Market estimate — advertised prices from published US cost guides, adjusted for your metro.
Paid range — what residents report actually paying. Gets sharper with every report.
Market estimate — advertised prices from published US cost guides, adjusted for your metro.
Paid range — what residents report actually paying. Gets sharper with every report.
Common questions
How the two layers work, where the numbers come from, and what a fair price means here.
How much should an HVAC tune-up cost?
A standard HVAC service or tune-up visit is typically advertised around $75 to $200 nationally, with big differences between metros. Many residents pay less than the top of that range, which is exactly the gap Mizan shows you.
What is a fair price for a men's haircut in the US?
Men's haircuts in the US commonly run from about $20 at budget barbershops to $60 or more at premium shops, varying a lot by city. Mizan compares the advertised rate with what people report actually paying in your metro.
How does Mizan work?
Pick a service and your area, optionally enter the price you were quoted, and Mizan instantly shows the advertised market range, the resident-reported paid range, and a clear verdict: fair, steep, or walk away.
Is Mizan free to use?
Yes, Mizan is completely free. It is built on prices reported by the community, never paid placements from businesses.
Which services and cities does Mizan cover?
Mizan US covers dozens of everyday services, from HVAC service, salon and gym to movers, pest control and car repair, across more than 20 major US metros.
Where do the prices come from?
Market estimates are advertised list prices from published US cost guides, adjusted per metro with regional price data; the paid range comes from residents reporting what they actually paid, with outlier trimming so one odd price cannot skew the result.
Mizan shows two layers: market estimates are advertised list prices from published US cost guides, adjusted per metro with regional price data; the paid range comes from residents reporting what they actually paid. Reports are shared anonymously — no name or contact is attached. Rent by metro → · Car repair costs → · UAE edition →