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Akron, OH · 702,000 people

House rewiring cost in Akron, OH

Most homeowners pay $7,150 – $11,900 (mid-range, typical $9,200, before sales tax), 15% above the national average and 13% above the Ohio average.

Most homeowners pay

$7,150 – $11,900Akron, OH · 1076 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $9,200
Labour $6,457Materials $2,725Work hours: 58.6

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Price levels in Akron, OH

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,250
$5,650 – $9,400
$5,105$2,130
Mid-range$9,200
$7,150 – $11,900
$6,457$2,725
Premium$14,700
$11,500 – $19,100
$9,395$5,325

Why prices in Akron, OH are different

Labor is about 70% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Akron, OH area cost about 22% 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 15% above the national figure and 13% above the Ohio average.

Akron, OH ranks 18 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 Akron, OH?

A mid-range job typically costs $9,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $7,150 – $11,900. Basic is about $7,250 and premium about $14,700.

Is house rewiring more expensive in Akron, OH than elsewhere in Ohio?

Akron, OH: 13% above the Ohio average of $8,150. Labor is about 70% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Akron, OH area cost about 22% 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 15% above the national figure and 13% above the Ohio average.

How does Akron, OH compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Akron, OH ranks 18 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,000.

How much of the price is labor in Akron, OH?

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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