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Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · 973,000 people

Water heater replacement cost in Bridgeport, CT

Most homeowners pay $1,650 – $2,750 (mid-range, typical $2,100, before sales tax), 11% above the national average and in line with the Connecticut average.

Most homeowners pay

$1,650 – $2,750Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · 4 · before sales tax
Typical: $2,100
Labour $1,154Materials $963Work hours: 9.7

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Price levels in Bridgeport, CT

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,900
$1,500 – $2,500
$1,129$785
Mid-range$2,100
$1,650 – $2,750
$1,154$963
Premium$2,550
$2,000 – $3,300
$1,291$1,251

Why prices in Bridgeport, CT are different

Labor is about 55% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Bridgeport, CT area cost about 25% 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 11% above the national figure and in line with the Connecticut average.

Bridgeport, CT ranks 19 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 water heater replacement cost in Bridgeport, CT?

A mid-range job typically costs $2,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $1,650 – $2,750. Basic is about $1,900 and premium about $2,550.

Is water heater replacement more expensive in Bridgeport, CT than elsewhere in Connecticut?

Bridgeport, CT: in line with the Connecticut average of $2,100. Labor is about 55% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Bridgeport, CT area cost about 25% 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 11% above the national figure and in line with the Connecticut average.

How does Bridgeport, CT compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Bridgeport, CT ranks 19 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $1,900.

How much of the price is labor in Bridgeport, CT?

About 55% at the mid-range level, around 10 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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