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Quick answer: A custom website in the US typically costs $3,000–$75,000+ — a simple marketing site runs $3k–$15k, a custom business site $15k–$40k, and an e-commerce or web-app build more. Use the calculator to get a realistic range for your project in about 30 seconds — no sign-up.
Estimated website cost
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— hrs · ~— weeks
Blended US rate$90–$140/hr
Build effort—
Contingency+15%
how this works
The calculator scales a baseline effort by site type, then adds hours for each unique page template, your design approach, the build/CMS choice and any special features — the same way agencies scope fixed-price web work. Studies put a typical small-business website at $2,000–$9,000 and custom builds well beyond that, so treat this as a planning range; a precise quote follows a short scoping call.
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frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost in 2026?
A simple US business website runs about $3,000-$15,000; custom or e-commerce sites $15,000-$75,000+, driven mostly by design, page count and features.
Is WordPress cheaper than a custom build?
Usually yes for content sites. A hand-built WordPress (GeneratePress) site avoids bloated builders while staying fast and affordable; headless/custom stacks cost more but suit apps.
Does this include hosting and maintenance?
No - it estimates design and build. Hosting and care plans are separate and modest by comparison.
How accurate is it?
It is a planning-grade range. A precise fixed price comes after a short discovery call, which we offer free.
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