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How much does house cleaning cost in Peoria, IL? (2026)
Short answer: In the Peoria, Illinois area, a cleaning company typically charges about $150 to $192 per visit to clean a 3-bedroom home every two weeks, $209 to $393 for a first-time or deep clean, and $349 to $786 for a move-out clean, based on the published price pages of local companies[1][2]. Independent cleaners list $19.75 to $24.03 an hour[4]. There is no sales tax on house cleaning in Illinois[7].
Updated 2026-10-22. All third-party figures were read from the cited pages on 2026-10-22. Disclosure: Wrenly Home is a Peoria-area cleaning service, and our own prices are included and labelled.
Peoria house cleaning prices compared
Published per-visit prices for the same kinds of homes. "From" prices are starting prices; your quote can be higher.
| Service and home | CottageCare Peoria | Molly Maid of Peoria | Wrenly Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every 2 weeks, 2 bed | $138 (2 bed/2 bath condo)[1] | - | $139 (2 bed/2 bath) |
| Every 2 weeks, 3 bed | $182 (3 bed/2.5 bath)[1] | from $150 (3 bed/2 bath)[2] | $165 (3 bed/2 bath); $180 (3 bed/2.5 bath) |
| Every 2 weeks, 4 bed | - | from $215 (4 bed/2.5 bath)[2] | $215 (4 bed/3 bath) |
| Weekly, 3 bed | $164 (3 bed/2.5 bath)[1] | from $140 (3 bed/2 bath)[2] | $149 (3 bed/2 bath) |
| Monthly, 3 bed | $237 (3 bed/2.5 bath)[1] | - | $199 (3 bed/2 bath) |
| First-time / deep clean, 3 bed | $273 (3 bed/2.5 bath)[1] | - | $269 (3 bed/2 bath) |
| Move-out, 3 bed | $546 before appliances (3 bed/2.5 bath)[1] | - | $369 incl. fridge & oven (3 bed/2 bath) |
| 5 bed, every 2 weeks | $286 (5 bed/3.5 bath)[1] | - | $274 (5 bed/3.5 bath) |
CottageCare's published ranges for most Peoria homes: weekly $126-$236 (typical $173), every other week $140-$262 (typical $192), monthly $182-$341 (typical $249), first-time $209-$393 (typical $287), vacant/move-out $349-$786[1]. Starr House Cleaning, an independent Peoria-area cleaner, quotes $0.12-$0.20 per square foot, or $120-$180 for a typical 1,500 sq ft home[3].
What do independent house cleaners charge per hour in Peoria?
About $19.75 to $24.03 an hour in Peoria, per Care.com's provider-reported rates (October 2026), lower than the Illinois ($22.19-$26.87) and U.S. ($21.59-$26.33) averages[4].
| Place | Average starting rate | Average max rate |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $19.75/hr | $24.03/hr |
| Pekin, IL | $18.83/hr | $20.50/hr |
| Chillicothe, IL | $19.83/hr | $21.17/hr |
| Illinois | $22.19/hr | $26.87/hr |
| United States | $21.59/hr | $26.33/hr |
For context, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 940 people employed as maids and housekeeping cleaners in the Peoria metro in May 2025, with a median wage of $16.86/hr (mean $17.06, median annual $35,060), close to the U.S. median of $17.07[5]. That covers employees of hotels, hospitals and cleaning companies; it is what workers earn, not what households pay. A company's price also covers supplies, travel, scheduling, payment processing and guarantees.
Hourly vs flat pricing: at $20-$25 an hour, a cleaner who needs 4 to 5 hours for a 3-bedroom home works out to about $80-$125, but you take on the time risk and, if you hire someone directly and regularly, possible household-employer paperwork. Flat per-visit pricing (by bedrooms and bathrooms, or by room) fixes the price before the visit.
What changes the price of a house cleaning?
- Size. Bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage drive time. 61.6% of housing units in the Peoria metro have three or more bedrooms[6], so the 3-bedroom price is the one most households should look at.
- Age and layout of the home. The median home in the Peoria metro was built in 1968[6]; in ZIP 61525 (Dunlap) it is 2002 and 57.3% of homes there have four or more bedrooms, versus 22% metro-wide[6]. Older homes often have more trim, radiators and separate rooms to detail; bigger newer homes have more bathrooms and floor area.
