Comparisons > Mattress Price Comparison Prices By Mattress Type Low- Vs Mid- Vs High-Priced Mattresses Low-Priced Mattresses (up to $700 queen) Mid-Priced Mattresses ($700-$1800 queen) High-Priced Mattresses ($1800+ queen) The following table compares low-, mid-, and high-priced mattresses on key criteria. The following is true for the price categories overall; a particular brand or * The first rating is for everyday adult use, and the second rating is for limited adult use or everyday child use. – In about 30% of cases on average, low-priced mattresses are used only on a limited basis (temporarily, occasionally, lightly). – Low-priced mattresses tend to have less durable construction and materials as well as fewer features than more expensive mattresses. Also, most have relatively short warranties (10 years or less). – Many low-priced mattresses are available mostly or only online. (See buying a mattress online: what you should know.)
is not a complete list of mattresses in the up-to-$700 (queen) price range; it includes only those for which we have collected 65+ owner experiences from diverse, credible sources. Select a brand for a detailed description and ratings. – Mid-priced mattresses are usually purchased for regular daily use, as opposed to limited use. – They tend to have at least somewhat better construction, materials and features than low-priced mattresses. Warranties tend to have a length of at least 10 years. – Mid-priced mattresses in several cases are available in stores, not only online. – The list below (sorted by price) is not a complete list of mattresses in the $700-$1800 (queen) price range; it includes only those for which we have collected at least 65 consumer experiences from diverse sources. – The mattresses in this price range tend to use superior construction and materials and offer more features than low- and mid-priced beds. Warranty lengths tend to be 10+ years.
– Owner satisfaction overall tends to not be higher for mattresses in this price range compared to beds in the other ranges. – These mattresses are often available in mattress stores, not only online. The list below (sorted by price) is not a complete list of mattresses in the $1800+ (queen) price range; it includes only those for which we have collected at least 45 owner experiences from diverse sources. Select a brand for a detailed description and ratings.Dreading the toll on your bank account when you shell out for that new mattress you know you need? Consider this: The average unit price of a mattress in 2013 was just $286.29. That's up 3.1 percent from 2012, according to the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA), a trade organization that releases an annual report on the mattress industry, but still relatively low, considering the price tags in the tens of thousands of beds with all sorts of high-tech bells and whistles available today. While that average price includes a wide range of mattress sizes, queen-sized mattresses make up the bulk of those purchased and shipped in 2013 at 40 percent, followed by full and king mattresses at 15.4 and 15 percent, respectively, according to the ISPA.
But even a queen mattress doesn't have to break the bank. As seen in the chart below, more people bought queen-sized mattresses that cost less than $500 than at any other price point. Queen Mattresses By Price Point | Obviously not everyone expects to sleep in the world's most expensive bed, but it can still be easy to lose sight of what matters most when it comes to a mattress: comfort. Factors like firmness are highly subjective -- and research suggests we're not all that good at picking out exactly what's comfortable for us -- and experts recommend spending some time "test driving" potential purchases. You'll be glad you did, when you consider the benefits of buying a new one. Tossing and turning can sometimes be a sign it's time to replace your mattress, especially if you find you sleep better away from home. And a small 2009 study found that sleeping on a new mattress even reduced stress! And luckily, because no particular brand name or price tag can guarantee a superior product, our wallets can breathe a snore sigh of relief.
Correction: A previous version of this piece mischaracterized the proportion of people who bought a queen-sized mattress that cost less than $500. Night Therapy iCoil 12" Euro Boxtop Spring Mattress and SmartBase Bed Frame Set, Queen | Serta Perfect Sleeper Wynstone Cushion Firm Eurotop Queen Mattress Set | Serta iComfort Hybrid Applause II Plush Queen Mattress Set | Serta iComfort Hybrid Vantage II Firm Queen Mattress Set | TEMPUR-Pedic Cloud Prima Queen Mattress | TEMPUR-Pedic Cloud Supreme Queen Mattress Set | LulaaBED 11" Coral Medium Queen Memory Foam Mattress | Night Therapy iCoil 13" Deluxe Euro Boxtop Spring Queen Mattress and SmartBase Bed Frame Set | Serta Perfect Sleeper Oakbridge Luxury Firm Queen Mattress | Night Therapy 14" Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress and SmartBase Foundation (Assorted Sizes) | Serta Perfect Sleeper Wynstone Cushion Firm Eurotop Mattress (Club Pickup) | Serta Perfect Sleeper Torrington Super Pillowtop Queen Mattress Set |
Night Therapy iCoil 13" Deluxe Euro Box Top Spring Mattress- Queen | Night Therapy iCoil 13" Deluxe Euro Boxtop Spring Queen Mattress and Bi-Fold Box Spring Set | Serta Perfect Sleeper Queen Air Bed with Headboard | Night Therapy iCoil 12" Euro Boxtop Spring Mattress and Bi-Fold Box Spring Set, Queen | Night Therapy Memory Foam 14" Pressure-Relief Mattresses (Various Sizes) | Night Therapy Smart Base Steel Bed Frame Queen Foundation | Serta Perfect Sleeper Wynstone Cushion Firm Eurotop Queen Mattress | Serta Perfect Sleeper Chasefield Plush Eurotop Queen Mattress | Night Therapy iCoil 10" Pillowtop Spring Mattress and SmartBase Bed Frame Set, Queen | Serta Perfect Sleeper Chasefield Plush Eurotop Queen Mattress Set | Night Therapy Memory Foam 8 Inch Pressure Relief Queen Mattress & Bi-Fold Box Spring Set | Serta Perfect Sleeper Brindale Firm Mattress (Club Pickup) | Serta Perfect Sleeper Dunway Plush Super Pillowtop Queen Mattress |