New York Paint Cost Estimator 2026
Paint cost estimates for New York. 2026 rates per litre for standard and premium paint. Prices in USD.
2026 New York Pricing Snapshot
$$22–$28/litre standard
Standard rate
$$35–$45/litre premium
Premium rate
$~$85–$130/room
Typical room
New York — 2026 Pricing Context
Paint costs in NYC reflect the city's premium cost structure. Standard Sherwin-Williams emulsion: $18–$28/litre. Premium Benjamin Moore Aura: $28–$55/litre. Professional NYC painters charge $45–$75/hour — a 2-bedroom repaint runs $3,000–$6,000 in labour alone. DIY materials for the same job: $200–$500.
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard: $18–$28/litre. Premium Benjamin Moore/Farrow & Ball: $28–$55/litre.
$45–$75/hour. A 2-bedroom apartment repaint: $3,000–$6,000 labour. DIY materials: $200–$500.