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San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · 3.3 million people

House rewiring cost in San Diego, CA

Most homeowners pay $7,100 – $11,800 (mid-range, typical $9,100, before sales tax), 14% above the national average and in line with the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$7,100 – $11,800San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · 1076 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $9,100
Labour $6,358Materials $2,725Work hours: 58.6

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Price levels in San Diego, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,150
$5,600 – $9,300
$5,027$2,130
Mid-range$9,100
$7,100 – $11,800
$6,358$2,725
Premium$14,600
$11,400 – $18,900
$9,251$5,325

Why prices in San Diego, CA are different

Labor is about 70% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Diego, CA area cost about 21% 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 14% above the national figure and in line with the California average.

San Diego, CA ranks 24 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 San Diego, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $9,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $7,100 – $11,800. Basic is about $7,150 and premium about $14,600.

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

San Diego, CA: in line with 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 San Diego, CA area cost about 21% 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 14% above the national figure and in line with the California average.

How does San Diego, CA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, San Diego, CA ranks 24 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,000.

How much of the price is labor in San Diego, 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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