A freelance web designer in the USA charges about $75 per hour. The charges vary depending on the complexity and volume of the project. The whole website project, from planning to maintenance, could be estimated at up to $7K for the first year for an essential website with 12 to 15 pages. However, below is the list to give you the clarity for the cost:
Small Business Websites charge $2K to $9K for website creation and maintenance and could charge up to $2100 per year.
Corporate Business Website sets $10K to 35K for website creation and maintenance and could charge up to $15K annually.
Ecommerce Website sets $30K to $55K for website creation and maintenance and could charge up to $10K annually.