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HoursHQ vs CostLocal

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HoursHQ compared with CostLocal
DetailHoursHQ logo HoursHQCostLocal logo CostLocal
What it doesUK calculators for work, hours and pay with every figure cited to source Local cost ranges for home projects, built from federal wage and price data
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inGB US
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 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%).
Key features
  • Timesheet calculator
  • Minimum wage checker
  • Take-home pay calculator
  • Holiday entitlement calculator
  • Maternity pay calculator
  • Redundancy pay calculator
  • Sources cited with dates
  • Shows calculation workings
  • Letter templates
  • Guides explaining rules
  • 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
What makes it different
  • Every figure cited to its source with dates so you can check rather than trust
  • All workings shown step by step for every calculation
  • No sign-up required and nothing stored from calculators
  • Covers all four UK jurisdictions including Scotland and Northern Ireland
  • Honest about areas where the law is genuinely unsettled
  • Adjusts national averages to your specific metro area
  • Free estimator with optional paid reports and subscriptions
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check5 +5 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)40
Referring domains (Majestic)20

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