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

HVAC · cost by city

Heat Pump Installation cost (2026)

Installing an air-source heat pump that provides both heating and cooling. Pick your city for an estimate localized to local labor rates, climate and permit fees.

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National average · 2026
$6,500 – $12,000

Most homeowners pay around $9,250 nationally — your city moves this.

$6,500typical $9,250$12,000
Typical range
$6,500–$12,000
Most affordable
El Paso, TX
$8,150
Most expensive
San Jose, CA
$12,000
Cities covered
1000+
By type

Heat Pump Installation cost by type

National ranges by option. Localize any of these to your city below.

TypeNational 2026 range
Air-source (ducted)$7,500 – $11,000
Ductless mini-split$4,500 – $12,000
Geothermal (ground-source)$20,000 – $27,000
By city

Where heat pump 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$5,750 – $10,500
  2. 2Plano, TX$5,850 – $10,600
  3. 3Tampa, FL$6,200 – $11,250
  4. 4St. Petersburg, FL$6,200 – $11,250
  5. 5Shreveport, LA$6,250 – $11,400
  6. 6Laredo, TX$6,300 – $11,500

Most expensive

  1. 1San Jose, CA$8,500 – $15,500
  2. 2Fremont, CA$8,200 – $14,950
  3. 3Oakland, CA$8,200 – $14,950
  4. 4San Francisco, CA$8,200 – $14,950
  5. 5Tacoma, WA$8,150 – $14,850
  6. 6Seattle, WA$8,150 – $14,850

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