Home costs in Boston, 2026
19 home services priced for Boston, MA: the local low, typical and high price, real job costs and a free quote check in every guide.
By Our research team · Last verified · Methodology
Overall, Boston costs about 20% more than the US average.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Boston, MA metro area. Open a guide for the full local price list.
Plumbing & water costs in Boston
$100–$220/hr for a plumber in Boston — typically $135/hr. A service call is $100–$360, a clogged drain $130–$450, and a gas water heater $1,250–$3,550 installed. Verifie…
$900–$3,550 to replace a 40–50 gal tank water heater in Boston, installed — typically $2,050. Electric tanks run $910–$2,850, gas tanks $1,250–$3,550, and whole-home tan…
$400–$2,000 for a short new gas line to one appliance in Boston, installed — typically $860. Hooking up a range to an existing line is $160–$590, and a 50+ ft run $1,150…
$5,650–$20,100 to replace about 50 ft of sewer line in Boston, with $9,900 typical. Trenchless lining runs $110–$270 a foot, a spot repair $1,250–$6,250, and a camera in…
Electrical & energy costs in Boston
$85–$180/hr for a licensed electrician in Boston — typically $130/hr. A service call is $110–$245 and a 100A to 200A panel upgrade $1,900–$5,100. Verified November 2026.
$4,900–$11,000 to replace a 3-ton central AC on existing ducts in Boston, installed — $7,600 typical. A heat pump runs $6,350–$14,500, a gas furnace $3,250–$9,250, and A…
$20,150–$31,700 installed in Boston for an 8 kW home solar system with standard panels, typically $24,600 with no federal tax credit in 2026. That is about $3,100 per kW…
$13,150–$21,200 installed in Boston for one 13.5 kWh battery such as a Tesla Powerwall 3, typically $16,900. Whole-home backup on two batteries is $18,900–$38,950. Verif…
$1,200–$3,150 in Boston for a Level 2 charger hardwired near the panel, charger included — typically $1,950. A NEMA 14-50 outlet alone is $560–$1,550, and a panel upgrad…
Cleaning & maintenance costs in Boston
$140–$300 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Boston — typically $205. A deep clean is $210–$490, and a move-out clean of the same house $230–$560.…
$140–$330 to clean three rooms and a hallway in Boston, with $220 typical. Steam cleaning runs $45–$100 a room once you book three or more, a full staircase $45–$85, and…
$170–$470 to clean about 20 windows inside and out in Boston — typically $290. Outside only is $120–$330, a single window $9–$19, and screens $2–$7 each. Verified Novemb…
$190–$500 to clean the gutters on a two-story home in Boston, with $310 typical. A one-story home runs $120–$300, downspout flushing $30–$110 each when it isn't included…
$300–$830 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in Boston, with $490 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $150–$440, a wood deck $150–$550, and a roof soft wash $420–…
$170–$610 for a one-time pest treatment in Boston, inside and out, with $330 typical. A quarterly plan visit runs $110–$310, a bed bug room $330–$830, and a termite insp…
$55–$120/hr for a handyman in Boston — typically $85/hr. Most charge a $90–$220 minimum, and a half day of small jobs runs $220–$480. Verified November 2026.
$285–$685 for a half truckload of junk in Boston, with $455 typical. One bulky item costs $65–$180, a full truck $620–$1,150, and a garage cleanout $280–$640. Verified N…
$120–$480 to repair one appliance in Boston, parts and labor included — typically $240. A refrigerator repair runs $145–$585, a washer $115–$530, and the service call al…
$170–$615 for a typical garage door repair in Boston, parts and labor — typically $310. Both torsion springs run $220–$555, a lift cable $110–$385, and a new opener inst…
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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