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The most & least expensive U.S. cities for a furnace replacement
Replacing a furnace in 2026 typically runs $5,400 nationally — but where you live moves that number by thousands. Across 1,000 U.S. cities, Costadia found the most expensive market (New York, NY at about $6,550) costs 38% more than the cheapest (Meridian, MS, ~$4,750).
What the data shows
- The national midpoint for a 2026 furnace replacement is about $5,400, with most cities falling in a $4,750–$6,550 band.
- New York, NY is the most expensive U.S. city analyzed at roughly $6,550 — about +21% versus the national average.
- Meridian, MS is the least expensive at about $4,750 (-12%).
- The gap between the priciest and cheapest market is 38% — driven mostly by local labor rates and, for furnaces, colder climates that require larger systems.
30 most expensive cities for furnace replacement (2026)
Estimated installed cost range, localized for each city. Tap a city for the full breakdown.
| # | City | Typical 2026 range | vs. U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,650 – $8,400 | +21% |
| 2 | Yonkers, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,650 – $8,400 | +21% |
| 3 | New Rochelle, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,650 – $8,400 | +21% |
| 4 | Mount Vernon, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,650 – $8,400 | +21% |
| 5 | White Plains, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,650 – $8,400 | +21% |
| 6 | Hempstead, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,650 – $8,400 | +21% |
| 7 | Freeport, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,650 – $8,400 | +21% |
| 8 | Valley Stream, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City | $4,650 – $8,400 | +21% |
| 9 | Boston, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 10 | Lowell, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 11 | Cambridge, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 12 | Brockton, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 13 | Quincy, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 14 | Lynn, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 15 | Fall River, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 16 | Newton, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 17 | Somerville, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 18 | Lawrence, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 19 | Waltham, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 20 | Haverhill, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 21 | Malden, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 22 | Medford, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 23 | Taunton, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 24 | Weymouth Town, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 25 | Revere, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 26 | Peabody, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 27 | Methuen, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 28 | Attleboro, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 29 | Everett, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
| 30 | Salem, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton | $4,650 – $8,350 | +20% |
12 least expensive cities
| # | City | Typical 2026 range | vs. U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | Meridian, MS | $3,400 – $6,100 | −12% |
| 999 | Southaven, MS | $3,400 – $6,100 | −12% |
| 998 | Texarkana, TXTexarkana | $3,450 – $6,250 | −10% |
| 997 | Florence, ALFlorence-Muscle Shoals | $3,450 – $6,200 | −10% |
| 996 | Harlingen, TXBrownsville-Harlingen | $3,450 – $6,250 | −10% |
| 995 | Dothan, ALDothan | $3,450 – $6,250 | −10% |
| 994 | Brownsville, TXBrownsville-Harlingen | $3,450 – $6,250 | −10% |
| 993 | Alexandria, LAAlexandria | $3,500 – $6,300 | −9% |
| 992 | Albany, GAAlbany | $3,500 – $6,300 | −9% |
| 991 | Yuma, AZYuma | $3,500 – $6,300 | −9% |
| 990 | Weslaco, TXMcAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $3,550 – $6,350 | −8% |
| 989 | Phenix City, ALAuburn-Opelika | $3,550 – $6,350 | −8% |
Don't see your city? We estimate furnace costs for all 1,000 — browse every city or open the furnace replacement guide.
How we calculated this
Figures are localized 2026 planning estimates — not quotes. We start from researched national price ranges, then adjust each location for local labor rates (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities), climate zone (IECC) and typical permit fees. Full method on our methodology page.
Cite this analysis
Costadia analysis of 2026 furnace replacement costs across 1,000 U.S. cities, localized using U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities and IECC climate zones.
https://costadia.com/research/furnace-replacement-cost-by-city
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