Last updated: September 2026 · National and local pricing benchmarks checked against current published cost data
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Pest control cost by state is harder to measure than most online tables suggest. There is no audited public database containing a reliable average pest-control price for every U.S. state. Therefore, assigning a precise number to all 50 states would create more certainty than the available data supports.
Instead, this guide starts with current national pricing and then uses published local benchmarks where credible data is available. More importantly, it shows you how location compares with other factors such as pest type, home size, infestation severity and service frequency.
For homeowners, that approach is more useful than a table of 50 unsupported averages.
Current Angi data puts general pest control at about $172 on average, with a broad range of roughly $50 to $500. Meanwhile, HomeGuide reports $100 to $600 for a one-time exterminator visit. However, location is only one pricing factor, and specialized termite, bed bug or rodent work can cost substantially more.
National pest control cost baseline for 2026
Before comparing states, establish a national reference point.
Current Angi data reports an average pest-control cost of about $172, although projects can range from approximately $50 to $500 depending on the pest and infestation.
HomeGuide provides a broader service-frequency breakdown. In particular, it reports one-time extermination at $100 to $600 and recurring annual plans at $300 to $900.
| Service format | Current published benchmark | Source basis |
|---|---|---|
| General pest-control average | About $172 | Angi 2026 national data |
| Broad general-service range | $50–$500 | Angi 2026 national data |
| One-time extermination | $100–$600 | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Monthly recurring visit | $40–$75 per visit | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Quarterly recurring visit | $100–$300 per visit | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Initial recurring-service visit | $150–$300 | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Annual pest-control plan | $300–$900 per year | HomeGuide 2026 |
These ranges should not be added together. Instead, they represent different ways pest-control service may be sold.
For a deeper breakdown, see our pest control cost guide.
Why we do not publish a fake average for every state
A table showing something like “Ohio: $187, Nebraska: $164, California: $238” looks useful. However, unless those figures come from a sufficiently large sample of comparable jobs in each state, the precision is misleading.
In addition, statewide averages can hide enormous local variation. A homeowner in a major metropolitan area may face different labor costs, housing types and pest pressures than someone in a rural part of the same state.
For that reason, Pest Price Guide separates three types of information:
- Published national data — useful for establishing a baseline.
- Published local data — useful when a source reports actual pricing for a specific market.
- Our own state guides — useful for explaining local pest pressure, service types and available price evidence without inventing statewide averages.
Consequently, an empty state-specific price is more honest than a precise number built only from a cost-of-living multiplier.
Published city benchmarks show how much location can vary
Angi’s current national pest-control guide includes several local benchmarks. These are city figures rather than state averages, but they demonstrate how location can affect general-service pricing.
| Market | Published average | Published range |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | $255 | $160–$350 |
| Chicago | $165 | $130–$220 |
| Dallas | $165 | $90–$240 |
| Orlando | $150 | $95–$210 |
| Denver | $130 | $100–$175 |
| Phoenix | $105 | $60–$155 |
| Sacramento | $105 | $60–$150 |
These figures are local benchmarks published in Angi’s 2026 national pest-control cost guide. They should not be treated as statewide averages.
Notice the spread. New York City’s published average is more than twice Sacramento’s figure. Nevertheless, that does not prove that every New York homeowner pays more than every California homeowner.
Instead, it shows why ZIP code and local market conditions matter.
Florida shows why state averages can be misleading
Florida provides a useful case study because we have current local data for Orlando.
Angi’s Orlando guide reports an overall range of approximately $60 to $400 and about $150 per visit. More specifically, it reports $155 to $270 for one-time treatment, $25 to $60 per monthly visit and $80 to $140 per quarterly visit.
| Orlando service | Published 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| General range | $60–$400 |
| Approximate per-visit figure | About $150 |
| One-time treatment | $155–$270 |
| Monthly service | $25–$60 per visit |
| Quarterly service | $80–$140 per visit |
| Annual contract | $300–$550 |
However, those are Orlando prices. They should not be relabeled as a Florida statewide average.
