Tree Removal Cost by State (2026)
Average prices for tree removal across 43 US states, ranked from most affordable to priciest. Ranges are computed from local cost factors — regional labor rates, material availability, permit requirements, and climate — so you can plan a realistic budget wherever you live.
| # | State | Covered Cities | Average Range (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN | 1 | $264 – $1,760 per tree |
| 2 | MS | 1 | $264 – $1,760 per tree |
| 3 | MO | 2 | $266 – $1,770 per tree |
| 4 | OK | 2 | $269 – $1,790 per tree |
| 5 | KS | 1 | $270 – $1,800 per tree |
| 6 | AR | 1 | $270 – $1,800 per tree |
| 7 | AL | 3 | $271 – $1,807 per tree |
| 8 | OH | 5 | $272 – $1,812 per tree |
| 9 | TN | 4 | $272 – $1,815 per tree |
| 10 | KY | 2 | $275 – $1,830 per tree |
| 11 | NM | 1 | $276 – $1,840 per tree |
| 12 | GA | 3 | $277 – $1,847 per tree |
| 13 | AZ | 2 | $279 – $1,860 per tree |
| 14 | SD | 1 | $279 – $1,860 per tree |
| 15 | TX | 7 | $280 – $1,869 per tree |
| 16 | LA | 2 | $281 – $1,870 per tree |
| 17 | NC | 4 | $281 – $1,870 per tree |
| 18 | MI | 2 | $281 – $1,870 per tree |
| 19 | IA | 1 | $282 – $1,880 per tree |
| 20 | SC | 3 | $283 – $1,887 per tree |
| 21 | NE | 1 | $285 – $1,900 per tree |
| 22 | ND | 1 | $285 – $1,900 per tree |
| 23 | FL | 6 | $291 – $1,940 per tree |
| 24 | VA | 3 | $292 – $1,947 per tree |
| 25 | WI | 2 | $297 – $1,980 per tree |
| 26 | CO | 2 | $303 – $2,020 per tree |
| 27 | PA | 2 | $305 – $2,030 per tree |
| 28 | NV | 2 | $305 – $2,030 per tree |
| 29 | UT | 1 | $306 – $2,040 per tree |
| 30 | NY | 5 | $308 – $2,052 per tree |
| 31 | MD | 1 | $309 – $2,060 per tree |
| 32 | ID | 1 | $312 – $2,080 per tree |
| 33 | MN | 1 | $315 – $2,100 per tree |
| 34 | OR | 3 | $317 – $2,113 per tree |
| 35 | WA | 3 | $324 – $2,160 per tree |
| 36 | CT | 1 | $324 – $2,160 per tree |
| 37 | RI | 1 | $330 – $2,200 per tree |
| 38 | IL | 1 | $336 – $2,240 per tree |
| 39 | CA | 10 | $349 – $2,324 per tree |
| 40 | DC | 1 | $360 – $2,400 per tree |
| 41 | MA | 1 | $366 – $2,440 per tree |
| 42 | NJ | 2 | $371 – $2,470 per tree |
| 43 | HI | 1 | $390 – $2,600 per tree |
Cheapest vs. Most Expensive States
The most affordable state for tree removal in our data is IN (from $264 per tree), while the priciest is HI (up to $2,600 per tree). Regional differences come from labor rates, permit fees, and how common the work is in each market.
How We Calculate State Averages
We take every covered city's local cost factor — the multiplier that adjusts national pricing for that metro — and average it per state. The result is a practical planning range, not a quote. For an exact figure for your project, use the Cost Calculator or read the full Tree Removal guide.