# DollarMap

> Clear price guides and calculators for the things you actually pay for, from a new roof to a new puppy. Every figure is sourced and dated.

## Home & Repairs

- [How Much Does Gutter Replacement Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/gutter-replacement-cost/): The average gutter replacement cost for a typical 2,000 sq ft home is about $3,200, according to This Old House, with most whole-house jobs between $2,000 and $6,000. Prices usually run $3 to $40 per linear foot depending on material, so vinyl and aluminum sit at the low end and copper, zinc and wood at the top.
- [How Much Does a New Roof Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/roof-replacement-cost/): The typical roof replacement cost for a 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof is $10,319, or about $5.16 per sq ft. Metal averages about $19.30 per sq ft and clay tile about $22.21. Tear-off, a steep pitch and permits add to that.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/exterior-house-painting-cost/): The average exterior house painting cost is about $3,178 in 2026, and most homeowners pay between $1,819 and $4,551. That works out to roughly $1.50 to $4 per sq ft of paintable surface. Large, tall or heavily damaged homes can reach $7,700 or more.
- [How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/foundation-repair-cost/): The average foundation repair cost in 2026 is about $5,179, and most homeowners pay between $2,224 and $8,134. Sealing a small crack can cost $250 to $800, while piering runs $1,000 to $3,000 per pier and severe sinking can top $20,000.
- [How Much Does a New Furnace Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/furnace-replacement-cost/): The average furnace replacement cost in 2026 is about $4,800 installed, and most homeowners pay between $2,823 and $6,888. Natural gas furnaces run $3,800 to $10,000 installed, electric $2,000 to $7,000, and new ductwork can add $2,000 to $5,000.
- [How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/home-inspection-cost/): The average home inspection cost in 2026 is $344, and most buyers pay between $296 and $425. Bigger homes cost more, and add-ons such as radon ($250), pests ($125) or mold ($660) are extra.
- [How Much Does HVAC Replacement Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/hvac-replacement-cost/): The typical HVAC replacement cost for a full system (central AC plus furnace) is $8,000 to $15,000, with an average of about $11,500 in 2026. Replacing only the AC or only the furnace usually runs $4,000 to $7,500. New ductwork, a large home or a high SEER2 rating can push the bill much higher.
- [Tankless vs Tank Water Heater: Cost, Savings and Which to Buy](https://thedollarmap.com/tankless-vs-tank-water-heater/): In the tankless vs tank water heater choice, a tank costs about $600 to $2,500 installed, while a tankless unit averages $2,641 (typical range $1,406 to $3,902). Tankless lasts longer and uses less energy, but gas models save only about $100 a year, so the payoff takes many years.
- [How Much Does Water Heater Replacement Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/water-heater-replacement-cost/): The average water heater replacement cost is about $1,400 installed, and most homeowners pay $900 to $3,000. A standard tank runs $600 to $2,500, while tankless and heat pump models cost roughly twice as much up front.
- [Window Replacement Cost in 2026: Price per Window](https://thedollarmap.com/window-replacement-cost/): The average window replacement cost in 2026 is about $750 per window, with most windows between $300 and $2,500 installed. A typical whole project averages $7,348, and most homeowners spend $3,436 to $11,838.

