Most lawn mowing projects cost between $30.00 and $80.00 per visit, with a typical price near $50.00. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical lawn mowing cost
$30.00 – $80.00
per visit · typical $50.00
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Lawn mowing cost breakdown
- Small lawn (under 1/4 acre)$30.00 – $45.00typical $40.00
- Medium lawn (1/4–1/2 acre)$45.00 – $65.00typical $55.00
- Large lawn (over 1/2 acre)$65.00 – $80.00typical $75.00
What Lawn Care costs
Cost covers mowing, edging, and blowing for a typical suburban lawn. Prices scale with lot size, frequency, and additional services like trimming or leaf removal. Larger or overgrown lawns cost more.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
How much does lawn mowing cost?
Typical is $50 per visit for a medium yard. Small yards start at $30, large ones can reach $80.
What influences the price?
Lawn size, terrain, grass height, frequency of service, and your region. Adding edging or fertilizing increases cost.
How can I save money?
Sign up for a weekly service for discounts, mow more frequently to avoid overgrowth, and bundle other lawn care tasks.