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Tankless Water Heater Installation cost (2026)

Installing an on-demand tankless water heater, which heats water only as needed. Pick your city for an estimate localized to local labor rates, climate and permit fees.

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National average · 2026
$2,500 – $5,600

Most homeowners pay around $4,050 nationally — your city moves this.

$2,500typical $4,050$5,600
Typical range
$2,500–$5,600
Most affordable
El Paso, TX
$3,600
Most expensive
San Jose, CA
$5,150
Cities covered
1000+
By type

Tankless Water Heater Installation cost by type

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

TypeNational 2026 range
Gas tankless$3,000 – $6,500
Electric tankless$1,700 – $3,200
By city

Where tankless water heater 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$2,250 – $4,900
  2. 2Plano, TX$2,300 – $4,950
  3. 3Tampa, FL$2,400 – $5,250
  4. 4St. Petersburg, FL$2,400 – $5,250
  5. 5Laredo, TX$2,450 – $5,300
  6. 6Lubbock, TX$2,450 – $5,350

Most expensive

  1. 1San Jose, CA$3,250 – $7,050
  2. 2Fremont, CA$3,150 – $6,800
  3. 3Oakland, CA$3,150 – $6,800
  4. 4San Francisco, CA$3,150 – $6,800
  5. 5Yonkers, NY$3,100 – $6,750
  6. 6Tacoma, WA$3,100 – $6,750

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