Google Ads Cost in 2025: Complete Pricing Guide for Small Businesses
As we move through 2025, Google Ads remains a top channel for small business advertising. But how much does it actually cost? This guide compiles up-to-date benchmarks—covering CPC, CPM, CPA, budgeting, and ROI strategies—to help you plan smarter, not harder. 1. Key 2025 Google Ads Benchmarks A. Cost-per-Click (CPC) Search Network (overall average): WordStream reports $5.26 average CPC in 2025 WordStream . AgencyAnalytics finds a lower $1.63 average CPC across campaigns AgencyAnalytics . Search vs. Display: StoreGrowers: Search Ads ~ $2.69 , Display Ads ~ $0.63 Store Growers . Industry averages since 2024: Search ~ $2.69 , Display ~ $0.63 WordStream . B. Cost-per-Mille (CPM) Overall average CPM: $78.64 AgencyAnalytics . InternetSearchInc: CPM ranges from $4–$12 , depending on targeting and industry Internet Search Inc. . C. Cost per Acquisition (CPA) / Cost per Lead (CPL) E-commerce: StoreGrowers: Search CPA $45.27 , Display CPA $65....