Compare Solar Costs Across
79 Cities.
What homeowners actually paid for solar installation in 79 U.S. cities. Sourced from real government building permits.
Solar Installation across 79 U.S. cities has a median cost of $18,920. Based on 585,655 residential building permits filed with municipal permitting authorities. Last recalculated September 6, 2026.
Solar Costs by City
79 of 79 citiesTypes of Solar Work
Typical costs across all cities with data.
Roof Mount
Solar Thermal
Ground Mount
Generator
Panel Upgrade
Roof Mount
74 cities
Solar Thermal
11 cities
Ground Mount
17 cities
Generator
2 cities
Panel Upgrade
2 cities
Common Questions About Solar Costs
Based on 585,655 building permits across 79 cities, solar installation typically costs between $6,237 to $35,260, with a median of $18,920. 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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