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What a new roof costs in America's biggest metros
A new asphalt shingle roof runs about $8,850 nationally in 2026. Across the 40 largest U.S. metros, the priciest market — New York-Newark-Jersey City at ~$10,350 — costs 20% more than the most affordable big metro.
What the data shows
- The national midpoint for a 2026 asphalt shingle roof replacement is about $8,850.
- New York-Newark-Jersey City is the most expensive major metro at roughly $10,350 (+17% vs. national).
- Oklahoma City is the most affordable large metro at about $8,650 (-2%).
- Across the biggest metros, the spread is 20% — almost entirely a function of local labor costs, since roofing material prices are fairly uniform nationwide.
40 biggest U.S. metros by 2026 roof cost
Each metro is anchored on its largest city (which carries the metro's real BEA price level). Tap a metro for the full breakdown.
| # | Metro area | Typical 2026 range | vs. U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey CityNY · anchored on New York | $6,800 – $13,900 | +17% |
| 2 | Boston-Cambridge-NewtonMA · anchored on Boston | $6,750 – $13,850 | +16% |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-FremontCA · anchored on San Francisco | $6,650 – $13,600 | +15% |
| 4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-CarlsbadCA · anchored on San Diego | $6,550 – $13,400 | +13% |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa ClaraCA · anchored on San Jose | $6,550 – $13,400 | +13% |
| 6 | Denver-Aurora-CentennialCO · anchored on Denver | $6,550 – $13,450 | +13% |
| 7 | Chicago-Naperville-ElginIL · anchored on Chicago | $6,500 – $13,350 | +12% |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-BellevueWA · anchored on Seattle | $6,500 – $13,350 | +12% |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimCA · anchored on Los Angeles | $6,450 – $13,250 | +11% |
| 10 | Washington-Arlington-AlexandriaDC · anchored on Washington | $6,400 – $13,100 | +10% |
| 11 | Sacramento-Roseville-FolsomCA · anchored on Sacramento | $6,350 – $13,000 | +10% |
| 12 | Philadelphia-Camden-WilmingtonPA · anchored on Philadelphia | $6,300 – $12,950 | +9% |
| 13 | Portland-Vancouver-HillsboroOR · anchored on Portland | $6,300 – $12,950 | +9% |
| 14 | Phoenix-Mesa-ChandlerAZ · anchored on Phoenix | $6,250 – $12,850 | +8% |
| 15 | Dallas-Fort Worth-ArlingtonTX · anchored on Dallas | $6,200 – $12,750 | +7% |
| 16 | FresnoCA · anchored on Fresno | $6,150 – $12,650 | +6% |
| 17 | Colorado SpringsCO · anchored on Colorado Springs | $6,150 – $12,650 | +6% |
| 18 | Detroit-Warren-DearbornMI · anchored on Detroit | $6,100 – $12,550 | +6% |
| 19 | Milwaukee-WaukeshaWI · anchored on Milwaukee | $6,100 – $12,500 | +5% |
| 20 | Houston-Pasadena-The WoodlandsTX · anchored on Houston | $6,050 – $12,450 | +5% |
| 21 | Austin-Round Rock-San MarcosTX · anchored on Austin | $6,050 – $12,450 | +5% |
| 22 | Indianapolis-Carmel-GreenwoodIN · anchored on Indianapolis | $6,050 – $12,400 | +5% |
| 23 | ColumbusOH · anchored on Columbus | $6,050 – $12,400 | +5% |
| 24 | Baltimore-Columbia-TowsonMD · anchored on Baltimore | $6,050 – $12,400 | +5% |
| 25 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellGA · anchored on Atlanta | $6,050 – $12,450 | +5% |
| 26 | JacksonvilleFL · anchored on Jacksonville | $6,000 – $12,350 | +4% |
| 27 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las VegasNV · anchored on Las Vegas | $5,950 – $12,200 | +3% |
| 28 | OmahaNE · anchored on Omaha | $5,950 – $12,250 | +3% |
| 29 | San Antonio-New BraunfelsTX · anchored on San Antonio | $5,900 – $12,150 | +2% |
| 30 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-NorfolkVA · anchored on Virginia Beach | $5,900 – $12,150 | +2% |
| 31 | Raleigh-CaryNC · anchored on Raleigh | $5,900 – $12,150 | +2% |
| 32 | TucsonAZ · anchored on Tucson | $5,900 – $12,050 | +2% |
| 33 | Charlotte-Concord-GastoniaNC · anchored on Charlotte | $5,850 – $12,050 | +1% |
| 34 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--FranklinTN · anchored on Nashville | $5,850 – $12,050 | +1% |
| 35 | El PasoTX · anchored on El Paso | $5,750 – $11,850 | −1% |
| 36 | AlbuquerqueNM · anchored on Albuquerque | $5,700 – $11,750 | −1% |
| 37 | MemphisTN · anchored on Memphis | $5,700 – $11,650 | −2% |
| 38 | Louisville/Jefferson CountyKY · anchored on Louisville | $5,700 – $11,650 | −2% |
| 39 | Kansas CityMO · anchored on Kansas City | $5,700 – $11,650 | −2% |
| 40 | Oklahoma CityOK · anchored on Oklahoma City | $5,650 – $11,600 | −2% |
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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 asphalt shingle roof replacement costs across the 40 largest U.S. metro areas, localized using U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities.
https://costadia.com/research/roof-replacement-cost-by-metro
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