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.
Tree removal services will typically cut the tree down to a stump. However, you might want your tree to be completely gone from the premises which includes getting rid of the stump. Stump removal services can range anywhere from 75 dollars for a small stump all the way to 300 dollars for larger stumps. What Else Goes Into The Cost Of Tree Removal