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1 The size and materials of the house will also be a factor for the price of lifting the house. 2  On average, the cost of lifting a home can be anywhere between $9,000 and $40,000. 3  The larger the home, the more expensive this process will be.
Prices for residential stair lifts vary widely from dealer to dealer and from make to make. Some models are built better and therefore cost more. Some dealers simply charge more than other dealers. A new, straight, residential stair lift without options should cost between $2,500 and $3,400, installed. Our value model, the Handicare Simplicity, is on sale for $2,595. The Simplicity is the least expensive high quality straight stair lift on the market.