HVAC Replacement Cost in Boston, MA
HVAC Replacement in Boston, MA costs a median of $4,000, with the middle 50% of projects between $1,500 and $8,500. Based on 19,490 permits filed between January 2018 and June 2026 with City of Boston Inspectional Services Department. Last recalculated August 21, 2026.
Sourced from 19,490 building permits on file with the City of Boston. Source: Boston Building Permits.
Types of HVAC Replacement Work in Boston
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC System | $7,019 | $100 - $30,000 | 452 |
| Boiler | $4,000 | $100 - $30,000 | 9,260 |
| Ductwork | $10,000 | $950 - $29,018 | 97 |
| Furnace | $3,000 | $100 - $30,000 | 4,369 |
| Heat Pump | $3,000 | $200 - $30,000 | 1,634 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $450 to $2,405 | 6,014 |
| $2,405 to $4,360 | 3,172 |
| $4,360 to $6,315 | 2,744 |
| $6,315 to $8,270 | 1,643 |
| $8,270 to $10,225 | 1,511 |
| $10,225 to $12,180 | 689 |
| $12,180 to $14,135 | 491 |
| $14,135 to $16,090 | 715 |
| $16,090 to $18,045 | 298 |
| $18,045 to $20,000 | 394 |
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Common Questions About HVAC Replacement Costs in Boston
The median hvac replacement project in Boston, MA costs $4,000, based on 19,490 building permits. Most projects fall between $1,500 and $8,500.
The middle 50% of hvac replacement projects in Boston fall between $1,500 and $8,500. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 19,490 building permits filed between January 2018 and June 2026 with Boston Building Permits.
Every price comes from building permits filed with city and county governments. When a contractor pulls a permit, they declare the project value. HomeQuotr aggregates those declared values for Boston. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, hvac replacement runs Worcester at $4,000.
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