- Frequency. Weekly visits cost less per visit than every two weeks, and monthly costs the most per visit, at every company in the table.
- First visit. First-time and one-time cleans cost more because they include catch-up detail work.
- Empty vs lived-in. Move-out cleans cost the most because they include the insides of cabinets, drawers and appliances. Check whether fridge and oven are included or add-ons.
- Pets and condition. Heavy pet hair or a long gap since the last cleaning adds time, especially on the first visit.
Weekly vs every two weeks vs monthly: cost per month
Wrenly Home prices for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home (monthly cost = per-visit price × average visits per month).
| Schedule | Per visit | Visits per year | About per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every week | $149 | 52 | $646 |
| Every 2 weeks | $165 | 26 | $358 |
| Once a month | $199 | 12 | $199 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does house cleaning cost in Peoria, IL?
For a typical 3-bedroom home cleaned every two weeks, published Peoria-area company prices run about $150 to $192 per visit: Molly Maid of Peoria starts at $150 (3 bed/2 bath up to 2,000 sq ft), CottageCare Peoria prices a 3 bed/2.5 bath example at $182 and says its typical every-other-week visit is $192, and Wrenly Home charges $165 (3 bed/2 bath). Independent cleaners on Care.com list $19.75 to $24.03 an hour.
How much is a deep clean or first-time clean in Peoria?
CottageCare Peoria publishes first-time cleanings of $209 to $393 (typical $287); Wrenly Home's deep clean is $175 to $429 ($269 for 3 bedrooms).
How much is a move-out cleaning in Peoria?
CottageCare Peoria lists vacant/move-out cleans at $349 to $786 before appliances (inside fridge +$65, inside oven +$75). Wrenly Home's move-out clean is $229 to $575 with the inside of the fridge and oven included.
What is the hourly rate for a house cleaner in Peoria?
Care.com reports an average starting rate of $19.75 an hour in Peoria (average max $24.03), below the Illinois average of $22.19 and the U.S. average of $21.59. Separately, the BLS reports that maids and housekeeping cleaners employed in the Peoria metro earned a median wage of $16.86 an hour in May 2025; that's what workers are paid, not what customers are charged.
Is weekly cleaning cheaper than every two weeks?
Per visit, yes; per month, no. At Wrenly Home a 3-bedroom home is $149 per weekly visit (about $646 a month) versus $165 every two weeks (about $358 a month). CottageCare's 3-bedroom example shows the same pattern: $164 weekly vs $182 every other week.
Do you pay sales tax on house cleaning in Illinois?
No. The Illinois Department of Revenue says Illinois does not tax sales of services, and residential cleaning labor is a service.
Sources
- CottageCare (Peoria). https://cottagecare.com/locations/peoria/house-cleaning-prices/. Published 2026 price page, 'Last updated September 2026'. Priced by the room; appliances extra on move-outs. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Molly Maid of Peoria, pricing page. https://www.mollymaid.com/locations/peoria/pricing/. 'Starting at' prices; the page notes pricing may vary by home. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Starr House Cleaning Service (independent). https://starrhousecleaningservice.com/. Standard cleaning $0.12-$0.20 per sq ft; a typical 1,500 sq ft home $120-$180. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Care.com, house cleaning cost in Peoria, IL. https://www.care.com/cost/house-cleaning/peoria-il. Rates reported by individual providers on Care.com, 'as of October 2026'. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_37900.htm. Peoria MSA series OEUM003790000000037201208 (Peoria MSA median hourly); OEUM003790000000037201203 (mean hourly); OEUM003790000000037201213 (median annual); OEUM003790000000037201201 (employment); OEUN000000000000037201208 (U.S. median hourly). Accessed 2026-10-22.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25003, B25035, B25077, B25041, B25024), via Census Reporter, ACS 2024 5-year. https://censusreporter.org/. Peoria, IL Metro Area (CBSA 37900) and service-area ZCTAs. Accessed 2026-10-22.
- Illinois Department of Revenue: Illinois does not tax sales of services (Q&A 129). https://tax.illinois.gov/questionsandanswers/answer.129.html. Accessed 2026-10-22.
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