Solar Panel Installation Cost Guides

Solar panel costs in your city vary with roof type, system size, and available state incentives. Federal and local credits can significantly reduce the final price.

National range: $3 – $4 per watt · 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.

Solar Panel Installation Cost by City (2026)

CityEstimated RangeStatus
Atlanta, GA $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
Austin, TX $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
Charlotte, NC $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
Chicago, IL $3 – $4 per watt Guide available
Columbus, OH $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
Dallas, TX $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
Denver, CO $3 – $4 per watt Guide available
Houston, TX $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
Indianapolis, IN $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
Kansas City, MO $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
Las Vegas, NV $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
Los Angeles, CA $3 – $4 per watt Guide available
Miami, FL $3 – $4 per watt Guide available
Nashville, TN $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
New York, NY $3 – $5 per watt Guide available
Phoenix, AZ $2 – $3 per watt Guide available
Portland, OR $3 – $4 per watt Guide available
San Francisco, CA $3 – $5 per watt Guide available
Seattle, WA $3 – $4 per watt Guide available
Tampa, FL $2 – $3 per watt Guide available

Published City Guides