Compare Solar Costs Across
68 Cities.
What homeowners actually paid for solar installation in 68 U.S. cities. Sourced from real government building permits.
Solar Installation across 68 U.S. cities has a median cost of $15,636. Based on 299,363 residential building permits filed with municipal permitting authorities. Last updated May 16, 2026.
Solar Costs by City
68 of 68 citiesTypes of Solar Work
Typical costs across all cities with data.
Roof Mount
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Roof Mount
65 cities
Ground Mount
13 cities
Common Questions About Solar Costs
Based on 299,363 building permits across 68 cities, solar installation typically costs between $500 to $41,820, with a median of $15,636. 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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