The Short Answer
A typical house cleaning visit costs about $150 to $250, according to Fixr's national cost guide, which puts the average at $221.[1] Deep cleans and move-in or move-out cleans usually run $200 to $400 per visit because they take longer and cover more surfaces. In the Sacramento area, the hourly rates people see listed are close to the national figures: individual housekeepers on Care.com list an average starting rate of $22.98 an hour in Sacramento.[2]
Market ranges, not our prices. Every figure on this page comes from the third-party sources listed at the bottom. They describe the wider market. They are not Gold Country Cleaning prices, and your own quote depends on your home and the work you ask for.
Cost by Home Size
Square footage is the single best predictor of a cleaning quote, because it sets how long the job takes. Fixr breaks its ranges out by home size and by the type of clean. A basic clean is regular upkeep. A deep clean adds the detail work that builds up over months. A move-in or move-out clean is done in an empty home and includes inside cabinets and appliances.[1]
| Home size | Basic clean | Deep clean | Move-in/out clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 sq ft | $64–$80 | $80–$240 | $160–$360 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $80–$100 | $100–$300 | $200–$450 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $160–$200 | $200–$600 | $400–$900 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $240–$300 | $300–$900 | $600–$1,350 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $400–$500 | $500–$1,500 | $1,000–$2,250 |
Those rows come from per-square-foot rates: about $0.08 to $0.10 for a basic clean, $0.10 to $0.30 for a deep clean and $0.20 to $0.45 for a move-out clean.[1] In practice, many companies set a minimum charge for small homes, so an 800-square-foot condo will rarely come in as low as the per-foot math suggests. Thumbtack gives the example of a company charging five cents a square foot with a $100 minimum.[3]
If you think in bedrooms rather than square feet, Fixr also lists ranges for two common layouts:
| Layout | Basic clean | Deep clean | Move-in/out clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bed / 2 bath | $110–$180 | $170–$310 | $180–$320 |
| 4 bed / 3 bath | $130–$220 | $180–$340 | $200–$350 |
Bathrooms and kitchens are the most time-consuming rooms in a house, so a home with an extra bathroom can cost noticeably more to clean than a home of the same size with fewer.
Hourly Rates in Sacramento
Some cleaners quote by the hour instead of by the visit, especially independent housekeepers. Three public data points help set expectations for the Sacramento area.
- Listed rates. Care.com reports that housekeepers listing in Sacramento start at an average of $22.98 an hour, with an average upper rate of $28.73. That starting rate is about 8% below the California average of $25.10 and about 4% above the national average of $22.09.[2]
- Per-cleaner rates. Thumbtack puts the national average at $25 to $50 an hour, per cleaner.[3] Fixr's ranges for a single cleaner are $25 to $45 an hour for a basic clean, $60 to $100 for a deep clean and $35 to $70 for a move-out clean.[1]
- Local wages. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the roughly 5,900 maids and housekeeping cleaners working in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro earned a mean of $21.90 an hour and a median of $18.62 in May 2025, compared with a national median of $17.07.[4]
Wages and prices are different things. A company's hourly price also has to cover supplies, equipment, travel between homes, scheduling and the cost of running a business, so it will sit above the wage figure. The BLS numbers are still useful: they show that local labor costs run a little above the national median, which is one reason Sacramento quotes tend to land in the middle or upper part of national ranges rather than at the bottom.
| Crew | Basic clean | Deep clean | Move-in/out clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cleaner | $25–$45 | $60–$100 | $35–$70 |
| 2 cleaners | $50–$90 | $90–$120 | $70–$140 |
| 3 cleaners | $75–$135 | $100–$400 | $110–$210 |
A larger crew costs more per hour but finishes sooner, so the total for the visit is often similar. What changes is how long you need to be out of the way.
Standard vs. Deep Cleaning
The gap between a basic and a deep clean is the biggest swing in most quotes. On a 2,000-square-foot home, Fixr's ranges go from $160 to $200 for a basic clean to $200 to $600 for a deep clean.[1] The reason is time. A standard visit keeps surfaces, floors, kitchens and bathrooms in good shape. A deep clean goes further: baseboards, door frames, light switches, vents, built-up grime around fixtures, the insides of some appliances and the corners a weekly visit skips.
Most homes need a deep clean first if they have not been professionally cleaned in a while, then standard visits after that. Many people book a deep clean once or twice a year, or before hosting, after a renovation or at the start of a recurring plan. If that is what you are after, see our deep cleaning service for what we include.
We have kept deep cleaning inside this guide rather than giving it a page of its own, because the published data for deep cleans is the same Fixr data shown above. A separate page would repeat these numbers without telling you anything new.
What Moves the Price
Two homes with the same square footage can get very different quotes. These are the factors that usually make the difference.
- Condition and time since the last clean
- Built-up soap scum, grease and dust take longer to remove. A first visit is often priced higher than the visits that follow.
- Bathrooms and kitchen
- These rooms take the most time per square foot, so each extra bathroom adds to the quote.
- Type of clean
- Standard, deep, move-in or move-out, and post-construction cleans each cover different surfaces. The ranges above show how far apart they can be.
