Localized for 1,000+ U.S. cities — adjusted for local labor, climate & permits

Flooring · cost by city

Hardwood Flooring Installation cost (2026)

Installing solid or engineered hardwood floors ($6–$25 per sq ft installed depending on wood type). Pick your city for an estimate localized to local labor rates, climate and permit fees.

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National average · 2026
$6,000 – $15,000

Most homeowners pay around $10,500 nationally — your city moves this.

$6,000typical $10,500$15,000
Typical range
$6,000–$15,000
Most affordable
El Paso, TX
$9,000
Most expensive
San Jose, CA
$13,100
Cities covered
1000+
By city

Where hardwood flooring installation costs the most & least

Localized 2026 estimates across major U.S. cities. Tap any city for the full local breakdown.

Most affordable

  1. 1El Paso, TX$5,150 – $12,850
  2. 2Plano, TX$5,200 – $13,000
  3. 3Tampa, FL$5,500 – $13,800
  4. 4St. Petersburg, FL$5,500 – $13,800
  5. 5Albuquerque, NM$5,550 – $13,900
  6. 6Wichita, KS$5,600 – $14,000

Most expensive

  1. 1San Jose, CA$7,450 – $18,700
  2. 2Fremont, CA$7,200 – $18,000
  3. 3Oakland, CA$7,200 – $18,000
  4. 4San Francisco, CA$7,200 – $18,000
  5. 5Tacoma, WA$7,150 – $17,850
  6. 6Seattle, WA$7,150 – $17,850

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