Compare Electrical Costs Across
90 Cities.
What homeowners actually paid for electrical work in 90 U.S. cities. Sourced from real government building permits.
Electrical Work across 90 U.S. cities has a median cost of $2,500. Based on 1.1 million residential building permits filed with municipal permitting authorities. Last updated May 16, 2026.
Electrical Costs by City
90 of 90 citiesTypes of Electrical Work
Typical costs across all cities with data.
Panel Upgrade
Rewire
Generator
EV Charger
Roof Mount
AC System
Panel Upgrade
53 cities
Rewire
45 cities
Generator
56 cities
EV Charger
35 cities
Roof Mount
8 cities
AC System
7 cities
Common Questions About Electrical Costs
Based on 1.1 million building permits across 90 cities, electrical work typically costs between $500 to $13,671, with a median of $2,500. Costs vary significantly by location, scope, and materials. Select your city above for exact local pricing.
Several factors drive city-to-city price differences. Local labor rates are the biggest variable. Material costs can fluctuate based on regional supply chains. Climate plays a role in demand and system requirements. Permitting complexity and local building codes also affect project scope and total cost.
Every price on HomeQuotr comes from building permits filed with city and county governments. When a contractor pulls a permit, they declare the project value. We aggregate those declared values to show you what homeowners in your city actually paid. Not surveys. Not estimates. Not self-reported data.
The biggest factors include system type and equipment quality, project scope (new installation vs. replacement vs. repair), property size, accessibility, and local building code requirements. Additional costs can come from necessary structural modifications, disposal of old equipment, or upgrades required by current code.
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