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Original, free-to-cite research on what home-service work costs across the US — for reporters, bloggers, and analysts.

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Key findings — 92-city HVAC Cost Index

San Jose, CA
Most expensive metro for a new AC — $11,025 (19% vs US)
Little Rock, AR
Least expensive metro — $8,150 (-12% vs US)
$9,250
National typical, new AC system (installed)
1.47★ gap
Avg Google (4.85) vs Yelp (3.37) across 4,200 contractors

Every metro in the index is a separate local-news angle. Per-city figures are on each Cost Index page; reporters can request the full ranked dataset.

The studies & tools

HVAC Cost Index — What HVAC costs across 90+ major US cities — national prices adjusted by local labor costs (U.S. BLS wage data). See the most and least expensive metros.Plumbing Cost Index — What Plumbing costs across 90+ major US cities — national prices adjusted by local labor costs (U.S. BLS wage data). See the most and least expensive metros.Electrical Cost Index — What Electrical costs across 90+ major US cities — national prices adjusted by local labor costs (U.S. BLS wage data). See the most and least expensive metros.Roofing Cost Index — What Roofing costs across 90+ major US cities — national prices adjusted by local labor costs (U.S. BLS wage data). See the most and least expensive metros.HVAC Rebates & Incentives — Every HVAC utility, state, and federal rebate we track — verified amounts, deadlines, and how to apply.HVAC Price-Spike Calendar — When and where HVAC prices and wait times peak across the US — plan installs around the spikes.The Contractor Trust Gap — Why online contractor ratings disagree — Google vs Yelp vs BBB across local providers.Press & Data (for journalists) — Headline stats, attribution terms, and the full study list — free to cite.Repair or Replace Calculator — Should you fix or replace your AC, furnace, or heat pump? Uses the 50% rule and the $5,000 rule against local replacement cost.SEER2 Energy Savings Calculator — See how much a higher-SEER2 AC saves per year, using your state's real electricity rate.AC Sizing Calculator — Estimate the BTU and ton capacity your home needs by size, climate, and exposure.Furnace Sizing Calculator — Estimate the heating BTU and furnace size your home needs by size and climate zone.Water Heater Sizing Calculator — Find the right water-heater size by household — first-hour rating, tank gallons, and tankless GPM (DOE method).HVAC Financing Calculator — Estimate the monthly payment, total cost, and interest on a financed install.HVAC Installation Cost Calculator — Estimate hvac installation cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.Furnace Repair Cost Calculator — Estimate furnace repair cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.AC Repair Cost Calculator — Estimate ac repair cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.AC Replacement Cost Calculator — Estimate ac replacement cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.Furnace Replacement Cost Calculator — Estimate furnace replacement cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.Heat Pump Installation Cost Calculator — Estimate heat pump installation cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.Mini-Split Installation Cost Calculator — Estimate mini-split installation cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.Duct Cleaning Cost Calculator — Estimate duct cleaning cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.Plumbing Cost Calculator — Estimate plumbing cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.Electrical Cost Calculator — Estimate electrical cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.Roofing Cost Calculator — Estimate roofing cost in any US city or ZIP, adjusted for local labor.
Methodology. Cost figures start from national price ranges triangulated across industry sources, then scale the labor portion of each job by local wages (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS) — because equipment is priced roughly nationally. Trust-gap figures aggregate publicly available Google, Yelp, and BBB signals across our provider directory (anonymized; no business is named). Figures are planning estimates and point-in-time; we're happy to walk a reporter through the method.

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