Startup Costs by Industry
149 business types across 12 industries. Real cost ranges based on SBA data, state filings, and owner reports.
Industry Overview
| Industry | Business Types | Cost Range | Average Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 26 | $500 - $1.5M | $26K - $150K |
| Food & Beverage | 25 | $2K - $3.0M | $46K - $375K |
| Health & Fitness | 21 | $5K - $1.0M | $97K - $355K |
| Online | 15 | $0 - $75K | $2K - $21K |
| Professional Services | 13 | $200 - $75K | $3K - $21K |
| Automotive | 11 | $3K - $500K | $23K - $168K |
| Retail | 8 | $2K - $2.0M | $48K - $371K |
| Pet | 7 | $200 - $200K | $15K - $83K |
| Education & Childcare | 6 | $500 - $250K | $10K - $110K |
| Construction & Trades | 6 | $10K - $75K | $12K - $63K |
| Real Estate | 5 | $5K - $2.0M | $55K - $491K |
| Creative & Media | 3 | $2K - $100K | $11K - $47K |
| Business Costs | 3 | $0 - $15K | $182 - $8K |
Service Businesses
26 business types | $500 - $1.5M total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Gutter Cleaning Business | $500 | $5,000 |
| Grill Cleaning Business | $500 | $5,000 |
| Window Cleaning Business | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| Picnic Setup Business | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| Cleaning Business | $1,500 | $15,000 |
| Handyman Business | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Lawn Care Business | $2,000 | $20,000 |
| Pool Cleaning Business | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Pressure Washing Business | $3,000 | $20,000 |
| Painting Business | $3,000 | $15,000 |
| Bounce House Rental Business | $3,000 | $15,000 |
| Locksmith Business | $3,000 | $15,000 |
| Landscaping Business | $5,000 | $50,000 |
| Carpet Cleaning Business | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| Junk Removal Business | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| Pest Control Business | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Cleaning Franchise | $10,000 | $60,000 |
| Golf Cart Rental Business | $15,000 | $100,000 |
| Escape Room | $20,000 | $100,000 |
| Dumpster Rental Business | $30,000 | $100,000 |
| Axe Throwing Business | $30,000 | $150,000 |
| Lawn Care Franchise | $40,000 | $200,000 |
| Event Venue | $50,000 | $500,000 |
| Arcade | $50,000 | $400,000 |
| Laundromat | $100,000 | $500,000 |
| Trampoline Park | $300,000 | $1,500,000 |
Food & Beverage Businesses
25 business types | $2K - $3.0M total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Chef Business | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Mini Pancake Business | $2,000 | $15,000 |
| Microgreens Business | $2,000 | $20,000 |
| Shaved Ice Business | $2,500 | $15,000 |
| Food Cart | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Meal Prep Business | $5,000 | $50,000 |
| Catering Business | $10,000 | $75,000 |
| Food Trailer | $10,000 | $40,000 |
| Bakery | $15,000 | $250,000 |
| Ice Cream Shop | $20,000 | $150,000 |
| Juice Bar | $20,000 | $150,000 |
| Ghost Kitchen | $20,000 | $150,000 |
| Coffee Shop | $25,000 | $300,000 |
| Food Truck | $28,000 | $114,000 |
| Coffee Truck | $30,000 | $120,000 |
| Donut Shop | $30,000 | $200,000 |
| Coffee Roastery | $40,000 | $250,000 |
| Sandwich Shop | $70,000 | $300,000 |
| Pizza Shop | $75,000 | $350,000 |
| Bubble Tea Shop | $80,000 | $300,000 |
| Bar | $100,000 | $500,000 |
| Brewery | $100,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Pure Green Franchise | $132,000 | $235,000 |
| Brewpub | $150,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Restaurant | $175,000 | $750,000 |
Health & Fitness Businesses
21 business types | $5K - $1.0M total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapy Business | $5,000 | $50,000 |
| Mental Health Practice | $5,000 | $50,000 |
| Yoga Studio | $15,000 | $100,000 |
| Lash & Brow Studio | $15,000 | $60,000 |
| Personal Training Studio | $20,000 | $100,000 |
| CrossFit Box | $30,000 | $100,000 |
| Pilates Studio | $30,000 | $150,000 |
| IV Hydration Business | $30,000 | $150,000 |
| Barbershop | $40,000 | $150,000 |
| Gym | $50,000 | $500,000 |
| Nail Salon | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| Tanning Salon | $50,000 | $250,000 |
| Residential Care Home | $50,000 | $500,000 |
| Hair Salon | $60,000 | $250,000 |
| Day Spa | $100,000 | $500,000 |
| BrightStar Care Franchise | $132,000 | $235,000 |
| Med Spa | $200,000 | $750,000 |
| Optometry Practice | $200,000 | $600,000 |
| Dental Practice | $250,000 | $750,000 |
| Veterinary Practice | $300,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Orthodontic Practice | $400,000 | $1,000,000 |
Online Businesses
15 business types | $0 - $75K total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Writing Business | $0 | $1,000 |
