Startup Costs
by Business
Real, itemized startup cost ranges for dozens of business types — one-time buildout cost and monthly burn, sorted cheapest to start first.
Dropshipping
$940 – $5,370 one-time · $330 – $2,400/mo
Notary
$1,050 – $4,180 one-time · $130 – $550/mo
Candle Making
$2,200 – $8,800 one-time · $30 – $200/mo
Craft
$2,900 – $22,800 one-time · $400 – $2,170/mo
Vending Massage Chairs
$3,900 – $13,100 one-time · $140 – $560/mo
Cleaning
$5,950 – $25,300 one-time · $440 – $1,530/mo
Bookkeeping
$6,350 – $23,000 one-time · $210 – $870/mo
Atm
$8,800 – $31,000 one-time · $130 – $540/mo
Consulting
$8,900 – $42,500 one-time · $230 – $1,000/mo
Mobile Detailing
$9,050 – $47,100 one-time · $470 – $1,380/mo
Vending Machine
$9,250 – $32,700 one-time · $340 – $800/mo
Photography
$9,350 – $37,500 one-time · $720 – $3,380/mo
Handyman
$11,150 – $50,300 one-time · $270 – $850/mo
Pool Cleaning
$11,350 – $39,300 one-time · $450 – $1,500/mo
Clothing Brand
$11,500 – $53,200 one-time · $400 – $2,170/mo
Pressure Washing
$13,350 – $76,000 one-time · $830 – $2,450/mo
Home Care
$21,300 – $77,500 one-time · $1,050 – $4,800/mo
Junk Removal
$26,600 – $92,500 one-time · $1,400 – $5,700/mo
Mobile Bar
$27,500 – $124,000 one-time · $1,800 – $9,150/mo
Pet Grooming
$28,200 – $109,500 one-time · $430 – $1,150/mo
Lawn Care
$30,400 – $115,500 one-time · $1,130 – $3,450/mo
Pest Control
$31,200 – $93,000 one-time · $850 – $2,200/mo
Barbershop
$35,300 – $144,000 one-time · $680 – $1,800/mo
Landscaping
$49,000 – $157,500 one-time · $280 – $1,450/mo
Nail Salon
$53,500 – $175,500 one-time · $730 – $2,350/mo
Daycare
$57,300 – $229,000 one-time · $10,650 – $34,600/mo
Cafe
$68,500 – $300,500 one-time · $250 – $950/mo
Food Truck
$74,300 – $199,000 one-time · $950 – $3,050/mo
Hvac
$103,000 – $224,500 one-time · $1,080 – $4,050/mo
Dumpster Rental
$111,300 – $285,000 one-time · $1,000 – $3,300/mo
Coffee Shop
$112,000 – $400,500 one-time · $2,150 – $7,450/mo
Restaurant
$122,500 – $768,000 one-time · $450 – $2,100/mo
Towing
$155,700 – $420,500 one-time · $3,650 – $10,700/mo
Construction
$191,500 – $1,045,000 one-time · $7,300 – $32,500/mo
Bar
$203,000 – $1,223,000 one-time · $6,100 – $29,000/mo
Gym
$229,000 – $1,522,500 one-time · $2,600 – $12,000/mo
Laundromat
$240,000 – $725,000 one-time · $4,500 – $22,400/mo
Trucking
$307,200 – $607,500 one-time · $1,150 – $4,200/mo
Carwash
$571,000 – $3,500,000 one-time · $2,050 – $8,250/mo
Storage Units
$781,000 – $7,400,000 one-time · $2,150 – $20,600/mo
These are directional ranges, not a quote for your exact plan. Customize the numbers for your idea with the free startup cost calculator, or get a free signal scan to see real demand before you spend. Also see is it profitable? verdicts by business.