What's the real cost difference between a regular straight desk and a height-adjustable one?

The price gap between fixed-height and height-adjustable straight desks is significant. A quality commercial straight desk runs $300–700. An electric sit-stand desk (motorized height adjustment) in the same size and quality tier runs $700–1,500+. The premium for the adjustment mechanism is roughly $400–800. For a 5-year use period, that's $80–160 per year in additional cost — potentially justified by productivity, wellness, and reduced health-related absenteeism. Manual-crank adjustable desks ($400–700) bridge the gap but are less convenient to use and therefore used less frequently. If you're considering a sit-stand desk and hesitating on cost, it's worth framing as a wellness investment. For fixed-budget setups, FindOfficeFurniture.com has quality fixed desks — call 888-719-4960.