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Termite Treatment Cost (2026)

~$1,200
National average cost of termite treatment on a typical home in 2026.
Typical range: $500 – $3,000
Source: Service-provider averages, 2026

A termite treatment costs about $1,200 nationally, but the real number depends heavily on where you live. HomeCostLens starts from this researched national average and applies a local price factor for each metro, so you get a figure that reflects your city's labor, climate, and permit costs — not a one-size-fits-all national number.

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Termite Treatment cost by treatment

TreatmentTypical national total
Spot treatment$600
Liquid barrier treatment$1,500
Bait system (annual)$1,800
Tent fumigation$3,000
Termite Treatment cost by treatment (national)
$0k$1k$2k$2k$3k$600Spot treatment$1,500Liquid barriertreatment$1,800Bait systemannual$3,000Tent fumigation
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Termite Treatment cost by city

Local cost = national average × each metro's location factor. Pick your city:

CityLocation factorAvg. termite treatment
New York, NY1.13$1,350
Los Angeles, CA1.16$1,390
Chicago, IL1.03$1,230
Dallas, TX1.03$1,240
Houston, TX1.00$1,200
Washington, DC1.09$1,300
Philadelphia, PA1.03$1,240
Miami, FL1.12$1,340
Atlanta, GA1.01$1,210
Boston, MA1.12$1,340
Phoenix, AZ1.05$1,270
San Francisco, CA1.18$1,420
Seattle, WA1.13$1,360
Minneapolis, MN1.04$1,250
San Diego, CA1.11$1,340
Tampa, FL1.03$1,240
Denver, CO1.05$1,270
Baltimore, MD1.03$1,230
Charlotte, NC0.97$1,160
Orlando, FL1.01$1,210
Detroit, MI0.98$1,180
Riverside, CA1.08$1,290
San Antonio, TX0.94$1,120
Portland, OR1.07$1,280
St. Louis, MO0.96$1,160
Sacramento, CA1.09$1,310
Pittsburgh, PA0.94$1,130
Las Vegas, NV0.97$1,170
Austin, TX0.98$1,170
Cincinnati, OH0.94$1,130
Kansas City, MO0.93$1,120
Columbus, OH0.94$1,130
Cleveland, OH0.93$1,120
Indianapolis, IN0.95$1,140
Nashville, TN0.97$1,170
San Jose, CA1.13$1,350
Virginia Beach, VA0.97$1,170
Providence, RI1.01$1,210
Milwaukee, WI0.95$1,150
Jacksonville, FL0.99$1,190
Memphis, TN0.92$1,110
Oklahoma City, OK0.91$1,090
Louisville, KY0.94$1,130
Hartford, CT1.03$1,230
Richmond, VA0.98$1,180
New Orleans, LA0.91$1,090
Buffalo, NY0.94$1,130
Raleigh, NC0.98$1,180
Birmingham, AL0.93$1,110
Salt Lake City, UT0.96$1,160

Frequently asked questions

How much does termite treatment cost on average?
Nationally, termite treatment costs about $1,200, with most homeowners paying $500 – $3,000. Your local price depends on labor rates, materials and scope, and code — pick your city below for a local figure.
What is the most affordable termite treatment option?
Spot treatment is typically the lowest-cost option at around $600 nationally, while premium options cost considerably more.