I haven't paid for a balance in years. I've always had friends in the industry that didnt mind me in their shops. Prices depend on accuracy, and you get what you pay for. Find a reputable race shop and have it balanced to within a gram and you should be good. Some can take it further for $$$, only needed for high rpm. If you want to pay someone to get it within a grain and run a 4-7 swap cam, you will have the smoothest engine you have ever driven, and it will last.