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
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Cost breakdown — national average plumbing repipe
Pipe materials
$2,000
Labor
$2,900
Fittings & valves
$700
Wall patching
$500
Permits & inspection
$500
Most and least expensive cities
Most expensive
- 1.San Francisco, CA$10,300
- 2.San Jose, CA$9,900
- 3.New York, NY$9,700
- 4.Brooklyn, NY$9,200
- 5.Los Angeles, CA$8,900
Least expensive
- 1.Augusta, GA$5,300
- 2.El Paso, TX$5,300
- 3.Rochester, NY$5,700
- 4.Tucson, AZ$5,700
- 5.Savannah, GA$5,800
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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.