Our Florida pest control cost guide explains the distinction and also covers termite, mosquito, rodent and bed bug pricing separately.
Pest control cost by state: all 50 states
The table below deliberately does not invent a dollar figure for every state. Instead, it tells you which local factors are most useful when evaluating a quote and points to dedicated state guides as they become available.
| State | What to consider locally | PPG state guide |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Compare general service with termite and mosquito coverage separately. | Coming soon |
| Alaska | Local availability and travel distance can affect service options. | Coming soon |
| Arizona | Compare general service with scorpion and termite coverage where relevant. | Coming soon |
| Arkansas | Ask whether termite coverage is separate from general pest service. | Coming soon |
| California | Compare metro-specific quotes and separate structural-pest work from general service. | Coming soon |
| Colorado | Compare local quotes rather than relying on a statewide average. | Coming soon |
| Connecticut | Service frequency and pest type may matter more than the state itself. | Coming soon |
| Delaware | Separate general pests, termites and wildlife work. | Coming soon |
| Florida | Year-round pest activity makes annual scope especially important; specialty pests can change the bill substantially. | View Florida guide |
| Georgia | Compare termite coverage separately from routine household-pest plans. | Coming soon |
| Hawaii | Local market availability and pest mix can affect pricing. | Coming soon |
| Idaho | Compare local service frequency and property size. | Coming soon |
| Illinois | Chicago pricing should not automatically be applied statewide. | Coming soon |
| Indiana | Compare one-time and recurring proposals on the same annual basis. | Coming soon |
| Iowa | Pest type and treatment scope are stronger cost drivers than a state label. | Coming soon |
| Kansas | Check whether inspection, follow-up and retreatment are included. | Coming soon |
| Kentucky | Separate termite and wildlife services from routine pest control. | Coming soon |
| Louisiana | Termite and mosquito services can materially change annual pest spending. | Coming soon |
| Maine | Compare seasonal service needs rather than assuming year-round treatment. | Coming soon |
| Maryland | Metro location and specialty services can affect quotes. | Coming soon |
| Massachusetts | Compare Boston-area pricing with local quotes rather than a statewide estimate. | Coming soon |
| Michigan | Ask whether recurring treatment is necessary for the specific pest. | Coming soon |
| Minnesota | Seasonality may affect pest activity, but treatment needs remain pest-specific. | Coming soon |
| Mississippi | Compare termite and mosquito services separately from general pest control. | Coming soon |
| Missouri | Compare scope, visits and guarantees rather than price alone. | Coming soon |
| Montana | Provider availability and travel distance may affect local quotes. | Coming soon |
| Nebraska | Use local quotes rather than assuming a low-cost-state discount. | Coming soon |
| Nevada | Compare general pest coverage with scorpion and specialty services where relevant. | Coming soon |
| New Hampshire | Service frequency should follow the pest problem rather than a generic state schedule. | Coming soon |
| New Jersey | Dense metro areas can differ substantially from other parts of the state. | Coming soon |
| New Mexico | Compare pest-specific treatment and property size. | Coming soon |
| New York | New York City pricing should not be treated as a statewide average. | Coming soon |
| North Carolina | Termite coverage may materially affect annual pest-control spending. | Coming soon |
| North Dakota | Provider availability and service frequency can influence local cost. | Coming soon |
| Ohio | Compare local proposals by annual total and covered pests. | Coming soon |
| Oklahoma | Separate general household pests from termite or wildlife work. | Coming soon |
| Oregon | Metro pricing and pest type can create more variation than the state average suggests. | Coming soon |
| Pennsylvania | Compare urban and non-urban quotes rather than relying on one state figure. | Coming soon |
| Rhode Island | Compare annual scope, not simply the advertised monthly payment. | Coming soon |
| South Carolina | Termite coverage can be an important separate cost. | Coming soon |
| South Dakota | Use local provider quotes instead of applying a regional discount automatically. | Coming soon |
| Tennessee | Compare termite and general pest services separately. | Coming soon |
| Texas | Large metro and climate differences make city-level quotes more useful than one statewide number. | Coming soon |
| Utah | Compare home size, pest type and service frequency. | Coming soon |
| Vermont | Seasonality can affect pest activity, but treatment needs remain pest-specific. | Coming soon |
| Virginia | Metro location and termite coverage can affect total cost. | Coming soon |
| Washington | Compare metro-specific pricing rather than applying one statewide premium. | Coming soon |
| West Virginia | Property location and provider availability can influence quotes. | Coming soon |
| Wisconsin | Compare recurring service with the actual seasonal pest problem. | Coming soon |
| Wyoming | Travel distance and provider availability can matter in less-dense markets. | Coming soon |
A useful state guide should tell you what published evidence exists and what affects local pricing. Until we have defensible state or city data, we would rather show no precise price than turn a national average into a fictional state average.
