Compare HVAC Costs Across
73 Cities.
What homeowners actually paid for hvac replacement in 73 U.S. cities. Sourced from real government building permits.
HVAC Replacement across 73 U.S. cities has a median cost of $7,500. Based on 1.5 million residential building permits filed with municipal permitting authorities. Last recalculated September 6, 2026.
HVAC Costs by City
73 of 73 citiesTypes of HVAC Work
Typical costs across all cities with data.
AC System
Heat Pump
Ductwork
Furnace
Boiler
Structural Repair
Panel Upgrade
AC System
51 cities
Heat Pump
47 cities
Ductwork
38 cities
Furnace
47 cities
Boiler
20 cities
Structural Repair
1 cities
Panel Upgrade
1 cities
Common Questions About HVAC Costs
Based on 1.5 million building permits across 73 cities, hvac replacement typically costs between $3,000 to $23,000, with a median of $7,500. 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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