Plumbing Repipe Cost by City (2026)

Whole-house plumbing repipe replacing old pipes with PEX or copper. 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
$6,500
Budget
$2,500
High-end
$15,000
43 cities covered
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Cost breakdown — national average plumbing repipe

Pipe materials
30%
$2,000
Labor
45%
$2,900
Fittings & valves
10%
$700
Wall patching
$500
Permits & inspection
$500

Most and least expensive cities

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New York

California

Illinois

Texas

Arizona

Pennsylvania

Florida

Ohio

North Carolina

Washington

Colorado

Massachusetts

Tennessee

Oregon

Michigan

Georgia

Minnesota

Virginia

Frequently asked questions

Whole-house plumbing repipe averages $6,500 nationally in 2026 for a 2,000 sq ft home. PEX-A repipes start near $2,500; copper repipes run $7,000-$12,000; full supply + drain replacement can reach $15,000+. Per-fixture pricing $400-$800 depending on material and complexity.