You’ve finally booked that trip you’ve been dreaming of when it hits you - who will water the plants, cut the grass, collect the piled-up mail, and keep the cat company? Well, a house sitter of course! Hire a house sitter to look after things while you're away, so you can sit back and relax. To help get you started, we have created a guide to how much you can expect to pay house sitters in your area.

So how much does a house sitter cost? From our research, on average they charge $20.00 an hour in California.