## Cars

- [How Much Is Car Insurance in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/car-insurance-cost/): The average car insurance cost in 2026 is about $2,361 a year ($197 a month) for full coverage and $648 a year ($54 a month) for minimum coverage, based on NerdWallet's rates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and good credit. Other trackers put the full coverage average between $2,495 and $2,912, and teens, drivers with a DUI and drivers with poor credit pay far more.
- [Car Loan Calculator: Monthly Payment, Interest and How Much Car You Can Afford](https://thedollarmap.com/car-loan-calculator/): The car loan calculator above shows your monthly payment and total interest. For context, the average new car loan in Q2 2026 was $43,610 at 6.35% APR, with a $765 monthly payment over about 69.5 months, while the average used car loan was $27,852 at 11.19%, with a $542 payment.
- [How Much Does Brake Replacement Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/brake-replacement-cost/): Brake replacement cost averages about $335 to $394 for new brake pads on one axle, according to RepairPal. If the rotors need replacing too, one axle runs about $901 to $1,084, and doing pads and rotors on all four wheels comes to roughly $1,800 to $2,170.
- [Car Battery Replacement Cost in 2026](https://thedollarmap.com/car-battery-replacement-cost/): Car battery replacement cost for a regular 12-volt battery is about $268 to $368 installed, according to Jerry, while RepairPal's estimate runs $456 to $493 including parts and labor. The battery itself is most of the bill. Replacing the high-voltage pack in an electric car is a different job that costs $5,000 to $20,000 or more.
- [Electric vs Gas Car Cost in 2026: Which Is Cheaper to Own?](https://thedollarmap.com/electric-vs-gas-car-cost/): Electric vs gas car cost is closer than most people expect. AAA puts a compact electric SUV at about $11,888 a year to own versus $11,656 for a gas one, because the EV's much lower fuel bill is offset by faster depreciation. A new EV also sells for about $55,879 on average, versus $50,562 for all new vehicles.
- [Lease vs Buy a Car in 2026: Which Costs Less?](https://thedollarmap.com/lease-vs-buy-car/): In the lease vs buy car decision, leasing wins on the monthly payment and buying usually wins on total cost. In Q2 2026, the average new car lease payment was $148 a month lower than the $765 average new car loan payment, but in Bankrate's Camry example, buying and then selling after three years cost about $5,500 less than leasing for the same three years (our calculation).
- [How Much Do New Tires Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/new-tires-cost/): New tires cost about $151 each for an average all-season tire, or roughly $604 for a set of four before installation (our calculation from Consumer Reports prices compiled by Clark.com in May 2026). All-season SUV tires average about $245 each, and installation usually adds $15 to $45 per tire.
- [What Is the True Cost of Owning a Car in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/true-cost-of-owning-a-car/): The true cost of owning a car is about $12,863 a year for a new vehicle driven 15,000 miles, according to AAA's 2026 study. That is roughly $1,072 a month, or about 86 cents per mile. Depreciation is the biggest single cost at $4,422 a year.

## Pets

- [How Much Does It Cost to Own a Cat in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/cost-of-owning-a-cat/): The cost of owning a cat is about $850 to $4,400 a year for an adult cat, or roughly $70 to $305 a month. Plan on another $705 to $2,960 in upfront costs the first year, and $10,785 to $54,270 over a typical lifetime.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Own a Dog in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/cost-of-owning-a-dog/): The cost of owning a dog is about $1,930 to $5,305 a year for an adult dog, or roughly $145 to $505 a month for a medium breed. Expect another $1,195 to $4,650 in upfront costs the first year, and $19,840 to $58,875 over a lifetime depending on size.
- [Dog Boarding Cost in 2026: Kennels, Sitters and Daycare](https://thedollarmap.com/dog-boarding-cost/): The typical dog boarding cost is about $40 to $60 a night at a traditional kennel, or $280 to $420 for a week. Dog hotels with extras charge $75 to $150 a night, while doggy daycare (no overnight) runs about $25 to $45 a day.
- [How Much Is Pet Insurance in 2026, and Is It Worth It?](https://thedollarmap.com/pet-insurance-cost/): The average pet insurance cost for accident and illness coverage is about $70 a month ($836 a year) for a dog and $36 a month ($435 a year) for a cat. Accident-only plans cost far less, about $16 a month for dogs and $9 for cats, while adding wellness cover pushes dogs to about $118 a month.
- [How Much Does a Vet Visit Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/vet-visit-cost/): The typical vet visit cost for a routine wellness exam is $65 to $150 for a dog and $50 to $150 for a cat, or $70 to $250 or more once vaccines and tests are added. An emergency exam averages $135 for dogs and $143 for cats before any treatment.

## Family & Life

- [How Much Does Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/thanksgiving-dinner-cost/): The average Thanksgiving dinner cost is $55.18 for 10 people, or about $5.52 per person, in the American Farm Bureau Federation's 2025 survey, the newest available (the 2026 survey usually comes out the week before Thanksgiving). Adding a boneless ham, potatoes and green beans raises it to $77.09. USDA expects grocery prices to rise about 2.3% in 2026.
- [Average Child Care Cost in 2026: Daycare, Nanny and More](https://thedollarmap.com/child-care-cost/): The average child care cost in the US is about $332 a week for a daycare center and $870 a week for a full-time nanny, according to Care.com's 2026 survey. That is roughly $17,264 a year for daycare. Infant care costs the most.
- [What Is the Average Wedding Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/average-wedding-cost/): The average wedding cost in the US was $34,200 for couples married in 2025, with 117 guests and about $292 spent per guest. Zola's survey of couples marrying in 2026 puts the average a little higher, at $36,000. The engagement ring and honeymoon are extra.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/cost-of-having-a-baby/): The cost of having a baby averages $20,416 in total medical spending for pregnancy, birth and postpartum care, and families with employer insurance pay about $2,743 of that out of pocket. A C-section costs about $13,000 more in total than a vaginal birth.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/cost-of-raising-a-child/): The cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 is about $303,418 in the US, or $16,857 a year on average. The first five years cost the most, about $29,325 a year, because of full-time day care. College is not included.
- [Average Engagement Ring Cost in 2026](https://thedollarmap.com/engagement-ring-cost/): The average engagement ring cost was $4,600 for couples who married in 2025, according to The Knot's survey of about 10,500 couples. Lab-grown diamond rings averaged $4,300 and natural diamond rings $7,000. 61% of couples chose a lab-grown center stone.

