HVAC System Replacement Cost Guides

Replacing an HVAC system in your city means balancing efficiency, home size, and the local climate. Expect big differences in price between basic and high-efficiency units.

National range: $5,000 – $12,000 per unit · 20 cities covered · 2026 rates

💡 Planning a project? Prices below are city-adjusted estimates. Open your city's guide for the full breakdown — materials, project sizes, hidden costs, and contractor tips.

HVAC System Replacement Cost by City (2026)

CityEstimated RangeStatus
Atlanta, GA $4,700 – $11,280 per unit Guide available
Austin, TX $4,900 – $11,760 per unit Guide available
Charlotte, NC $4,600 – $11,040 per unit Guide available
Chicago, IL $5,600 – $13,440 per unit Guide available
Columbus, OH $4,500 – $10,800 per unit Guide available
Dallas, TX $4,800 – $11,520 per unit Guide available
Denver, CO $5,100 – $12,240 per unit Guide available
Houston, TX $4,750 – $11,400 per unit Guide available
Indianapolis, IN $4,400 – $10,560 per unit Guide available
Kansas City, MO $4,350 – $10,440 per unit Guide available
Las Vegas, NV $4,850 – $11,640 per unit Guide available
Los Angeles, CA $6,400 – $15,360 per unit Guide available
Miami, FL $5,250 – $12,600 per unit Guide available
Nashville, TN $4,650 – $11,160 per unit Guide available
New York, NY $6,500 – $15,600 per unit Guide available
Phoenix, AZ $4,750 – $11,400 per unit Guide available
Portland, OR $5,500 – $13,200 per unit Guide available
San Francisco, CA $6,750 – $16,200 per unit Guide available
Seattle, WA $5,900 – $14,160 per unit Guide available
Tampa, FL $4,500 – $10,800 per unit Guide available

Published City Guides