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Water heater replacement cost in Idaho
Most homeowners pay $1,350 – $2,250 (mid-range, typical $1,700, before sales tax), 11% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Idaho
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,550 $1,200 – $2,000 | $742 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $1,700 $1,350 – $2,250 | $758 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,100 $1,650 – $2,750 | $848 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Idaho are different
Labour makes up about 44% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Idaho cost about 18% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 11% below the national figure.
Idaho ranks 49 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,150 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $1,550 | $1,750 | $2,150 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,050 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,100 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,050 |
| Pocatello, ID | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,050 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,050 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Idaho?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,700 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,350 and $2,250. A basic job is about $1,550 and a premium one about $2,100.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Idaho than the national average?
Idaho: 11% below the national average. Labour makes up about 44% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Idaho cost about 18% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 11% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Idaho?
About 44% 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 regions.
Where in Idaho is it most expensive?
Boise City, ID is the most expensive area at about $1,800 for a mid-range job, and Twin Falls, ID the least expensive at about $1,700.
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