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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · 9.4 million people
Water heater replacement cost in Chicago, IL
Most homeowners pay $1,900 – $3,200 (mid-range, typical $2,450, before sales tax), 29% above the national average and 2% above the Illinois average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Chicago, IL
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,250 $1,750 – $2,900 | $1,465 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $2,450 $1,900 – $3,200 | $1,497 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,950 $2,300 – $3,800 | $1,674 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Chicago, IL are different
Labor is about 61% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Chicago, IL area cost about 62% 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 29% above the national figure and 2% above the Illinois average.
Chicago, IL ranks 2 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 Chicago, IL?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,450 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $1,900 – $3,200. Basic is about $2,250 and premium about $2,950.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Chicago, IL than elsewhere in Illinois?
Chicago, IL: 2% above the Illinois average of $2,400. Labor is about 61% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Chicago, IL area cost about 62% 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 29% above the national figure and 2% above the Illinois average.
How does Chicago, IL compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Chicago, IL ranks 2 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $1,900.
How much of the price is labor in Chicago, IL?
About 61% 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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