Cost analysis
Life cycle cost comparison analysis | Synthetic grass | Natural grass |
|---|---|---|
Square Feet
| 1,200 | 1,200 |
Initial Installation Cost
| $8.00 – $12.00 | $2.50 |
Irrigation System and Installation Cost
| N/A | $4,500 |
Initial Total Investment
| $9,600 – $14,400 | $7,500 |
Synthetic Grass | ||
|---|---|---|
Annual Maintenance | Year | |
Annual Power Brush | $170 | |
ROI Realized in Appx. 1.5 years | ||
0 | ||
0 | 0 | |
TOTAL
| 170 |
Natural Grass | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|
Irrigation/Water
| $30 | $360 |
Fertilizer | $17 | $207 |
Chemical
| $8.25 | $99 |
Irrigation Repair
| $10 | $120 |
Mowing + Trimming
| $85 | $1,020 |
TOTAL
| $150.25 | $1,806 |
Year | Synthetic Costs | Natural Grass |
|---|---|---|
Year 1
| $170 | $1,806 |
Year 2 | $170 | $1,806 |
Year 3
| $170 | $1,806 |
Year 4
| $170 | $1,806 |
Year 5
| $170 | $1,806 |
Year 6
| $170 | $1,806 |
Year 7 | $170 | $1,806 |
Year 8 | $170 | $1,806 |
Year 9 | $170 | $1,806 |
Year 10 | $170 | $1,806 |
Year 11 | $170 | $1,806 |
Year 12 | $170 | $1,806 |
TOTAL COST
| $11,640 – $16,440 | $29,172 |
Numbers shown are based on a national average and may vary significantly based on your location, determining factors include the price of water per gallon and the natural environment moisture. The cost will also vary based on irrigation levels per individual lawn.