Cost guide
What exterior house painting costs in Sacramento
Exterior painting is a job priced by size, condition and access. HomeBlue’s published estimate for Sacramento is $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot, or about $3,600 to $8,700 for a 2,500 square foot house. Those figures date from February 2022 and are not our prices. Your home’s size, condition and access decide the real number.
Updated November 6, 2026
Estimated cost by house size
| House size | Published range |
|---|---|
| 1,500 sq ft | $2,200 to $5,200 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $2,900 to $7,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $3,600 to $8,700 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $4,400 to $10,500 |
Source: HomeBlue, cost to paint the exterior of a house in Sacramento, February 2022. Third-party estimates, not Cal State Painting prices. Costs may have changed since then.
What changes the price
HomeBlue lists these factors.
Costs more
- More than one story
- Many angles and architectural details
- Significant prep, such as taping
- Premium paint or more than one coat
- Difficult access or parking
- Painting unpainted brick
Costs less
- One story
- Painting only a few exterior items
- Standard paint and one coat
- Simple architectural details
- New construction, with little taping or covering
Getting a current number
A quote for your own home will always beat a published average. Ours are free. Learn more about exterior painting or how a job works.
Common questions
How much does it cost to paint a house exterior in Sacramento?
HomeBlue’s February 2022 estimate is $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot, or $3,600 to $8,700 for a 2,500 square foot house. It is dated and is not a Cal State Painting price, so get a current quote for your home.
What does Cal State Painting charge?
We quote each job on its own after seeing it, and quotes are free. We do not publish a price list.
What makes exterior painting cost more?
HomeBlue lists more than one story, detailed architecture, significant prep, premium paint, extra coats and difficult access as things that raise the price.
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