Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost by City (2026)

Electrical panel upgrade from 100 to 200 amps including breakers and wiring. Pricing varies meaningfully by city — coastal metros run 30-60% above the national average while affordable Sun Belt and Midwest markets run 5-20% below.

National avg
$3,200
Budget
$1,500
High-end
$6,500
43 cities covered
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Cost breakdown — national average electrical panel upgrade

Panel & breakers
35%
$1,100
Labor
40%
$1,300
Wiring & conduit
12%
$400
Permits & inspection
$300
Meter coordination
$200

Most and least expensive cities

Most expensive

  1. 1.San Francisco, CA$5,100
  2. 2.San Jose, CA$4,900
  3. 3.New York, NY$4,800
  4. 4.Brooklyn, NY$4,500
  5. 5.Los Angeles, CA$4,400

Least expensive

  1. 1.Augusta, GA$2,600
  2. 2.El Paso, TX$2,600
  3. 3.Rochester, NY$2,800
  4. 4.Tucson, AZ$2,800
  5. 5.Columbus, OH$2,800

All 43 cities

New York

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New York, NY
Avg: $4,800 · $2,000–$11,100
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Brooklyn, NY
Avg: $4,500 · $1,900–$10,600
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Buffalo, NY
Avg: $2,900 · $1,200–$6,900
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Rochester, NY
Avg: $2,800 · $1,200–$6,600

California

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Los Angeles, CA
Avg: $4,400 · $1,800–$10,200
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San Diego, CA
Avg: $4,100 · $1,700–$9,600
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San Jose, CA
Avg: $4,900 · $2,100–$11,400
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San Francisco, CA
Avg: $5,100 · $2,100–$11,800
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Sacramento, CA
Avg: $3,800 · $1,600–$8,800

Illinois

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Chicago, IL
Avg: $3,800 · $1,600–$8,900
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Aurora, IL
Avg: $3,500 · $1,500–$8,100
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Naperville, IL
Avg: $3,900 · $1,600–$9,100

Texas

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Houston, TX
Avg: $3,100 · $1,300–$7,300
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San Antonio, TX
Avg: $2,900 · $1,200–$6,700
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Dallas, TX
Avg: $3,200 · $1,400–$7,500
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Austin, TX
Avg: $3,500 · $1,500–$8,100
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Fort Worth, TX
Avg: $3,100 · $1,300–$7,300
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El Paso, TX
Avg: $2,600 · $1,100–$6,100

Arizona

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Phoenix, AZ
Avg: $3,000 · $1,300–$7,100
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Tucson, AZ
Avg: $2,800 · $1,200–$6,600
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Scottsdale, AZ
Avg: $3,600 · $1,500–$8,400

Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, PA
Avg: $3,600 · $1,500–$8,500

Florida

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Jacksonville, FL
Avg: $3,000 · $1,300–$7,100
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Miami, FL
Avg: $3,600 · $1,500–$8,400
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Tampa, FL
Avg: $3,400 · $1,400–$7,800
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Orlando, FL
Avg: $3,300 · $1,400–$7,600
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Avg: $3,700 · $1,600–$8,600

Ohio

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Columbus, OH
Avg: $2,800 · $1,200–$6,700

North Carolina

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Charlotte, NC
Avg: $3,000 · $1,300–$7,000

Washington

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Seattle, WA
Avg: $3,900 · $1,600–$9,100

Colorado

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Denver, CO
Avg: $3,500 · $1,500–$8,100
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Colorado Springs, CO
Avg: $3,200 · $1,400–$7,500
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Aurora, CO
Avg: $3,300 · $1,400–$7,800

Massachusetts

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Boston, MA
Avg: $4,300 · $1,800–$10,100

Tennessee

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Nashville, TN
Avg: $3,100 · $1,300–$7,200

Oregon

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Portland, OR
Avg: $3,700 · $1,600–$8,600

Michigan

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Detroit, MI
Avg: $2,900 · $1,200–$6,800

Georgia

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Atlanta, GA
Avg: $3,100 · $1,300–$7,300
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Augusta, GA
Avg: $2,600 · $1,100–$6,100
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Savannah, GA
Avg: $2,900 · $1,200–$6,700
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Marietta, GA
Avg: $3,300 · $1,400–$7,600

Minnesota

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Minneapolis, MN
Avg: $3,400 · $1,400–$7,800

Virginia

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Richmond, VA
Avg: $3,000 · $1,300–$7,000

Frequently asked questions

Electrical panel upgrades average $3,200 nationally in 2026 for a 100A to 200A upgrade. Basic upgrades start near $1,500; smart panels (Span, Lumin) and 400A service for large homes reach $5,500-$8,500+. Costs vary based on service entrance distance and meter coordination.