Heat pump cost by city
Installed prices reflect typical 3-ton ducted air-source heat pump systems before federal tax credits or state rebates. Each city page breaks down equipment, labor, ductwork, electrical, and permit costs for that local market.
Atlanta, Georgia3A (warm-humid)
$8,000–$14,800 installed
Labor $88/hr · Permit $210
Austin, Texas2A (hot-humid)
$8,400–$15,200 installed
Labor $92/hr · Permit $220
Boston, Massachusetts5A (cold-humid)
$11,200–$21,500 installed
Labor $115/hr · Permit $310
Charlotte, North Carolina3A (warm-humid)
$7,900–$14,200 installed
Labor $82/hr · Permit $190
Chicago, Illinois5A (cold-humid)
$9,800–$18,500 installed
Labor $95/hr · Permit $300
Denver, Colorado5B (cool-dry)
$9,100–$17,000 installed
Labor $98/hr · Permit $275
Detroit, Michigan5A (cold-humid)
$8,900–$16,500 installed
Labor $92/hr · Permit $260
Houston, Texas2A (hot-humid)
$8,000–$14,500 installed
Labor $88/hr · Permit $210
Las Vegas, Nevada3B (hot-dry)
$7,600–$13,200 installed
Labor $86/hr · Permit $200
Miami, Florida1A (very hot-humid)
$7,200–$13,800 installed
Labor $80/hr · Permit $240
Minneapolis, Minnesota6A (cold-humid)
$10,200–$19,500 installed
Labor $98/hr · Permit $295
Nashville, Tennessee4A (mixed-humid)
$8,100–$14,500 installed
Labor $84/hr · Permit $200
New York, New York4A (mixed-humid)
$12,500–$23,000 installed
Labor $135/hr · Permit $400
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania4A (mixed-humid)
$9,600–$18,000 installed
Labor $108/hr · Permit $295
Phoenix, Arizona2B (hot-dry)
$7,800–$13,400 installed
Labor $85/hr · Permit $180
Portland, Oregon4C (mixed-marine)
$9,400–$17,200 installed
Labor $100/hr · Permit $280
San Francisco, California3C (warm-marine)
$13,500–$24,500 installed
Labor $140/hr · Permit $420
Seattle, Washington4C (mixed-marine)
$9,800–$18,300 installed
Labor $105/hr · Permit $290
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