How Much Should You Spend on Meta (Facebook) Ads?

Meta ads run $8-$15 CPM on average, depending on your industry and targeting. Put in your lead goal. This calculator uses real 2026 benchmarks to show your budget, impressions, clicks, and leads, based on what businesses in your industry actually spend.

Most local businesses spend $1,500-$8,000/month on Meta ads. For visual work like med spas and plastic surgery, Meta often delivers leads 30-40% cheaper than Google Ads. The creative does the selling, so the budget doesn't have to.

Your Meta Ads Details
A "lead" = form fill, message, phone call, or booking from your Meta ads.
How much revenue does one customer generate? Pre-filled based on your industry.
Your Meta Ads Projection
Select your industry and enter your lead goal to see your recommended Meta Ads budget.

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Meta Ads Benchmarks by Industry (2026)
Industry Avg CPM CTR Meta CPL Google CPL Meta Advantage Typical Budget
Med Spa$141.8%$32$45-29% cheaper$1.5K-$8K
Plastic Surgery$181.2%$55$75-27% cheaper$2K-$10K
Dental$101.5%$28$35-20% cheaper$1K-$5K
Dermatology$121.4%$30$40-25% cheaper$1.5K-$6K
Chiropractic$81.6%$22$30-27% cheaper$800-$4K
Functional Medicine$91.7%$20$25-20% cheaper$800-$4K
Law Firm$200.8%$95$120-21% cheaper$2K-$15K
Roofing$150.8%$60$65-8%$1.5K-$8K
HVAC$121.0%$48$55-13%$1K-$5K
Plumbing$100.9%$42$42Same$800-$4K
Landscaping$81.2%$25$30-17%$800-$4K
Pest Control$91.1%$28$35-20%$800-$3K
Financial Advisor$150.9%$55$50+10% more$1.5K-$8K
Accounting$81.2%$22$28-21%$800-$3K
SaaS / B2B$220.7%$130$150-13%$3K-$30K
E-Commerce$101.5%$8$15-47% cheaper$1.5K-$15K
Source: Blended CPM/CTR based on real campaign data across industries. Meta typically outperforms Google for visual/aesthetic businesses. Google outperforms for urgent/intent-based services. ยท March 2026