I was wondering the same exact thing... except i'm wondering it now & you were wondering it a year ago :D ahhh how time's change.
The average cost to remove a tree stump ranges from $60 to $350 per stump, depending on various factors like size. The average removal cost breaks down to approximately $2 to $3 per diameter of the stump. If you do it yourself, it may only cost you about $75 to $150.
The average cost for stump removal in the twin cities is around $200 to $300. The job takes around 2 hours. Stump removal prices can vary from $50-$300 per stump or $2-$3 dollars per inch of diameter.