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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.
The average cost of a home elevator is between $10,000 and $20,000. Higher-end models or optional features can raise the price to $30,000 and up. A home elevator will cost you about the same as most new cars.If you are adding an elevator to an existing home, it will be more expensive than building a house with one.igher-end models or optional features can raise the price to $30,000 and up. A home elevator will cost you about the same as most new cars. If you are adding an elevator to an existing home, it will be more expensive than building a house with one.