---
title: "How much does a washing machine cost?"
description: "A washing machine costs 400–1,800 $. Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/cost/washing-machine/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a washing machine cost?

**Typical cost: 400–1,800 $**

A powered drum that washes clothes, loading either from the top or through a front door.

> Typical new retail range.

## By type

*Washing machines vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.*

| Type | Typical cost |
| --- | --- |
| top-load washing machine | 350–1,200 $ |
| front-load washing machine | 600–2,000 $ |

## How that compares

*Washing machine against things of a similar money.*

- Laptop: 250–3,500 $
- Generator: 250–3,500 $
- Trumpet: 150–4,000 $
- Washing machine: 400–1,800 $
- Clothes dryer: 400–1,600 $
- Freezer: 250–1,600 $
- Dining table: 150–4,000 $
- Front door: 250–4,000 $

## How to read this figure

The range here is wide, and that is the honest answer rather than a hedge: the cheap and expensive ends of this category are genuinely different products, and the price gap between them is real.

> Prices are in US dollars and are indicative only. They date faster than anything else on this site — treat them as an order of magnitude. Installation, delivery and tax are excluded unless the note above says otherwise.

## More about a washing machine

- [How much does a washing machine weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/washing-machine/) — 55–115 kg
- [How long does a washing machine last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/washing-machine/) — 8–14 yr
- [How loud is a washing machine?](https://atoneplace.net/loud/washing-machine/) — 70 dB
- [Washing machine vs Refrigerator](https://atoneplace.net/vs/refrigerator-vs-washing-machine/) — Side by side
- [Washing machine vs Oven](https://atoneplace.net/vs/oven-vs-washing-machine/) — Side by side
- [Washing machine vs Water heater](https://atoneplace.net/vs/washing-machine-vs-water-heater/) — Side by side
- [Washing machine vs Freezer](https://atoneplace.net/vs/freezer-vs-washing-machine/) — Side by side
- [Washing machine vs Clothes dryer](https://atoneplace.net/vs/clothes-dryer-vs-washing-machine/) — Side by side
- [Washing machine vs Dishwasher](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dishwasher-vs-washing-machine/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a washing machine cost?

A washing machine costs 400–1,800 $. Typical new retail range.

### Which type of washing machine is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, front-load washing machine is the largest at 600–2,000 $.

## Related pages

- [How much does a washing machine weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/washing-machine/)
- [How long does a washing machine last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/washing-machine/)
- [How loud is a washing machine?](https://atoneplace.net/loud/washing-machine/)
- [How much does a refrigerator cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/refrigerator/)
- [How much does a microwave oven cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/microwave/)
- [How much does a air conditioner cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/air-conditioner/)
- [How much does a dishwasher cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/dishwasher/)
- [How much does a oven cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/oven/)
- [How much does a vacuum cleaner cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/vacuum-cleaner/)
- [How much does a clothes dryer cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/clothes-dryer/)
- [How much does a water heater cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/water-heater/)
- [How much does a air fryer cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/air-fryer/)
- [How much does a freezer cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/freezer/)
- [Washing machine vs Refrigerator](https://atoneplace.net/vs/refrigerator-vs-washing-machine/)
- [Washing machine vs Oven](https://atoneplace.net/vs/oven-vs-washing-machine/)
- [Washing machine vs Water heater](https://atoneplace.net/vs/washing-machine-vs-water-heater/)
- [Washing machine vs Freezer](https://atoneplace.net/vs/freezer-vs-washing-machine/)
- [Washing machine vs Clothes dryer](https://atoneplace.net/vs/clothes-dryer-vs-washing-machine/)
- [Washing machine vs Dishwasher](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dishwasher-vs-washing-machine/)

## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)