Water Heater Installation Cost Comparison: 20 Cities
Updated March 2026 · Prices adjusted for local market conditions
Cheapest
San Antonio, TX
$1,584
Average (20 cities)
National
$1,729
Most Expensive
San Diego, CA
$2,124
Cost by City (Average)
Detailed Comparison
| City | Low | Average | High | Avg Wage | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $704 | $1,584 | $3,080 | $20.5/hr | 0.88x |
| Indianapolis, IN | $712 | $1,602 | $3,115 | $22.3/hr | 0.89x |
| Columbus, OH | $720 | $1,620 | $3,150 | $23/hr | 0.9x |
| Jacksonville, FL | $728 | $1,638 | $3,185 | $21.2/hr | 0.91x |
| Boise, ID | $736 | $1,656 | $3,220 | $21.9/hr | 0.92x |
| Phoenix, AZ | $744 | $1,674 | $3,255 | $22.8/hr | 0.93x |
| Charlotte, NC | $752 | $1,692 | $3,290 | $22.15/hr | 0.94x |
| Orlando, FL | $752 | $1,692 | $3,290 | $21.4/hr | 0.94x |
| Houston, TX | $760 | $1,710 | $3,325 | $22.45/hr | 0.95x |
| Raleigh, NC | $760 | $1,710 | $3,325 | $22.4/hr | 0.95x |
| Tampa, FL | $760 | $1,710 | $3,325 | $21.6/hr | 0.95x |
| Fort Myers, FL | $768 | $1,728 | $3,360 | $21.3/hr | 0.96x |
| Nashville, TN | $768 | $1,728 | $3,360 | $22.7/hr | 0.96x |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $768 | $1,728 | $3,360 | $22.6/hr | 0.96x |
| Dallas, TX | $776 | $1,746 | $3,395 | $23.1/hr | 0.97x |
| Atlanta, GA | $776 | $1,746 | $3,395 | $22.85/hr | 0.97x |
| Las Vegas, NV | $784 | $1,764 | $3,430 | $24.5/hr | 0.98x |
| Austin, TX | $816 | $1,836 | $3,570 | $23.65/hr | 1.02x |
| Denver, CO | $840 | $1,890 | $3,675 | $25.3/hr | 1.05x |
| San Diego, CA | $944 | $2,124 | $4,130 | $27.8/hr | 1.18x |