Startup Costs by Business Type
Realistic cost breakdowns for starting any type of business. Pick yours.
Updated March 2026
SaaS Business
$5,000 - $50,000
E-Commerce Business
$500 - $25,000
Consulting Business
$200 - $5,000
Marketplace Business
$5,000 - $100,000
Agency Business
$1,000 - $20,000
Subscription Box Business
$2,000 - $15,000
Mobile App Business
$10,000 - $150,000
Food Truck Business
$20,000 - $200,000
Dropshipping Business
$200 - $5,000
AI Startup
$2,000 - $100,000
Coaching Business
$200 - $5,000
Online Course Business
$200 - $5,000
Podcast Business
$100 - $3,000
Newsletter Business
$0 - $500
Freelancing Business
$0 - $1,000
Real Estate Investing Business
$15,000 - $100,000+
Restaurant Business
$100,000 - $500,000+
Cleaning Service Business
$500 - $5,000
Landscaping Business
$2,000 - $15,000
Personal Training Business
$1,000 - $10,000
Photography Business
$3,000 - $15,000
Web Design Business
$500 - $5,000
Social Media Management Business
$200 - $2,000
Bookkeeping Business
$500 - $3,000
Tutoring Business
$0 - $1,000
Pet Sitting Business
$200 - $2,000
Event Planning Business
$1,000 - $10,000
Content Creation Business
$0 - $5,000
Affiliate Marketing Business
$100 - $2,000
Print-on-Demand Business
$100 - $2,000
Vending Machine Business
$2,000 - $15,000
Car Wash Business
$2,000 - $2,000,000+
Laundromat Business
$200,000 - $1,000,000+
Daycare Business
$5,000 - $500,000+
Senior Care Business
$10,000 - $100,000
Moving Company
$10,000 - $50,000
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