Tree Removal Cost
A typical tree removal costs $950 across the US, with most jobs from $400 to $2,500 for one medium to large tree. Pick your city for a local range.
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Tree Removal cost by city
| City | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $540 | $1,280 | $3,380 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $500 | $1,190 | $3,130 |
| Chicago, IL | $430 | $1,030 | $2,700 |
| Houston, TX | $390 | $930 | $2,450 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $400 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $420 | $1,000 | $2,630 |
| San Antonio, TX | $370 | $870 | $2,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $510 | $1,220 | $3,200 |
| Dallas, TX | $410 | $970 | $2,550 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $380 | $910 | $2,400 |
| Austin, TX | $420 | $1,000 | $2,630 |
| Fort Worth, TX | $390 | $930 | $2,450 |
| San Jose, CA | $560 | $1,330 | $3,500 |
| Columbus, OH | $370 | $880 | $2,330 |
| Charlotte, NC | $400 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $370 | $870 | $2,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $570 | $1,350 | $3,550 |
| Seattle, WA | $500 | $1,190 | $3,130 |
| Denver, CO | $450 | $1,060 | $2,800 |
| Washington, DC | $510 | $1,220 | $3,200 |
| Boston, MA | $520 | $1,240 | $3,250 |
| El Paso, TX | $350 | $840 | $2,200 |
| Nashville, TN | $410 | $970 | $2,550 |
| Detroit, MI | $370 | $880 | $2,330 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $350 | $840 | $2,200 |
| Portland, OR | $450 | $1,060 | $2,800 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $410 | $980 | $2,580 |
| Memphis, TN | $360 | $860 | $2,250 |
| Louisville, KY | $370 | $870 | $2,300 |
| Baltimore, MD | $420 | $1,000 | $2,630 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $380 | $910 | $2,400 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $380 | $890 | $2,350 |
| Tucson, AZ | $370 | $880 | $2,330 |
| Fresno, CA | $420 | $1,000 | $2,630 |
| Sacramento, CA | $460 | $1,090 | $2,880 |
| Kansas City, MO | $380 | $900 | $2,380 |
| Atlanta, GA | $420 | $1,000 | $2,630 |
| Omaha, NE | $370 | $880 | $2,330 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $410 | $970 | $2,550 |
| Raleigh, NC | $410 | $970 | $2,550 |
| Miami, FL | $460 | $1,090 | $2,880 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $400 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Oakland, CA | $540 | $1,280 | $3,380 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $430 | $1,030 | $2,700 |
| Tulsa, OK | $350 | $840 | $2,200 |
| Tampa, FL | $420 | $1,000 | $2,630 |
| New Orleans, LA | $390 | $930 | $2,450 |
| Cleveland, OH | $370 | $880 | $2,330 |
| Honolulu, HI | $540 | $1,280 | $3,380 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $390 | $920 | $2,430 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $370 | $880 | $2,330 |
| St. Louis, MO | $370 | $880 | $2,330 |
| Orlando, FL | $410 | $970 | $2,550 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $420 | $1,000 | $2,630 |
| Charleston, SC | $420 | $1,000 | $2,630 |
| Boise, ID | $400 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Richmond, VA | $400 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Birmingham, AL | $370 | $870 | $2,300 |
| Buffalo, NY | $400 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Anchorage, AK | $470 | $1,120 | $2,950 |
| Des Moines, IA | $370 | $870 | $2,300 |
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What affects the price
- Tree height and trunk diameter
- Nearby power lines or buildings
- House or job size
- Material and quality grade
- Local labor rates
- Permits and inspections
About the job
The price covers one medium to large tree. Typical project time is 2 to 6 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How much do tree removals cost?
Nationally the typical price is $950 with a range of $400 to $2,500 for one medium to large tree.
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
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Prices are modelled estimates, not quotes
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.