Which remodels swing most by location.
Where you live moves some prices far more than others. Central Air Conditioning Installation varies the most: $6,988 in Columbus to $12,514 in San Francisco, a 79% difference. Every tracked project, ranked by how much the metro changes the price.
Data verified Aug 2026 · v2026-08-28
Ranked by price swing.
| Project | US average | Cheapest metro | Priciest metro | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Air Conditioning Installation | $9,987 | Columbus $6,988 | San Francisco $12,514 | 79% |
| Whole House Painting | $9,908 | San Antonio $8,334 | New York $14,905 | 79% |
| Bathroom Remodel | $24,036 | Miami $20,545 | San Francisco $33,999 | 65% |
| Concrete Patio Installation | $4,063 | Miami $3,515 | New York $5,580 | 59% |
| Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement | $14,568 | Springfield $12,640 | New York $20,064 | 59% |
| Kitchen Remodel | $32,090 | Miami $27,836 | San Francisco $43,773 | 57% |
| Water Heater Installation | $1,832 | Charlotte $1,638 | San Francisco $2,418 | 48% |
Spread is the percentage difference between the cheapest and priciest tracked metro for each project. Built from BLS wages, current material prices, and verified permit fees.
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Cost index built by David Olson, Creator of the Cost Index & Permit Dataset · Methodology reviewed by Leonard "Chuck" Thompson, LC Thompson Construction Co., Owner (retired) · 2026-08-28