Depending upon the size of prints that you will want to make, that will eliminate some models. Both Epson and Canon make some nice models that are not expensive. The biggest price will come from ink refills. That is another aspect of cost to consider, how often will you need to replace the ink??
If you really want nice good quality prints, I would suggest that you look at printers with multiple color ink cartridges. An example, I use an Epson R1800, it has 8 ink cartridges and each is $15 to replace, but it makes nice prints.
Go on to the web sites for each and look at the models that will satisfy your needs.
Hope that helps a little.
Marshall