Most website projects cost between $2,000 and $15,000 per job, with a typical price near $6,000. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical website cost
$2,000 – $15,000
per job · typical $6,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Website cost breakdown
- Template site (DIY)$200 – $2,000typical $500
- Freelance custom site$2,000 – $8,000typical $5,000
- Agency (advanced features)$8,000 – $15,000typical $12,000
What Web Design costs
Price covers a professional business website, including design, development, and basic SEO. E-commerce or complex features increase cost. DIY templates are cheaper but lack custom functionality.
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
What does a website cost?
Expect $6,000 for a custom business site. Template sites are under $1,000, while agency-built sites run $8k–$15k.
What drives web design pricing?
Number of pages, custom graphics, e-commerce, copywriting, and ongoing maintenance. Agency rates are higher than freelancers.
How to lower web design costs?
Use templates, limit custom features, provide your own content, and hire a freelancer instead of an agency.