Cost by type

Leaf blower price by class. Typical retail range, July 2026.
Type	Typical price	Best for
Corded electric handheld	$40–$120	Small yards, decks, and driveways near an outlet.
Cordless handheld	$100–$300	Quick cleanup without a cord; runtime capped by the pack.
Gas handheld	$100–$250	More power and run time; louder, needs fuel.
Backpack (gas or battery)	$250–$600	Big leaf loads on a large lot; comfortable for long jobs.

A leaf blower costs $40 to $600. A corded electric handheld starts around $40, cordless handhelds run $100 to $300, gas handhelds $100 to $250, and backpack blowers $250 to $600. Most homeowners clearing a normal yard spend around $150 to $200.

Power is measured in CFM (air volume) and MPH (air speed), and more of both costs more. But the bigger price driver is the form factor: handheld or backpack, corded, cordless, or gas.

A handheld leaf blower — A handheld blower, the most common choice for a suburban lot. CFM and MPH ratings climb with price, but the form factor is the bigger cost driver. *Photo: hectorir via Flickr. CC BY 2.0.*

Which type fits your yard

A corded electric blower is the cheapest way to clear a deck, patio, or small yard, but the cord keeps you near the house. A cordless handheld ($100 to $300) frees you from the cord and is plenty for a typical suburban lot; the limit is battery run time on a big leaf day. Gas handhelds trade quiet for more sustained power and unlimited run time on a tank.

A person using a leaf blower to clear a paved area — Clearing a hard surface with a handheld blower. A corded model is cheapest near the house; cordless buys freedom from the cord for most yards. *Photo: garryknight via Flickr. CC BY 2.0.*

A backpack blower ($250 to $600) puts the weight on your shoulders instead of your arm and delivers the airflow to move heavy, wet leaf piles across a large lot. If you have mature trees and an acre to clear every fall, the backpack is worth the money for the comfort alone.

A leaf blower in use clearing fallen leaves — Moving a leaf pile. On a large, tree-heavy lot a backpack blower earns its price on comfort as much as airflow. *Photo: Henry Soderlund via Flickr. CC BY 2.0.*

Gas or battery?

Battery blowers have taken over the homeowner market: instant start, no fumes, and enough power for most yards. A cordless handheld or battery backpack covers the majority of properties. Gas still wins on the biggest jobs and longest run times, and a gas backpack remains the tool for acreage and wet spring cleanup. If you already own a battery platform, a bare-tool blower is the cheapest add-on in the yard.

A leaf blower clearing leaves on a lawn in the morning — A morning cleanup pass. For a small lot, a $130 cordless handheld does the job as well as a $500 backpack and is far easier to store. *Photo: deckerme via Flickr. CC BY 2.0.*

Don’t overbuy CFM for a small lot; a $130 cordless handheld clears a quarter-acre as well as a $500 backpack, and it’s far easier to store and carry.

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