The drive axle is not very costly part.
The Axle Shaft assembly sells for around $70 (in stock at Advanced Auto Parts) and the labor time guide calls for just under 3 hours to complete the job. Labor rates vary from shop to shop, so what you pay for labor will effect the cost. For a job of this type, a "fair" labor rate can be anywhere from $75-$95 per hour.
The Axle Shaft assembly sells for around $70 (in stock at Advanced Auto Parts) and the labor time guide calls for just under 3 hours to complete the job. Labor rates vary from shop to shop, so what you pay for labor will effect the cost. For a job of this type, a "fair" labor rate can be anywhere from $75-$95 per hour.
See below the image for drive axle.
