Cost guide
How much does xeriscaping cost?
Quick answer
Xeriscaping costs $5 - $20 per sq ft in the US (Fixr, 2025). It is most expensive in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Washington and cheapest in Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, following local landscaping wages.
- US range (per sq ft)
- $5 - $20
- Typical
- -
- Most expensive
- District of Columbia
- Cheapest
- Mississippi
Estimates compiled .
Cost calculator
Estimated cost in the US: $1,500 - $6,000 (300 square feet at per sq ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects the price
- Area converted and how much existing turf is removed.
- Plant choices, rock and mulch materials.
- Drip irrigation for establishment.
- Local water-utility rebates that can offset turf removal.
Xeriscaping cost in every state
Highest to lowest. Open a state for its calculator and local companies.
US range from Fixr (2025); state estimates adjust the labor share by BLS landscaping wages. How the estimates work.
Other landscaping costs
- Lawn Mowing cost
- Lawn Fertilization cost
- Yard Cleanup cost
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost
- Gardener cost
- Tree Removal cost
- Sod Installation cost
- Artificial Turf Installation cost
- Sprinkler System Installation cost
- Landscape Design cost
- Landscaping Installation cost
- Paver Patio cost
- Retaining Wall cost
- French Drain cost
- Landscape Lighting cost
- Snow Removal cost
- Commercial Lawn Care cost
Xeriscaping cost: common questions
How much does xeriscaping cost?
Nationally $5 - $20 per sq ft, according to Fixr. State estimates range from $4.53 - $18 in Mississippi to $5.47 - $22 in District of Columbia.
What affects the cost of xeriscaping?
Area converted and how much existing turf is removed. Plant choices, rock and mulch materials. Drip irrigation for establishment. Local water-utility rebates that can offset turf removal.
What should a xeriscaping quote include?
Ask each company to put plant list, drip irrigation and whether the work qualifies for a local rebate in writing, and compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope.
Where is xeriscaping cheapest?
Based on landscaping wages, the lowest estimates are in Mississippi ($4.53 - $18), West Virginia ($4.55 - $18), Louisiana ($4.57 - $18).