## Saving & Investing

- [Average Savings by Age in 2026](https://thedollarmap.com/average-savings-by-age/): Average savings by age vary widely, but the typical US family had a median of $8,200 in checking, savings and similar accounts in 2025, and a mean of $62,900. By age, median balances ranged from $5,400 for families under 35 to $13,400 for ages 65 to 74 in the Fed's 2022 survey.
- [CD vs High-Yield Savings Account: Which Earns More in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/cd-vs-high-yield-savings/): In the CD vs high yield savings comparison, top 1-year CDs paid up to 4.60% APY in October 2026, while most top high-yield savings accounts paid about 4.00% to 4.40%. A CD locks in its rate but charges a penalty for early withdrawal; a savings account keeps your cash available, but its rate can drop at any time.
- [Emergency Fund Calculator: How Much Should You Save?](https://thedollarmap.com/emergency-fund-calculator/): An emergency fund calculator multiplies your essential monthly expenses by the months you want covered. The common rule is 3 to 6 months; based on BLS spending data for 2024, that is about $13,000 to $26,000 for an average US household's core costs. Single-income and self-employed households may want 6 to 12 months.
- [Sinking Funds: How to Save for Big Expenses Without Debt](https://thedollarmap.com/sinking-funds/): Sinking funds are savings pots for expenses you know are coming, like car insurance, repairs, holidays or a ring. You divide the cost by the months until it is due and save that amount monthly. For example, AAA's average car insurance cost of $1,694 a year works out to about $141 a month.

## Budgeting

- [Credit Card Payoff Calculator: How Long Until Your Balance Is Gone](https://thedollarmap.com/credit-card-payoff-calculator/): The credit card payoff calculator above shows how long your balance takes to clear and what it costs. At the 22.36% average rate on cards charged interest (Federal Reserve, August 2026), a $5,300 balance paid at the minimum of 1% plus interest takes about 237 months, nearly 20 years, and costs about $8,800 in interest. Adding $100 a month cuts that to about 42 months and $1,988 (our calculation).
- [Mortgage Calculator: Monthly Payment With Taxes, Insurance and PMI](https://thedollarmap.com/mortgage-calculator/): Use the mortgage calculator above to see your full monthly payment. At Freddie Mac's 7.32% average 30-year rate (Oct 22, 2026), the $417,500 median home with 10% down costs about $2,581 a month in principal and interest, or about $3,409 once property tax, homeowners insurance and PMI are added (our calculation).
- [How Much House Can I Afford in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/how-much-house-can-i-afford/): How much house can I afford depends mostly on income and mortgage rates. Using the 28/36 rule, a 7.32% rate and 20% down, a household earning $100,000 can afford about $340,000, and the median household income of $87,460 supports about $294,000 (our calculation). Buying the $417,500 median home takes roughly $121,000 a year.
- [Rent vs Buy Calculator: Is It Cheaper to Rent or Buy a Home in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator/): A rent vs buy calculator compares the full monthly cost of owning with the rent you would pay instead. At the September 2026 median home price of $417,500 and a 7.32% mortgage rate, mortgage and property tax alone come to about $2,607 a month with 20% down (our calculation), while median asking rent in the 50 largest metros is $1,694. Buying tends to win only if you stay long enough to build equity.
- [Take-Home Pay Calculator: Your 2026 Paycheck After Taxes, by State](https://thedollarmap.com/take-home-pay-calculator/): A single filer earning $60,000 in 2026 takes home about $50,390 a year in a state with no income tax, such as Texas or Florida: $5,020 federal income tax, $3,720 Social Security and $870 Medicare come out. That is about $1,938 every two weeks. In California the same salary takes home about $48,741 after $1,649 of state tax.
- [50/30/20 Budget Calculator: How to Split Your Take-Home Pay](https://thedollarmap.com/50-30-20-budget-calculator/): A 50/30/20 budget calculator splits your monthly after-tax income into 50% for needs, 30% for wants and 20% for savings and extra debt payments. On $5,000 of take-home pay, that is $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000. The rule comes from Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi's book All Your Worth.
- [Average Grocery Bill per Month in 2026](https://thedollarmap.com/average-grocery-bill/): The average grocery bill on USDA's moderate-cost plan is about $1,389 a month for a family of four with school-age kids, $808 for a couple aged 19 to 50, and $404 to $478 for one adult (our calculation from September 2026 USDA figures). A thrifty budget for the same family of four is $1,024.
- [Average Utility Bills per Month in 2026](https://thedollarmap.com/average-utility-bill/): The average utility bill for a U.S. household is about $363 a month in 2026, covering electricity, natural gas, water and sewer, and trash, based on doxo's median bill payments. Home internet adds about $81 more, according to BroadbandNow, for a total of roughly $444 (our calculation).

