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Exterior paint costs in the West North Central states

Here’s the ballpark for common exterior paint jobs in cities across Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Want one for your own project? A photo is all it takes.

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West North Central

What it usually costs

  • Repaint the whole house$2.13 – $4.11 per sq ft
  • Paint just the trim and shutters$1.29 – $5.50 per sq ft

A ballpark, not a quote. Each range runs from the lowest price to the highest across 15 cities here, and some of those are national averages adjusted for local prices, so your job could land outside it.

Exterior paint in the West North Central states

Midwest builders sided 59 percent of new houses in vinyl in 2024 and 14 percent in fiber cement, which takes paint well. Older homes on the Plains are another story. In this division, 53 percent were built before 1980, and lead house paint wasn't banned until 1978. On those older houses, porch trim and window sills usually carry the thickest, oldest coats.

Sources

Cities these ranges cover

  • Lincoln, NE
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Duluth, MN
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Fargo, ND
  • Topeka, KS
  • Rochester, MN
  • Columbia, MO
  • Joplin, MO
  • St. Cloud, MN
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Waterloo, IA
  • Rapid City, SD
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • Sioux City, IA

Questions homeowners ask

How accurate is a photo estimate?
It’s a ballpark, not a quote. One photo rarely shows the whole house, so a local painter who walks the property will always be more precise. Use our number as the range to expect before you start calling around.
What changes the price of an exterior paint job?
Square footage is the biggest factor, then how much prep the old paint needs — bare wood or peeling paint takes far more work than a clean recoat. Trim, multiple stories, and a color change add to it too.
Do I need to measure my house?
A rough guess at the wall square footage helps a lot, but if you don’t know it, just skip the question and we’ll estimate from your photo.
Is this really free?
Yes. No signup, no credit card, no spam. We only make money if you choose to connect with a local pro — and that’s up to you.
What photo works best?
A shot of the front of the house, plus any sides showing wear like peeling or bare spots, gives us the best read.

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