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Columbus, OH · 2.2 million people

House rewiring cost in Columbus, OH

Most homeowners pay $6,350 – $10,600 (mid-range, typical $8,150, before sales tax), 2% above the national average and in line with the Ohio average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,350 – $10,600Columbus, OH · 1076 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $8,150
Labour $5,402Materials $2,725Work hours: 58.6

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Price levels in Columbus, OH

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$6,400
$5,000 – $8,300
$4,270$2,130
Mid-range$8,150
$6,350 – $10,600
$5,402$2,725
Premium$13,200
$10,300 – $17,100
$7,859$5,325

Why prices in Columbus, OH are different

Labor is about 66% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Columbus, OH area cost about 2% 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 2% above the national figure and in line with the Ohio average.

Columbus, OH ranks 50 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 Columbus, OH?

A mid-range job typically costs $8,150 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $6,350 – $10,600. Basic is about $6,400 and premium about $13,200.

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

Columbus, OH: in line with the Ohio average of $8,150. Labor is about 66% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Columbus, OH area cost about 2% 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 2% above the national figure and in line with the Ohio average.

How does Columbus, OH compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Columbus, OH ranks 50 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,000.

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

About 66% 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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