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How Much Does a Water Heater Replacement Cost in 2026?
Replace tank or tankless water heater including plumbing and gas/electric connections.
National Average
$1,800
for 1 each
Low: $800High: $4,000
Calculate for Your Size & StateCost Breakdown
Labor (45%)
$810
Materials (55%)
$990
Cost per each
$1,800
What's Typically Included
Water heater unit
Plumbing connections
Gas/electric hookup
Expansion tank
Disposal of old unit
Permits (if required)
Water Heater Replacement Cost by State
Based on 1 each. Prices reflect regional labor and material cost differences.
MS
$1,368
AR
$1,404
WV
$1,440
AL
$1,476
OK
$1,476
KY
$1,512
SC
$1,512
LA
$1,530
SD
$1,530
TN
$1,530
KS
$1,548
IA
$1,566
GA
$1,584
IN
$1,584
MO
$1,584
NE
$1,584
NM
$1,584
NC
$1,584
OH
$1,620
TX
$1,620
ID
$1,656
MI
$1,656
ND
$1,656
WY
$1,656
AZ
$1,710
FL
$1,710
MT
$1,710
UT
$1,710
WI
$1,710
DE
$1,836
ME
$1,836
MN
$1,836
NV
$1,836
PA
$1,836
VA
$1,836
IL
$1,890
CO
$1,944
NH
$1,944
OR
$1,944
VT
$1,944
MD
$1,980
RI
$2,016
WA
$2,070
CT
$2,160
NJ
$2,196
MA
$2,250
NY
$2,304
CA
$2,340
AK
$2,430
DC
$2,430
HI
$2,610
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