the least.
Interior House Painting cost questions
How much does interior house painting cost in 2026?
Nationally, interior house painting runs about $4,000–$12,000, with most homeowners paying around $8,000. Your city moves this based on local labor, climate and permits — El Paso, TX is among the lowest ($6,700) and San Jose, CA among the highest ($10,300).
What are the main types of interior house painting and how do they compare?
Walls only ($4,000–$8,000); Walls + ceilings + trim ($6,000–$11,000); Whole-home incl. doors & closets ($8,000–$14,000). Pick a city below to localize any of these to your area.
What affects the cost of interior house painting?
Total square footage and ceiling height; Number of colors and accent walls; Wall condition and prep needed; Trim, doors and ceiling work.
When is the cheapest time for interior house painting?
The best window is winter for interior; dry spring/fall for exterior, when demand drops and installers discount — typically 10–20% (interior, off-season) off peak pricing. Avoid mid-summer (exterior peak).