When it comes to background check services, it’s not always easy to tell how much they cost up-front. That’s because the price can vary greatly depending on the type of background check you do. For example, there’s a large difference between running a general person search and a comprehensive background check – and the price reflects that. You can expect to pay about $1 for the former and $20-$40 for the latter. Find out more about the cost of a background check.