Compare Solar costs across
72 cities.
What homeowners actually paid for solar installation in 72 U.S. cities. All from government building permits.
Solar costs by city
72cities · Sorted by most dataTypes of Solar work
Typical costs across all cities with data.
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67 cities
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11 cities
Common questions about Solar costs
Based on 511,778 building permits across 72 cities, solar installation typically costs between $18,000 - $45,000, with a median of $17,000. 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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