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How Much Does Exterior Painting Cost in Los Angeles?

Exterior painting in Los Angeles runs $3.50 to $7 per painted square foot. A mid-size two-story home typically costs $7,000 to $13,000, and larger homes run $15,000 to $25,000 or more.

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Typical exterior prices

Home	Typical price
Per painted sq ft	$3.50–$7
Mid-size 2-story	$7,000–$13,000
Larger home	$15,000–$25,000+

Why LA runs higher

Exterior painting in LA runs 30% to 50% above the national average. Three reasons: local labor rates, stucco-heavy prep, and California VOC rules that require compliant coatings.

What a proper quote includes

Power washing
Scraping loose paint and sanding
Caulking gaps at trim and windows
Priming bare surfaces
Two coats of premium acrylic

If a bid is missing these line items, the paint fails early. Prep is what separates a job that lasts nine years from one that fails in three.

Answers

Exterior Painting Cost — FAQ

How much does it cost to paint the exterior of a house in Los Angeles?

Exterior painting runs $3.50 to $7 per painted square foot. A mid-size two-story home is typically $7,000 to $13,000, and larger homes run $15,000 to $25,000 or more.

Why is exterior painting more expensive in LA?

Los Angeles runs 30% to 50% above the national average because of higher labor rates, stucco-heavy prep, and California VOC coating rules.

What should an exterior painting quote include?

Power washing, scraping, caulking, primer and two coats of premium acrylic. If those line items are missing, the paint tends to fail early.