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.
Small stumps will usually cost around $75, while large stumps will cost between $150 to $300. If there are large roots surrounding the tree, many companies will also break down the exposed roots. Everything considered, it can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars to completely remove a tree.