Costadia Data
The most & least expensive U.S. cities for a furnace replacement
Replacing a furnace in 2026 typically runs $5,400 nationally — but where you live moves that number by thousands. Across 1,000 U.S. cities, Costadia found the most expensive market (San Jose, CA at about $7,000) costs 52% more than the cheapest (El Paso, TX, ~$4,600).
What the data shows
- The national midpoint for a 2026 furnace replacement is about $5,400, with most cities falling in a $4,600–$7,000 band.
- San Jose, CA is the most expensive U.S. city analyzed at roughly $7,000 — about +30% versus the national average.
- El Paso, TX is the least expensive at about $4,600 (-15%).
- The gap between the priciest and cheapest market is 52% — driven mostly by local labor rates and, for furnaces, colder climates that require larger systems.
30 most expensive cities for furnace replacement (2026)
Estimated installed cost range, localized for each city. Tap a city for the full breakdown.
| # | City | Typical 2026 range | vs. U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CASan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $5,000 – $8,950 | +30% |
| 2 | Sunnyvale, CASan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $5,000 – $8,950 | +30% |
| 3 | Santa Clara, CASan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $5,000 – $8,950 | +30% |
| 4 | Redwood City, CASan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $5,000 – $8,950 | +30% |
| 5 | Mountain View, CASan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $5,000 – $8,950 | +30% |
| 6 | Milpitas, CASan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $5,000 – $8,950 | +30% |
| 7 | Palo Alto, CASan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $5,000 – $8,950 | +30% |
| 8 | Cupertino, CASan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $5,000 – $8,950 | +30% |
| 9 | Campbell, CASan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $5,000 – $8,950 | +30% |
| 10 | New York, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,900 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 11 | Boston, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 12 | Yonkers, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,900 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 13 | Lowell, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 14 | Cambridge, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 15 | Brockton, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 16 | Quincy, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 17 | Lynn, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 18 | Fall River, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 19 | Newton, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 20 | New Rochelle, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,900 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 21 | Somerville, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 22 | Lawrence, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 23 | Mount Vernon, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,900 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 24 | Waltham, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 25 | Haverhill, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 26 | Malden, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 27 | White Plains, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,900 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 28 | Medford, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 29 | Taunton, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
| 30 | Weymouth Town, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,950 – $8,850 | +28% |
12 least expensive cities
| # | City | Typical 2026 range | vs. U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | El Paso, TXEl Paso | $3,300 – $5,900 | −15% |
| 999 | Weslaco, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
| 998 | The Colony, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
| 997 | Rockwall, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
| 996 | Wylie, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
| 995 | Rowlett, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
| 994 | Pharr, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
| 993 | Edinburg, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
| 992 | Mission, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
| 991 | Allen, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
| 990 | Lewisville, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
| 989 | Richardson, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,350 – $5,950 | −14% |
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How we calculated this
Figures are localized 2026 planning estimates — not quotes. We start from researched national price ranges, then adjust each location for local labor rates (BLS metro trade wages and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities), climate zone (IECC) and typical permit fees. Full method on our methodology page.
Cite this analysis
Costadia analysis of 2026 furnace replacement costs across 1,000 U.S. cities, localized using U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities and IECC climate zones.
https://www.costadia.com/research/furnace-replacement-cost-by-city
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