The variable that can matter more than your state: the pest
Location matters. However, the pest you are treating can change the total far more dramatically.
For example, Angi’s national general pest-control data centers around $172. By contrast, bed bug and termite projects can reach thousands of dollars because the treatment methods and labor requirements are completely different.
| Situation | Best pricing guide |
|---|---|
| General household pest service | Pest control cost |
| Termites | Termite treatment cost |
| Bed bugs | Bed bug treatment cost |
| Mice or rats | Rodent control cost |
Therefore, once you know the pest, use the pest-specific guide before relying on a geographic benchmark.
Home size can change the quote too
Another reason state averages are imperfect is that homes are not comparable.
For instance, Angi’s current Orlando data shows one-time general-service estimates rising with home size:
| Home size | Published Orlando one-time estimate |
|---|---|
| 1,000 sq. ft. | $130–$200 |
| 1,500 sq. ft. | $155–$250 |
| 2,000 sq. ft. | $200–$300 |
| 2,500 sq. ft. | $250–$350 |
| 3,000 sq. ft. | $300–$400 |
| 4,000 sq. ft. | $400–$500 |
Again, these are Orlando benchmarks rather than national square-footage rates. Nevertheless, they illustrate why comparing a 1,000-square-foot home with a 4,000-square-foot property can distort a state average.
Compare annual cost, not the advertised payment
Recurring pest-control plans can be especially confusing because the advertised payment may not match the physical visit schedule.
For example, a company might bill monthly while treating quarterly. Another company might charge an initial fee followed by four scheduled services.
Therefore, convert every proposal into a first-year total.
Initial fee + all recurring payments during the first 12 months + mandatory add-ons = first-year cost.
Example
Suppose Company A charges a $175 initial visit plus four quarterly treatments at $125 each.
$175 + ($125 × 4) = $675 in year one.
Meanwhile, Company B charges $59 each month with no separate initial fee.
$59 × 12 = $708 in year one.
The monthly number makes Company B look much cheaper at first glance. However, the annual comparison shows only a $33 difference.
Our pest control quote guide explains how to compare the rest of the contract.
State Price Reality Check
Use this Pest Price Guide worksheet instead of multiplying a national average by an arbitrary state percentage.
| Question | Your answer |
|---|---|
| Your state | ________________ |
| Your city / ZIP code | ________________ |
| Pest identified | ________________ |
| Home size | ________________ sq. ft. |
| One-time or recurring? | ________________ |
| Initial fee | $________________ |
| Number of scheduled visits | ________________ |
| Recurring payments | $________________ |
| Specialty treatment included? | ________________ |
| Follow-up included? | Yes / No |
| Retreatment guarantee? | Yes / No |
| First-year total | $________________ |
Next, compare that total with two other local proposals using the same scope.
Three-quote state comparison worksheet
| Item | Company #1 | Company #2 | Company #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest covered | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Initial service | $_____ | $_____ | $_____ |
| Visit frequency | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Annual payments | $_____ | $_____ | $_____ |
| Specialty pests excluded | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Follow-up included | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Guarantee | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| First-year total | $_____ | $_____ | $_____ |
As a result, you are comparing three local prices for the same job rather than comparing your quote with an artificial statewide average.
