Commercial vs Residential Revenue Calculator
Understand the financial and operational impact of each service model. Expert-validated metrics including time efficiency, cash flow, and growth planning.
Residential
Commercial
Results Comparison
Annual Revenue per Account
$1,100
$4,200
Customer Lifetime Value
$3,143
$28,000
Total Annual Revenue
$55,000
$33,600
Revenue per Service Hour
$206
$102
Revenue per Total Hour
$206
$102
Effective Hourly Rate
$206
$102
Total Annual Revenue
Revenue per Service Hour
Effective Hourly Rate
Revenue Ratio: Commercial generates 0.6x more revenue than residential with the same account count.
Time Efficiency: Commercial accounts take 43.8% more time per visit but generate -50.3% more revenue per hour.
Stability: With 85% commercial renewal vs 65% residential, your commercial portfolio is more predictable and generates more consistent monthly revenue.
12-Month Cash Flow Timeline
Growth Path Calculator
Option A: 100% Residential
Accounts: 910 accounts
Revenue: 910 × $1,100 = $1,001,000
Service Hours: 4853 hours/month
Option B: 100% Commercial
Accounts: 239 accounts
Revenue: 239 × $4,200 = $1,003,800
Service Hours: 9799 hours/month
Option C: Recommended 40/60 Split (Most Efficient)
Accounts: 364 residential + 144 commercial
Revenue: 364 × $1,100 + 144 × $4,200 = $1,005,200
Service Hours: 7845 hours/month
Most efficient growth path
Why Commercial Accounts Drive Growth
- ✓Higher average contract value and longer customer lifetime
- ✓More predictable monthly revenue with higher renewal rates
- ✓Better revenue per hour despite higher operational overhead
- ✓Stabilized cash flow reduces seasonal revenue fluctuations
- ✓Easier to scale with predictable service hours and contract terms
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