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Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 2.5 million people

House rewiring cost in Sacramento, CA

Most homeowners pay $7,000 – $11,700 (mid-range, typical $8,950, before sales tax), 12% above the national average and 2% below the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$7,000 – $11,700Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 1076 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $8,950
Labour $6,247Materials $2,725Work hours: 58.6

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Price levels in Sacramento, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,050
$5,500 – $9,200
$4,939$2,130
Mid-range$8,950
$7,000 – $11,700
$6,247$2,725
Premium$14,400
$11,200 – $18,700
$9,090$5,325

Why prices in Sacramento, CA are different

Labor is about 70% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Sacramento, CA area cost about 18% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 12% above the national figure and 2% below the California average.

Sacramento, CA ranks 31 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does house rewiring cost in Sacramento, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $8,950 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $7,000 – $11,700. Basic is about $7,050 and premium about $14,400.

Is house rewiring more expensive in Sacramento, CA than elsewhere in California?

Sacramento, CA: 2% below the California average of $9,100. Labor is about 70% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Sacramento, CA area cost about 18% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 12% above the national figure and 2% below the California average.

How does Sacramento, CA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Sacramento, CA ranks 31 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,000.

How much of the price is labor in Sacramento, CA?

About 70% at the mid-range level, around 59 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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