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Stump Grinding Cost

A typical stump grinding costs $350 across the US, with most jobs from $150 to $800 for one stump. Pick your city for a local range.

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Stump Grinding cost by city

CityLowTypicalHigh
New York, NY$200$470$1,080
Los Angeles, CA$190$440$1,000
Chicago, IL$160$380$860
Houston, TX$150$340$780
Phoenix, AZ$150$350$800
Philadelphia, PA$160$370$840
San Antonio, TX$140$320$740
San Diego, CA$190$450$1,020
Dallas, TX$150$360$820
Jacksonville, FL$140$340$770
Austin, TX$160$370$840
Fort Worth, TX$150$340$780
San Jose, CA$210$490$1,120
Columbus, OH$140$330$740
Charlotte, NC$150$350$800
Indianapolis, IN$140$320$740
San Francisco, CA$210$500$1,140
Seattle, WA$190$440$1,000
Denver, CO$170$390$900
Washington, DC$190$450$1,020
Boston, MA$200$460$1,040
El Paso, TX$130$310$700
Nashville, TN$150$360$820
Detroit, MI$140$330$740
Oklahoma City, OK$130$310$700
Portland, OR$170$390$900
Las Vegas, NV$150$360$820
Memphis, TN$140$320$720
Louisville, KY$140$320$740
Baltimore, MD$160$370$840
Milwaukee, WI$140$340$770
Albuquerque, NM$140$330$750
Tucson, AZ$140$330$740
Fresno, CA$160$370$840
Sacramento, CA$170$400$920
Kansas City, MO$140$330$760
Atlanta, GA$160$370$840
Omaha, NE$140$330$740
Colorado Springs, CO$150$360$820
Raleigh, NC$150$360$820
Miami, FL$170$400$920
Virginia Beach, VA$150$350$800
Oakland, CA$200$470$1,080
Minneapolis, MN$160$380$860
Tulsa, OK$130$310$700
Tampa, FL$160$370$840
New Orleans, LA$150$340$780
Cleveland, OH$140$330$740
Honolulu, HI$200$470$1,080
Pittsburgh, PA$150$340$780
Cincinnati, OH$140$330$740
St. Louis, MO$140$330$740
Orlando, FL$150$360$820
Salt Lake City, UT$160$370$840
Charleston, SC$160$370$840
Boise, ID$150$350$800
Richmond, VA$150$350$800
Birmingham, AL$140$320$740
Buffalo, NY$150$350$800
Anchorage, AK$180$410$940
Des Moines, IA$140$320$740
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What affects the price

  • House or job size
  • Material and quality grade
  • Local labor rates
  • Permits and inspections

About the job

The price covers one stump. Typical project time is 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Frequently asked questions

How much should stump grinding cost?

Nationally the typical price is $350 with a range of $150 to $800 for one stump.

How can I lower the cost?

Get at least three written quotes, ask for itemized pricing, schedule outside the busy season and ask whether a repair would meet your need instead of a full replacement.

Sources and method

Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.