Solar Panel Installation Cost Comparison: 20 Cities
Updated March 2026 · Prices adjusted for local market conditions
Cheapest
San Antonio, TX
$17,600
Average (20 cities)
National
$19,210
Most Expensive
San Diego, CA
$23,600
Cost by City (Average)
Detailed Comparison
| City | Low | Average | High | Avg Wage | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $10,560 | $17,600 | $26,400 | $20.5/hr | 0.88x |
| Indianapolis, IN | $10,680 | $17,800 | $26,700 | $22.3/hr | 0.89x |
| Columbus, OH | $10,800 | $18,000 | $27,000 | $23/hr | 0.9x |
| Jacksonville, FL | $10,920 | $18,200 | $27,300 | $21.2/hr | 0.91x |
| Boise, ID | $11,040 | $18,400 | $27,600 | $21.9/hr | 0.92x |
| Phoenix, AZ | $11,160 | $18,600 | $27,900 | $22.8/hr | 0.93x |
| Charlotte, NC | $11,280 | $18,800 | $28,200 | $22.15/hr | 0.94x |
| Orlando, FL | $11,280 | $18,800 | $28,200 | $21.4/hr | 0.94x |
| Houston, TX | $11,400 | $19,000 | $28,500 | $22.45/hr | 0.95x |
| Raleigh, NC | $11,400 | $19,000 | $28,500 | $22.4/hr | 0.95x |
| Tampa, FL | $11,400 | $19,000 | $28,500 | $21.6/hr | 0.95x |
| Fort Myers, FL | $11,520 | $19,200 | $28,800 | $21.3/hr | 0.96x |
| Nashville, TN | $11,520 | $19,200 | $28,800 | $22.7/hr | 0.96x |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $11,520 | $19,200 | $28,800 | $22.6/hr | 0.96x |
| Dallas, TX | $11,640 | $19,400 | $29,100 | $23.1/hr | 0.97x |
| Atlanta, GA | $11,640 | $19,400 | $29,100 | $22.85/hr | 0.97x |
| Las Vegas, NV | $11,760 | $19,600 | $29,400 | $24.5/hr | 0.98x |
| Austin, TX | $12,240 | $20,400 | $30,600 | $23.65/hr | 1.02x |
| Denver, CO | $12,600 | $21,000 | $31,500 | $25.3/hr | 1.05x |
| San Diego, CA | $14,160 | $23,600 | $35,400 | $27.8/hr | 1.18x |