Compare HVAC Costs Across
87 Cities.
What homeowners actually paid for hvac replacement in 87 U.S. cities. Sourced from real government building permits.
HVAC Replacement across 87 U.S. cities has a median cost of $6,824. Based on 1.4 million residential building permits filed with municipal permitting authorities. Last updated July 24, 2026.
HVAC Costs by City
87 of 87 citiesTypes of HVAC Work
Typical costs across all cities with data.
AC System
Furnace
Ductwork
Heat Pump
Boiler
AC System
54 cities
Furnace
61 cities
Ductwork
44 cities
Heat Pump
50 cities
Boiler
24 cities
Common Questions About HVAC Costs
Based on 1.4 million building permits across 87 cities, hvac replacement typically costs between $500 to $20,000, with a median of $6,824. 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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