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CostLocal compared with MakeCalculator
DetailCostLocal logo CostLocalMakeCalculator logo MakeCalculator
What it doesLocal cost ranges for home projects, built from federal wage and price data Free calculators that show their working
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: estimator and all cost pages, save up to 3 estimates, free 1-page PDF preview, request up to 3 local quotes. Detailed Estimate Report: $9 one-time for a multi-page PDF. CostLocal Pro: $19/month or $149/year (save 35%). Not given
Key features
  • 38 home projects with cost ranges
  • 300 US metro areas covered
  • Local labor costs scaled by Bureau of Labor Statistics median wages
  • Materials and permits scaled by Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities
  • Every source named and dated
  • Save up to 3 estimates for free
  • Request up to 3 local contractor quotes
  • Price alerts and priority quote matching in Pro plan
  • Contractor questions and hiring checklists
  • Shows formulas and worked examples
  • Runs in your browser
  • No sign-up required
  • 785 calculators and tools
  • Works on phones, tablets and computers
  • Data stays on your device
  • Covers 54 subjects
What makes it different
  • Adjusts national averages to your specific metro area
  • Free estimator with optional paid reports and subscriptions
  • Calculators show their working, not just the answer
  • Results come with formula, steps and worked examples
  • Your numbers never leave your browser
  • Built from standard published formulas and tested
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 +5 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)00
Referring domains (Majestic)00

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