Ranked: The top 10 spring cleaning cities in the U.S.

And the top 10 spring cleaning cities are...

According to the findings, Austinites came in first place for being most on top of spring cleaning tasks, followed closely by the East Coast and California. Charlotte knocked West Palm Beach out of the top five, rising from No. 7 in 2022. 

The top spring cleaning cities in the U.S. based on our findings are:

1. Austin, Texas
2. Atlanta, Georgia
3. Washington, D.C. 
4. San Francisco, California
5. Charlotte, North Carolina
6. Denver, Colorado 
7. Seattle, Washington
8. West Palm Beach, Florida
9. Charleston, South Carolina
10. Baltimore, Maryland 

How much does it cost to spring clean your entire home?

To calculate the average cost of hiring a professional to conduct a deep spring cleaning in a home, we looked at the top cleaning projects homeowners should make sure to complete:

And while a deep spring cleaning can cost homeowners an average of $2,961 across the country, in some smaller towns like Charlottesville, Virginia the cost of spring cleaning is significantly less (nearly half) than larger metropolitan areas like San Francisco. Medium size cities, however, can run the gamut with places like Palm Springs and Charleston on the higher end of the scale, and Raleigh and Orlando falling somewhere in the middle. 

Deep spring cleaning cost by city:

1. Austin, Texas - $3,018
2. Atlanta, Georgia - $2,639
3. Washington, D.C. - $2,727
4. San Francisco, California - $3,442
5. Charlotte, North Carolina - $2,794
6. Denver, Colorado - $2,713
7. Seattle, Washington - $2,821
8. West Palm Beach, Florida - $2,674
9. Charleston, South Carolina - $3,316
10. Baltimore, Maryland - $2,707

Start your spring cleaning today.

“Spring cleaning season is definitely our busiest time of year, and since most clients want their cleaning service within a few days when they reach out, our workforce has to be on its toes and ready to adjust and adapt at all times,"said Abigail Fuller, a cleaning pro with Platinum status on Thumbtack. "It’s important for homeowners to keep this in mind when planning to book a spring cleaning.” 

Not sure where to start? Use Thumbtack to hire a local spring cleaning professional. And download the Thumbtack app (available on iOS and Android) to get a free personalized home maintenance plan.

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*Methodology: Data is from customer requests on the Thumbtack platform from February 2022 to the present for carpet cleaning, duct and vent cleaning, fireplace and chimney cleaning, floor cleaning, garage, basement or attic cleaning, gutter cleaning, house cleaning, junk removal, tile and grout cleaning, rug cleaning, upholstery and furniture cleaning, and window cleaning services. Rankings were based on the relative frequency of such requests adjusted for the population of state and metropolitan areas.

**All pricing data is based on national average cost estimates using data provided by Thumbtack pros and additional research, actual prices may vary based on city and supply. Details about your specific project and local rates can impact costs.