| Print on Demand Business | $0 | $3,000 |
| Social Media Management Business | $0 | $2,000 |
| Dropshipping Business | $500 | $5,000 |
| Online Course Business | $500 | $5,000 |
| Podcast Business | $500 | $5,000 |
| Web Design Business | $500 | $5,000 |
| Candle Business | $500 | $15,000 |
| Soap Making Business | $500 | $10,000 |
| Ecommerce Store | $2,000 | $50,000 |
| Clothing Brand | $2,000 | $50,000 |
| Amazon FBA Business | $3,000 | $25,000 |
| Subscription Box Business | $3,000 | $20,000 |
| AI Consulting Business | $5,000 | $50,000 |
| AI Automation Agency | $8,000 | $75,000 |
Professional Services
13 business types | $200 - $75K total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant Business | $200 | $5,000 |
| Coaching Business | $500 | $5,000 |
| Consulting Business | $500 | $5,000 |
| Notary Business | $500 | $5,000 |
| Bookkeeping Business | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Event Planning Business | $2,000 | $15,000 |
| Recruiting Business | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Medical Billing Business | $2,000 | $20,000 |
| Accounting Firm | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Insurance Agency | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| Law Firm | $5,000 | $50,000 |
| Climate Tech Consulting Business | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Staffing Agency | $10,000 | $75,000 |
Automotive Businesses
11 business types | $3K - $500K total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Detailing Business | $3,000 | $15,000 |
| Moving Company | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Hotshot Trucking | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Box Truck Business | $10,000 | $60,000 |
| Trucking Company | $15,000 | $200,000 |
| Auto Detailing Shop | $15,000 | $75,000 |
| Tow Truck Business | $30,000 | $100,000 |
| Tire Shop | $30,000 | $300,000 |
| Car Rental Business | $30,000 | $250,000 |
| Auto Repair Shop | $50,000 | $250,000 |
| Car Wash | $50,000 | $500,000 |
Retail Businesses
8 business types | $2K - $2.0M total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Fireworks Stand | $2,000 | $65,000 |
| Vending Machine Business | $3,000 | $30,000 |
| Florist | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Thrift Store | $15,000 | $75,000 |
| Vape Shop | $25,000 | $100,000 |
| Boutique / Retail Store | $30,000 | $150,000 |
| Liquor Store | $50,000 | $500,000 |
| Gas Station | $250,000 | $2,000,000 |
Pet Businesses
7 business types | $200 - $200K total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Walking Business | $200 | $2,000 |
| Pet Sitting Business | $500 | $3,000 |
| Dog Training Business | $2,000 | $15,000 |
| Dog Grooming Business | $5,000 | $100,000 |
| Mobile Pet Grooming | $15,000 | $60,000 |
| Dog Daycare | $30,000 | $200,000 |
| Pet Store | $50,000 | $200,000 |
Education & Childcare
6 business types | $500 - $250K total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Tutoring Business | $500 | $10,000 |
| After-School Program | $5,000 | $50,000 |
| Daycare | $10,000 | $250,000 |
| Music School | $10,000 | $75,000 |
| Dance Studio | $15,000 | $75,000 |
| Preschool | $20,000 | $200,000 |
Construction & Trades
6 business types | $10K - $75K total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician Business | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Plumbing Business | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| General Contracting Business | $10,000 | $75,000 |
| Roofing Business | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| HVAC Business | $15,000 | $75,000 |
| Concrete Business | $15,000 | $75,000 |
Real Estate Businesses
5 business types | $5K - $2.0M total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agency | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| Property Management Company | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Short-Term Rental | $15,000 | $150,000 |
| House Flipping Business | $50,000 | $250,000 |
| Self-Storage Facility | $200,000 | $2,000,000 |
Creative & Media Businesses
3 business types | $2K - $100K total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design Business | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Photography Business | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| Tattoo Shop | $25,000 | $100,000 |
Business Costs
3 business types | $0 - $15K total range
| Business Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Business Website | $0 | $15,000 |
| Trademark and Copyright | $45 | $2,000 |
| Small Business Insurance | $500 | $6,000 |
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