HVAC Installation Cost Comparison: 20 Cities
Updated March 2026 · Prices adjusted for local market conditions
Cheapest
San Antonio, TX
$6,600
Average (20 cities)
National
$7,204
Most Expensive
San Diego, CA
$8,850
Cost by City (Average)
Detailed Comparison
| City | Low | Average | High | Avg Wage | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $3,520 | $6,600 | $10,560 | $20.5/hr | 0.88x |
| Indianapolis, IN | $3,560 | $6,675 | $10,680 | $22.3/hr | 0.89x |
| Columbus, OH | $3,600 | $6,750 | $10,800 | $23/hr | 0.9x |
| Jacksonville, FL | $3,640 | $6,825 | $10,920 | $21.2/hr | 0.91x |
| Boise, ID | $3,680 | $6,900 | $11,040 | $21.9/hr | 0.92x |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,720 | $6,975 | $11,160 | $22.8/hr | 0.93x |
| Charlotte, NC | $3,760 | $7,050 | $11,280 | $22.15/hr | 0.94x |
| Orlando, FL | $3,760 | $7,050 | $11,280 | $21.4/hr | 0.94x |
| Houston, TX | $3,800 | $7,125 | $11,400 | $22.45/hr | 0.95x |
| Raleigh, NC | $3,800 | $7,125 | $11,400 | $22.4/hr | 0.95x |
| Tampa, FL | $3,800 | $7,125 | $11,400 | $21.6/hr | 0.95x |
| Fort Myers, FL | $3,840 | $7,200 | $11,520 | $21.3/hr | 0.96x |
| Nashville, TN | $3,840 | $7,200 | $11,520 | $22.7/hr | 0.96x |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $3,840 | $7,200 | $11,520 | $22.6/hr | 0.96x |
| Dallas, TX | $3,880 | $7,275 | $11,640 | $23.1/hr | 0.97x |
| Atlanta, GA | $3,880 | $7,275 | $11,640 | $22.85/hr | 0.97x |
| Las Vegas, NV | $3,920 | $7,350 | $11,760 | $24.5/hr | 0.98x |
| Austin, TX | $4,080 | $7,650 | $12,240 | $23.65/hr | 1.02x |
| Denver, CO | $4,200 | $7,875 | $12,600 | $25.3/hr | 1.05x |
| San Diego, CA | $4,720 | $8,850 | $14,160 | $27.8/hr | 1.18x |