Cost index · Q4 2026
Home Repair Cost Index
24 figures · 13,408 permits · Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle · Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 · updated November 11, 2026
Home Cost Meter (2026). Home Repair Cost Index, Q4 2026. Data as of November 11, 2026. https://homecostmeter.com/cost-index. Free to cite with a link to this page.
Roof replacement
| City | Figure | Low (p25) | Typical (p50) | High (p75) | Permits | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | Per sq ft, all materials | $7.82 / sq ft | $12.18 / sq ft | $19.72 / sq ft | 1,372 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Chicago open data |
| Chicago, IL | Per sq ft, asphalt shingles | $7.00 / sq ft | $9.52 / sq ft | $15.00 / sq ft | 704 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Chicago open data |
| Chicago, IL | Per sq ft, built-up (flat) | $11.67 / sq ft | $17.45 / sq ft | $24.35 / sq ft | 201 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Chicago open data |
| Chicago, IL | Total project cost | $13,900 | $22,981 | $38,286 | 1,705 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Chicago open data |
| San Francisco, CA | Per sq ft, all materials | $8.76 / sq ft | $10.33 / sq ft | $14.40 / sq ft | 222 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |
| San Francisco, CA | Per sq ft, asphalt shingles | $9.98 / sq ft | $11.00 / sq ft | $15.48 / sq ft | 54 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |
| San Francisco, CA | Per sq ft, built-up (flat) | $8.76 / sq ft | $10.00 / sq ft | $12.65 / sq ft | 66 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |
| San Francisco, CA | Total project cost | $12,000 | $16,000 | $23,500 | 5,593 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |
| Seattle, WA | Total project cost | $13,854 | $19,101 | $25,402 | 172 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Seattle permits |
Asphalt shingle roof
| City | Figure | Low (p25) | Typical (p50) | High (p75) | Permits | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | Per sq ft, asphalt shingles | $7.00 / sq ft | $9.52 / sq ft | $15.00 / sq ft | 704 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Chicago open data |
| San Francisco, CA | Per sq ft, asphalt shingles | $9.98 / sq ft | $11.00 / sq ft | $15.48 / sq ft | 54 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |
Window replacement
| City | Figure | Low (p25) | Typical (p50) | High (p75) | Permits | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | Per window | $958 / window | $2,406 / window | $4,000 / window | 226 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Chicago open data |
| Chicago, IL | Windows per project | 4 | 7 | 14 | 226 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Chicago open data |
| San Francisco, CA | Per window | $1,115 / window | $1,808 / window | $3,599 / window | 907 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |
| San Francisco, CA | Windows per project | 2 | 5 | 9 | 907 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |
| Seattle, WA | Per window | $1,213 / window | $1,637 / window | $2,347 / window | 99 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Seattle permits |
| Seattle, WA | Windows per project | 4 | 7 | 10 | 99 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Seattle permits |
Water heater replacement
| City | Figure | Low (p25) | Typical (p50) | High (p75) | Permits | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | Total project cost | $2,000 | $4,050 | $6,727 | 142 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Chicago open data |
Garage door replacement
| City | Figure | Low (p25) | Typical (p50) | High (p75) | Permits | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | Total project cost | $2,145 | $3,000 | $5,250 | 79 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |
HVAC replacement
| City | Figure | Low (p25) | Typical (p50) | High (p75) | Permits | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | Total project cost, furnace replacement | $4,500 | $7,154 | $19,100 | 50 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Chicago open data |
| San Francisco, CA | Total project cost, furnace replacement | $11,458 | $19,534 | $30,000 | 24 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |
Foundation repair
| City | Figure | Low (p25) | Typical (p50) | High (p75) | Permits | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | Total project cost | $8,000 | $20,935 | $50,000 | 68 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |
| Seattle, WA | Total project cost | $17,000 | $27,375 | $42,250 | 136 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | Seattle permits |
Siding replacement
| City | Figure | Low (p25) | Typical (p50) | High (p75) | Permits | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | Total project cost | $7,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 | 830 | Jan 2025 – Nov 2026 | San Francisco permits |