Water Heater Replacement Cost by State (2026)
Average prices for water heater replacement across 43 US states, ranked from most affordable to priciest. Ranges are computed from local cost factors — regional labor rates, material availability, permit requirements, and climate — so you can plan a realistic budget wherever you live.
| # | State | Covered Cities | Average Range (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN | 1 | $792 – $1,584 per unit |
| 2 | MS | 1 | $792 – $1,584 per unit |
| 3 | MO | 2 | $797 – $1,593 per unit |
| 4 | OK | 2 | $806 – $1,611 per unit |
| 5 | KS | 1 | $810 – $1,620 per unit |
| 6 | AR | 1 | $810 – $1,620 per unit |
| 7 | AL | 3 | $813 – $1,626 per unit |
| 8 | OH | 5 | $815 – $1,631 per unit |
| 9 | TN | 4 | $817 – $1,634 per unit |
| 10 | KY | 2 | $824 – $1,647 per unit |
| 11 | NM | 1 | $828 – $1,656 per unit |
| 12 | GA | 3 | $831 – $1,662 per unit |
| 13 | AZ | 2 | $837 – $1,674 per unit |
| 14 | SD | 1 | $837 – $1,674 per unit |
| 15 | TX | 7 | $841 – $1,682 per unit |
| 16 | LA | 2 | $842 – $1,683 per unit |
| 17 | NC | 4 | $842 – $1,683 per unit |
| 18 | MI | 2 | $842 – $1,683 per unit |
| 19 | IA | 1 | $846 – $1,692 per unit |
| 20 | SC | 3 | $849 – $1,698 per unit |
| 21 | NE | 1 | $855 – $1,710 per unit |
| 22 | ND | 1 | $855 – $1,710 per unit |
| 23 | FL | 6 | $873 – $1,746 per unit |
| 24 | VA | 3 | $876 – $1,752 per unit |
| 25 | WI | 2 | $891 – $1,782 per unit |
| 26 | CO | 2 | $909 – $1,818 per unit |
| 27 | PA | 2 | $914 – $1,827 per unit |
| 28 | NV | 2 | $914 – $1,827 per unit |
| 29 | UT | 1 | $918 – $1,836 per unit |
| 30 | NY | 5 | $923 – $1,847 per unit |
| 31 | MD | 1 | $927 – $1,854 per unit |
| 32 | ID | 1 | $936 – $1,872 per unit |
| 33 | MN | 1 | $945 – $1,890 per unit |
| 34 | OR | 3 | $951 – $1,902 per unit |
| 35 | WA | 3 | $972 – $1,944 per unit |
| 36 | CT | 1 | $972 – $1,944 per unit |
| 37 | RI | 1 | $990 – $1,980 per unit |
| 38 | IL | 1 | $1,008 – $2,016 per unit |
| 39 | CA | 10 | $1,046 – $2,092 per unit |
| 40 | DC | 1 | $1,080 – $2,160 per unit |
| 41 | MA | 1 | $1,098 – $2,196 per unit |
| 42 | NJ | 2 | $1,112 – $2,223 per unit |
| 43 | HI | 1 | $1,170 – $2,340 per unit |
Cheapest vs. Most Expensive States
The most affordable state for water heater replacement in our data is IN (from $792 per unit), while the priciest is HI (up to $2,340 per unit). Regional differences come from labor rates, permit fees, and how common the work is in each market.
How We Calculate State Averages
We take every covered city's local cost factor — the multiplier that adjusts national pricing for that metro — and average it per state. The result is a practical planning range, not a quote. For an exact figure for your project, use the Cost Calculator or read the full Water Heater Replacement guide.