- How often you book
- A home cleaned every week or two stays in better shape, so each visit takes less time than a one-off.
- Pets and clutter
- Pet hair and crowded surfaces add time. Clearing counters and floors before a visit helps.
- Add-ons
- Inside the oven or fridge, interior windows, inside cabinets and laundry are often priced as extras on a standard clean.
- Access and travel
- Stairs, parking, gated communities and the drive to a foothill address can all affect the time a visit takes.
Sacramento-Area Notes
National ranges are a starting point. Housing data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey shows why quotes can differ across the region.[5]
| Area | Median year built | Median home value | Single-family detached | Renter-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento (city) | 1978 | $515,800 | 58.8% | 49.2% |
| Sacramento County | 1981 | $554,800 | 64.6% | 40.9% |
| Placer County | 1994 | $689,100 | 79.2% | 24.2% |
| El Dorado County | 1984 | $706,600 | 82.6% | 21.6% |
- Older housing in the city. Half of the homes in the City of Sacramento were built before 1978.[5] Older homes tend to have more trim, older fixtures and surfaces that take more care, which can push a first deep clean toward the upper end of the ranges.
- Larger detached homes in the suburbs and foothills. About four in five homes in Placer and El Dorado counties are single-family detached houses, compared with under 60% in the city.[5] More detached homes generally means more square footage per visit, and a bigger quote.
- Many renters in the city. Nearly half of occupied homes in the City of Sacramento are rented.[5] That makes move-in and move-out cleaning a common request. Our guide to move-out cleaning costs in Sacramento covers those prices and what California law says about cleaning deductions from a deposit.[6]
- Labor costs. As noted above, local housekeeping wages sit a little above the national median.[4]
If you are in the city itself, our house cleaning in Sacramento page explains how we serve your neighborhood.
Recurring vs. One-Time Cleaning
Fixr puts a one-time clean at $100 to $420, depending on size and scope.[1] Recurring service usually costs less per visit, because the home never falls far behind. Fixr's annual ranges for a two-person crew on a contract show how the total adds up over a year:[1]
| Frequency | Per year |
|---|---|
| Quarterly | $350–$1,600 |
| Monthly | $840–$4,080 |
| Every two weeks | $1,560–$8,320 |
| Weekly | $2,600–$15,600 |
Every two weeks is a common middle ground. It keeps kitchens and bathrooms under control without the cost of a weekly visit. Monthly visits suit smaller homes and people who tidy in between. If you are weighing options, our home cleaning service page covers weekly, biweekly and monthly plans.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
A quote is only as good as the information behind it. To get a number that holds up on the day:
- Give the square footage and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Say what kind of clean you want: standard, deep, or move-in or move-out.
- Mention pets, how long it has been since the last professional clean, and anything that needs extra attention.
- List any add-ons, such as the inside of the oven or fridge, interior windows or cabinets.
- Ask what is included and what counts as an extra, so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
- Ask whether the first visit is priced differently from the visits after it.
Comparing two quotes that cover different work is the most common way people end up surprised by the bill. A written list of what is included makes it easy to compare like with like.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does house cleaning cost in Sacramento?
Published market data puts a standard clean at about $150 to $250 per visit for an average home, and deep or move-out cleans at about $200 to $400.[1] Your quote depends on size, condition and the type of clean. These are market ranges, not our prices.
What is the hourly rate for a house cleaner in Sacramento?
Why does a deep clean cost so much more than a regular clean?
It takes longer. A deep clean covers baseboards, vents, fixtures, built-up grime and areas a regular visit skips. On a 2,000-square-foot home, Fixr's ranges are $160 to $200 for a basic clean and $200 to $600 for a deep clean.[1]
Is recurring cleaning cheaper per visit?
Usually, yes. A home cleaned every week or two stays in better condition, so each visit takes less time than a one-off clean of the same home.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
Not always. Many people arrange access ahead of time. Ask about this when you request a quote so the visit can be planned around your schedule.
Are these Gold Country Cleaning's prices?
No. They are third-party market ranges, cited below, to help you set a budget. For our price on your home, request a free quote.
Sources
- Fixr: House Cleaning Prices | Average House Cleaning CostNational cost guide, updated January 31, 2025. Source of the per-visit, per-square-foot, home-size and hourly ranges.
- Care.com: How much does housekeeping cost in Sacramento, CA?Hourly rates listed by individual housekeepers on Care.com in Sacramento, as of November 2026.
- Thumbtack: House Cleaning Services in Sacramento, CAStates a national average of $25 to $50 per hour, per cleaner. Checked November 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CAMay 2025 estimates for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2012) in the Sacramento metro and nationally.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (via Census Reporter): ACS 2024 1-year housing tables B25003, B25024, B25035, B25064 and B25077Housing age, home value, rent, tenure and structure type for the City of Sacramento and Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties.
- California Legislative Information: California Civil Code § 1950.5 (security deposits)Official statute text: cleaning deductions, initial inspection, photographs, 21-day return and the one-month deposit limit. Checked November 2026.
