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Tree Removal Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost to remove a tree. Adjust the number of trees, their size, the access difficulty, and whether you include stump grinding and debris haul-away to see an itemized low–high range for your project.
How this calculator is built
Unit costs with sources
This model cites 5 sources for its line-item cost and regional labor inputs.
Regional labor adjustment
The state table applies local labor indexes only to labor-heavy line items.
Published methodology
The methodology page lists the formula, size drivers, labor model, and source links.
How this estimate is calculated
The model prices 3 project line items from published cost inputs. Quantities are driven by the number of trees, their size (height and canopy), the access difficulty, and whether the job includes stump grinding and debris haul-away. The selected scope and finish adjust those inputs, then the regional index changes only each line's labor share; material prices remain national.
The itemized midpoint is shown as a ±35% planning range. It is not a contractor quote: access, design choices, permits, availability, and site conditions can move the final price.
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Tree Removal Cost by state: typical ranges
Each range applies that state's labor index to the labor-share line items of the default project; materials stay at national prices. Select a state for its full local breakdown and calculator.
| State | Typical range | Labor index | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $582–$1,209 | 75% | Likely |
| Alaska | $924–$1,920 | 123% | Likely |
| Arizona | $689–$1,431 | 90% | Likely |
| Arkansas | $604–$1,254 | 78% | Likely |
| California | $903–$1,876 | 120% | Likely |
| Colorado | $768–$1,594 | 101% | Likely |
| Connecticut | $796–$1,654 | 105% | Likely |
| Delaware | $732–$1,520 | 96% | Likely |
| Florida | $618–$1,283 | 80% | Likely |
| Georgia | $597–$1,239 | 77% | Likely |
| Hawaii | $996–$2,068 | 133% | Likely |
| Idaho | $654–$1,357 | 85% | Likely |
| Illinois | $917–$1,905 | 122% | Likely |
| Indiana | $753–$1,565 | 99% | Likely |
| Iowa | $675–$1,402 | 88% | Likely |
| Kansas | $696–$1,446 | 91% | Likely |
| Kentucky | $646–$1,343 | 84% | Likely |
| Louisiana | $611–$1,269 | 79% | Likely |
| Maine | $732–$1,520 | 96% | Likely |
| Maryland | $796–$1,654 | 105% | Likely |
| Massachusetts | $910–$1,890 | 121% | Likely |
| Michigan | $725–$1,505 | 95% | Likely |
| Minnesota | $810–$1,683 | 107% | Likely |
| Mississippi | $582–$1,209 | 75% | Likely |
| Missouri | $753–$1,565 | 99% | Likely |
| Montana | $696–$1,446 | 91% | Likely |
| Nebraska | $646–$1,343 | 84% | Likely |
| Nevada | $803–$1,668 | 106% | Likely |
| New Hampshire | $746–$1,550 | 98% | Likely |
| New Jersey | $832–$1,728 | 110% | Likely |
| New Mexico | $675–$1,402 | 88% | Likely |
| New York | $875–$1,816 | 116% | Likely |
| North Carolina | $597–$1,239 | 77% | Likely |
| North Dakota | $675–$1,402 | 88% | Likely |
| Ohio | $725–$1,505 | 95% | Likely |
| Oklahoma | $589–$1,224 | 76% | Likely |
| Oregon | $818–$1,698 | 108% | Likely |
| Pennsylvania | $732–$1,520 | 96% | Likely |
| Rhode Island | $746–$1,550 | 98% | Likely |
| South Carolina | $646–$1,343 | 84% | Likely |
| South Dakota | $604–$1,254 | 78% | Likely |
| Tennessee | $632–$1,313 | 82% | Likely |
| Texas | $604–$1,254 | 78% | Likely |
| Utah | $646–$1,343 | 84% | Likely |
| Vermont | $718–$1,491 | 94% | Likely |
| Virginia | $646–$1,343 | 84% | Likely |
| Washington | $910–$1,890 | 121% | Likely |
| West Virginia | $597–$1,239 | 77% | Likely |
| Wisconsin | $753–$1,565 | 99% | Likely |
| Wyoming | $689–$1,431 | 90% | Likely |
Common questions
How much does tree removal cost?
Removing a single tree typically runs about $200–$500 for a small tree, $500–$1,200 for a medium tree, $1,000–$2,200 for a large tree, and $1,800–$3,500 for a very large one, with a national average around $750–$1,200. Adding stump grinding and debris haul-away increases the total. Use the calculator above for a range matched to your tree size, count, and access.
Why does access make such a difference?
A tree in an open yard can be felled in one piece quickly. A tree over a house, close to power lines, or between buildings has to be climbed and lowered in small sections with ropes and rigging — slow, skilled, higher-risk work that the trade prices at roughly 25–50% more. That's the 'access & complexity' setting.
Is stump grinding included?
No — felling a tree leaves the stump. Grinding it out is a separate service, typically $100–$600 per stump (often $2–$5 per inch of diameter with a minimum fee), which is why it's a toggle here. Hauling away or chipping the branches and trunk is likewise itemized separately.