## Travel

- [How Much Does a Road Trip Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/road-trip-cost-calculator/): A road trip cost calculator adds up fuel, lodging and food. With gas at $4.27 a gallon and an average new car at 27.2 mpg, fuel runs about 16 cents a mile, so a 1,500 mile, 6 night trip for four costs roughly $3,100 including hotels and meals.
- [Average Hotel Cost per Night in the US (2026)](https://thedollarmap.com/average-hotel-cost-per-night/): The average hotel cost per night in the US was $160.54 in 2025, according to CoStar. Rates have risen in 2026, reaching a record $179.30 for one week in September, and range from about $71 at economy hotels to over $425 at luxury hotels.
- [How Much Does a Cruise Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/cost-of-a-cruise/): The average cost of a cruise is about $2,500 per person for a 7-day trip and $2,000 for 5 days, once fares, port fees, tips and onboard spending are included. Base fares alone average about $170 to $265 per person per day across the big three cruise companies.
- [How Much Does a Honeymoon Cost in 2026?](https://thedollarmap.com/honeymoon-cost/): The average honeymoon cost is about $5,300 to $5,500 for a trip of roughly seven days, according to The Knot and Zola. Budget trips can come in at $1,500 to $4,000, while luxury honeymoons often run $8,000 to $15,000 or more.

## Live data

- [Gas prices today](https://thedollarmap.com/gas-prices-today/): AAA daily averages for every state, with a 12-month EIA chart.
- [Mortgage rates today](https://thedollarmap.com/mortgage-rates-today/): Freddie Mac weekly 30-year and 15-year rates with payments.
- [Cost Index](https://thedollarmap.com/cost-index/): ten everyday prices from official sources (CSV: https://thedollarmap.com/cost-index.csv).
- [Monthly price reports](https://thedollarmap.com/reports/): frozen monthly snapshots of the Cost Index.
- [Cost comparisons](https://thedollarmap.com/compare/): side-by-side "this or that" guides.
- [Grocery prices](https://thedollarmap.com/grocery-prices/): BLS monthly average prices for eggs, milk, beef and other staples, with multi-year history.
- [Electricity cost by state](https://thedollarmap.com/electricity-cost-by-state/): EIA residential price per kWh and average bill for every state.
- [Rent by state](https://thedollarmap.com/rent-by-state/): Census Bureau median rent for every state.
- [Take-home pay calculator](https://thedollarmap.com/take-home-pay-calculator/): paycheck after federal, state and payroll taxes, for every state.
- [Car insurance by state](https://thedollarmap.com/car-insurance-cost-by-state/): average full and minimum coverage premiums.
- [Cost of living by state](https://thedollarmap.com/cost-of-living/): what a salary leaves after taxes, rent, bills, gas, car insurance, health insurance and groceries, any two states compared.
- [Budget by state](https://thedollarmap.com/budget-by-state/): a monthly budget for every state from official data.
- [Hourly to salary](https://thedollarmap.com/hourly-to-salary/): hourly wage to yearly pay, before and after 2026 taxes in every state.
- [Child care cost by state](https://thedollarmap.com/child-care-cost-by-state/), [property tax by state](https://thedollarmap.com/property-tax-by-state/), [home insurance by state](https://thedollarmap.com/home-insurance-cost-by-state/), [health insurance by state](https://thedollarmap.com/health-insurance-cost-by-state/), [sales tax by state](https://thedollarmap.com/sales-tax-by-state/), [gas tax by state](https://thedollarmap.com/gas-tax-by-state/), [minimum wage by state](https://thedollarmap.com/minimum-wage-by-state/).
- [This week in prices](https://thedollarmap.com/this-week/): what moved this week.
- [Calculators](https://thedollarmap.com/calculators/): every DollarMap calculator.

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