How much do house cleaning services cost?
Most customers pay around $277 per job. The most common job, standard cleaning, usually runs $170–$259. 97% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.
Best house cleaning services for general housekeeping
Clear ✕- The Cleaning Authority - San Diego (San Diego) — 100 customers reviewed a general housekeeping job here and gave it 4.88★ on average; 89% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200–250. 92% called the price fair.
- GreenTerra Cleaning Service (Oakland) — 70 customers reviewed a general housekeeping job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 99% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $300–350. 95% called the price fair.
- The Cleaning Authority - Appleton & Green Bay (Appleton) — 81 customers reviewed a general housekeeping job here and gave it 4.91★ on average; 95% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $100–150. 86% called the price fair.
- OneTouch Cleaners - San Diego (San Diego) — 48 customers reviewed a general housekeeping job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $250–300. 100% called the price fair.
- Queen of Cleaning (Appleton) — 48 customers reviewed a general housekeeping job here and gave it 4.92★ on average; 98% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $150–200. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “General housekeeping” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about general housekeeping
We’ve used The Cleaning Authority a couple years now and consistently receive timely and exceptional performance! Their organizational skills, attention to detail, and “Can do!” positive attitude exceeds all our expectations. We continue to rely on, and look forward to, seeing them regularly. On a special note,…
Absolutely loved the work done in my house. Vanessa S is an amazing cleaner and very meticulous. Would definitely be rescheduling with One Touch Cleaners again.
I had a wonderful experience with the cleaning service! Everything was cleaned thoroughly, well sanitized, and left looking fresh and spotless. They were very fast, efficient, and professional, while still paying attention to detail. I also really appreciated the discount they provided—it was a great value for the…
Ana Huaman and Alejandra Blanco were very kind and professional, and left my home in beautiful shape! Thank you!
Home looks phenomenal!! Thanks so much Maid2Clean!! They cleaned my 1 bed apartment in Pacific Beach super efficiently!
Alicia and Carmen were wonderful. They were very kind and did a great job cleaning my house.
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard cleaning | $170 | $203 | $259 | 98% |
| Deep clean | $283 | $365 | $453 | 96% |
| General housekeeping | $164 | $209 | $259 | 96% |
| Moving-related cleaning | $347 | $424 | $614 | 95% |
| Interior & exterior window cleaning | $253 | $321 | $435 | 98% |
| Office & workplace cleaning | $183 | $250 | $336 | 97% |
| Carpet steam cleaning | $153 | $183 | $221 | 100% |
| HVAC duct & vent cleaning | $453 | $593 | $667 | 100% |
Best house cleaning services by what matters to you
Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.
Questions people ask
How much does a house cleaning service cost?
Customers reported a typical bill of $277 (middle half $183–$377 last month). The cheapest common job is carpet steam cleaning at about $183; the priciest is hvac duct & vent cleaning at about $593.
Is my quote fair?
Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.
How do I pick a good house cleaning service?
Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 2.3%), whether the owner answers complaints (74% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
11,587 Google reviews of 50 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.
From 11,587 Google reviews of 50 top-rated house cleaning services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.