About Cost of Owning

Cost of Owning exists to answer one question homeowners ask before every big project: what should this actually cost?

Contractor quotes for the same job can differ by thousands of dollars, and most "cost guides" online are lead-generation funnels that ask for your phone number before they tell you anything. We think you should be able to get a realistic range first — anonymously, for free.

What we build

• Calculators that adjust to your home's size, climate and condition.
• Guides that explain what drives prices and how to compare quotes.

Our principles

• Show the math. Every calculator explains its assumptions. See how we estimate costs.
• Ranges over false precision. Real prices vary; we tell you how much.
• No selling your data. We don't collect leads or pass your details to contractors.

How we're funded

The site is supported by advertising. Ads never influence our numbers or recommendations.

Questions or corrections? Get in touch.