CostRange: Real 2026 Project Costs, Localized by City
Real 2026 repair, replacement & installation costs - by city. Every estimate starts from a national baseline and is tuned to your metro's labor rates - so you know the fair range before you call a contractor or shop.
Popular home improvement costs
Water Heater Replacement
National average
$1,800
Furnace Replacement
National average
$5,500
Central AC Replacement
National average
$5,800
Full HVAC System Replacement
National average
$10,000
Window Replacement
National average
$6,500
Roof Replacement
National average
$13,500
Siding Replacement
National average
$11,600
Gutter Installation
National average
$4,000
Garage Door Replacement
National average
$2,200
Interior Painting
National average
$5,600
Carpet Installation
National average
$4,500
Hardwood Floor Installation
National average
$7,200
Popular auto repair costs
Brake Pad Replacement
National average
$550
Alternator Replacement
National average
$650
Catalytic Converter Replacement
National average
$1,800
Transmission Repair
National average
$2,500
Timing Belt Replacement
National average
$900
Clutch Replacement
National average
$1,800
Radiator Replacement
National average
$1,000
Car AC Recharge
National average
$275
Water Pump Replacement
National average
$975
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Browse costs by city
Localized estimates for major U.S. metros. Don't see your city? Pick the nearest one - pricing tracks closely within a region.
New York, NY
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Los Angeles, CA
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Chicago, IL
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Houston, TX
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Phoenix, AZ
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Philadelphia, PA
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San Antonio, TX
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San Diego, CA
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Dallas, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Jacksonville, FL
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Austin, TX
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San Jose, CA
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Charlotte, NC
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Columbus, OH
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Indianapolis, IN
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San Francisco, CA
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Seattle, WA
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Denver, CO
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Nashville, TN
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How we get our numbers: national 2026 baselines split into labor and materials, then localized with a city cost index and rounded to natural price points. Read the full methodology.