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San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 4.6 million people

House rewiring cost in San Francisco, CA

Most homeowners pay $8,150 – $13,600 (mid-range, typical $10,500, before sales tax), 31% above the national average and 15% above the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$8,150 – $13,600San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 1076 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $10,500
Labour $7,749Materials $2,725Work hours: 58.6

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Price levels in San Francisco, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$8,250
$6,450 – $10,700
$6,126$2,130
Mid-range$10,500
$8,150 – $13,600
$7,749$2,725
Premium$16,600
$12,900 – $21,600
$11,275$5,325

Why prices in San Francisco, CA are different

Labor is about 74% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Francisco, CA area cost about 47% 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 31% above the national figure and 15% above the California average.

San Francisco, CA ranks 5 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 Francisco, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $10,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $8,150 – $13,600. Basic is about $8,250 and premium about $16,600.

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

San Francisco, CA: 15% above the California average of $9,100. Labor is about 74% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Francisco, CA area cost about 47% 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 31% above the national figure and 15% above the California average.

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

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, San Francisco, CA ranks 5 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,000.

How much of the price is labor in San Francisco, CA?

About 74% 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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