I just have someone come every few weeks; she's been cleaning for my neighbor forever (in MA). $100 for a few hours work. It doesn't really handle day-to-day housework but it ensures things get dusted and vacuumed before they get too bad. She isn't nearby but a lot of people get someone local for $30/hr. for cleaning, dog-walking, etc. Not for everyone, but it's not rare.

I have a separate service do my lawn for about $60 every 2 weeks or so.