Does quarterly pest control make more sense in some states?
Climate can affect pest pressure, but geography alone does not determine whether a recurring plan is worthwhile.
HomeGuide notes that service frequency can depend on location, pest type and infestation severity. Hot, humid or rainy climates may require more frequent service in some situations.
However, that does not mean every Florida or Texas homeowner needs quarterly treatment. Likewise, it does not mean homeowners in colder states only need one-time service.
Instead, compare the recurring plan with your actual pest history and coverage. Our quarterly pest control guide includes a breakeven calculation.
Five reasons your quote may differ from an online average
- You have a different pest. General insect control and bed bug treatment are not comparable jobs.
- Your home is larger or harder to treat. Access and treatment area affect labor.
- Your infestation is more severe. Additional visits or treatment methods may be required.
- Your quote includes recurring coverage. Compare annual totals rather than one payment.
- Your local market is different. Labor, provider availability and local pest pressure can affect the quote.
Therefore, a quote above an online average is not automatically overpriced. First, determine whether the scope is actually comparable.
Our methodology
Pest Price Guide does not maintain a proprietary database containing verified pest-control invoices from every U.S. state. Therefore, we do not publish precise 50-state averages as though such a dataset existed.
For the national baseline, this guide uses current 2026 pricing from Angi and HomeGuide. Angi reports approximately $172 on average and a broad $50 to $500 range, while HomeGuide reports $100 to $600 for one-time extermination and $300 to $900 for annual plans.
For local comparisons, we use published city-level data only when the location is clearly identified. For example, Angi publishes current benchmarks for New York City, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Orlando, Phoenix and Sacramento.
We do not convert those city figures into statewide averages.
Likewise, we removed the previous four-tier model that assigned every state an estimated percentage above or below the national average. Although that model disclosed that the numbers were derived, it still created unsupported precision.
Finally, the State Price Reality Check, first-year formula and three-quote worksheet are Pest Price Guide tools designed to help homeowners evaluate actual local proposals rather than depend on a fabricated state average.
Frequently asked questions
How much does pest control cost in 2026?
Angi currently reports about $172 on average, with a broad range of approximately $50 to $500. Meanwhile, HomeGuide reports $100 to $600 for a one-time exterminator visit. Your pest, home, infestation and location can change the final price.
Which state has the most expensive pest control?
Available public data is not strong enough to rank all 50 states reliably. City-level data shows meaningful geographic differences, but that does not establish a defensible statewide ranking.
Which state has the cheapest pest control?
There is no sufficiently consistent public 50-state dataset to identify one state as the cheapest. Compare local quotes for the same pest, property and service scope instead.
Why does pest control cost more in some locations?
Local labor, provider availability, housing characteristics, pest pressure and treatment requirements can all affect price. However, pest type and infestation severity can sometimes change the total more than geography does.
Do national pest-control companies charge the same everywhere?
Do not assume they do. Pricing can depend on the address, pest, property and plan. Therefore, request a quote for your specific home rather than applying another city’s advertised price.
How much should I budget for recurring pest control?
HomeGuide currently reports $40 to $75 per monthly visit, $100 to $300 per quarterly visit and $300 to $900 for annual plans, with an initial recurring-service visit commonly reported at $150 to $300.
Should I compare my quote with a state average?
Use a state or city benchmark as context, not as a verdict. A better comparison is two or three local quotes covering the same pest, number of visits, guarantee and treatment scope.
Final thoughts
Pest control cost by state matters, but a state name alone cannot tell you what your treatment should cost.
First, identify the pest. Next, determine whether you need one-time treatment, recurring service or specialty work. Then compare the first-year total of several local proposals.
Meanwhile, use published city or state pricing only when the source clearly identifies the market behind the number.
Most importantly, be cautious with tables that provide precise prices for all 50 states without explaining where those numbers came from. A transparent national benchmark plus real local quotes is far more useful than false precision.
