Demolition Cost Comparison: 20 Cities
Updated March 2026 · Prices adjusted for local market conditions
Cheapest
San Antonio, TX
$4,400
Average (20 cities)
National
$4,803
Most Expensive
San Diego, CA
$5,900
Cost by City (Average)
Detailed Comparison
| City | Low | Average | High | Avg Wage | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $880 | $4,400 | $13,200 | $20.5/hr | 0.88x |
| Indianapolis, IN | $890 | $4,450 | $13,350 | $22.3/hr | 0.89x |
| Columbus, OH | $900 | $4,500 | $13,500 | $23/hr | 0.9x |
| Jacksonville, FL | $910 | $4,550 | $13,650 | $21.2/hr | 0.91x |
| Boise, ID | $920 | $4,600 | $13,800 | $21.9/hr | 0.92x |
| Phoenix, AZ | $930 | $4,650 | $13,950 | $22.8/hr | 0.93x |
| Charlotte, NC | $940 | $4,700 | $14,100 | $22.15/hr | 0.94x |
| Orlando, FL | $940 | $4,700 | $14,100 | $21.4/hr | 0.94x |
| Houston, TX | $950 | $4,750 | $14,250 | $22.45/hr | 0.95x |
| Raleigh, NC | $950 | $4,750 | $14,250 | $22.4/hr | 0.95x |
| Tampa, FL | $950 | $4,750 | $14,250 | $21.6/hr | 0.95x |
| Fort Myers, FL | $960 | $4,800 | $14,400 | $21.3/hr | 0.96x |
| Nashville, TN | $960 | $4,800 | $14,400 | $22.7/hr | 0.96x |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $960 | $4,800 | $14,400 | $22.6/hr | 0.96x |
| Dallas, TX | $970 | $4,850 | $14,550 | $23.1/hr | 0.97x |
| Atlanta, GA | $970 | $4,850 | $14,550 | $22.85/hr | 0.97x |
| Las Vegas, NV | $980 | $4,900 | $14,700 | $24.5/hr | 0.98x |
| Austin, TX | $1,020 | $5,100 | $15,300 | $23.65/hr | 1.02x |
| Denver, CO | $1,050 | $5,250 | $15,750 | $25.3/hr | 1.05x |
| San Diego, CA | $1,180 | $5,900 | $17,700 | $27.8/hr | 1.18x |