Local pricing shouldn't be
a guessing game.
CostCompass is being built to help consumers understand what similar services and projects have actually cost in their area — before they decide who to hire.
Consumers have more information than ever.
Pricing is still surprisingly opaque.
A quote tells you what one provider wants to charge.
It doesn't necessarily tell you what similar work has cost nearby, what other consumers actually paid or how differences in project scope may affect the price.
CostCompass is designed to add that missing context.
Give people better context before they spend their money.
CostCompass isn't intended to tell consumers who is cheapest. The goal is to make local pricing easier to understand so people can ask better questions, evaluate estimates more confidently and make better-informed decisions.
A community-powered pricing loop.
The more useful information people contribute, the more useful CostCompass can become.
Search
Tell CostCompass what service or project you're considering and where you need it.
Contribute
Consumers share real quotes and final prices from work they've already had performed.
Review
Submitted pricing can be reviewed, categorized and assigned a verification level before being used in public pricing information.
Compare
As local data grows, consumers receive better context for understanding what similar work has cost nearby.
Local. Transparent. Useful.
Local
Service prices can vary dramatically from one market to another. CostCompass focuses on local pricing context instead of relying only on broad national averages.
Transparent
Consumers should understand where pricing information came from, what was included and how much confidence they should place in the data.
Useful
A number by itself isn't enough. Location, project scope, labor, materials, timing and verification all help make a price comparison more meaningful.
Not all pricing data is the same.
CostCompass is designed to make the source and verification level of pricing information clear rather than treating every number as equally reliable.
Homeowner Submitted
Pricing supplied by someone who received an estimate or paid for the service.
Document Verified
Supporting documentation was provided and reviewed to substantiate the submitted amount.
Provider Verified
Pricing information was confirmed or supplied by the service provider.
Verification labels describe confirmation of submitted pricing information only. They do not constitute provider endorsement.
What CostCompass should display
Useful comparisons should consider service, location, scope, recency, number of submissions and verification status.
What CostCompass doesn't promise
Historical pricing is not a guaranteed quote. Actual costs vary by provider, materials, labor, timing and project scope.
Better information can improve both sides of the marketplace.
Consumers gain better context before making a purchase. Reputable businesses gain an opportunity to explain pricing and demonstrate the value behind the work they perform.
Have you recently paid for a local service?
Sharing what you paid helps build better pricing context for someone else in your community.
Transparency can build trust.
CostCompass is also being designed to give reputable local providers a way to participate, verify information and help consumers understand the value behind their pricing.