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Whole-House Repipe Cost (2026)

~$6,000
National average cost of whole-house repipe on a typical 1,500 sq ft home in 2026.
Typical range: $3,000 – $15,000
Source: Cost-guide consensus + BLS PPI, 2026

A whole-house repipe costs about $6,000 nationally, but the real number depends heavily on where you live. HomeCostLens starts from this researched national average and applies a local price factor for each metro, so you get a figure that reflects your city's labor, climate, and permit costs — not a one-size-fits-all national number.

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Whole-House Repipe cost by material

MaterialTypical national total
Partial repipe$3,500
PEX repipe$6,000
Copper repipe$11,000
Whole-House Repipe cost by material (national)
$0k$3k$6k$9k$12k$3,500Partial repipe$6,000PEX repipe$11,000Copper repipe
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Whole-House Repipe cost by city

Local cost = national average × each metro's location factor. Pick your city:

CityLocation factorAvg. whole-house repipe
New York, NY1.13$6,750
Los Angeles, CA1.16$6,930
Chicago, IL1.03$6,160
Dallas, TX1.03$6,200
Houston, TX1.00$6,010
Washington, DC1.09$6,520
Philadelphia, PA1.03$6,210
Miami, FL1.12$6,710
Atlanta, GA1.01$6,050
Boston, MA1.12$6,700
Phoenix, AZ1.05$6,330
San Francisco, CA1.18$7,090
Seattle, WA1.13$6,780
Minneapolis, MN1.04$6,270
San Diego, CA1.11$6,690
Tampa, FL1.03$6,200
Denver, CO1.05$6,330
Baltimore, MD1.03$6,160
Charlotte, NC0.97$5,820
Orlando, FL1.01$6,070
Detroit, MI0.98$5,880
Riverside, CA1.08$6,470
San Antonio, TX0.94$5,620
Portland, OR1.07$6,400
St. Louis, MO0.96$5,780
Sacramento, CA1.09$6,530
Pittsburgh, PA0.94$5,660
Las Vegas, NV0.97$5,840
Austin, TX0.98$5,860
Cincinnati, OH0.94$5,650
Kansas City, MO0.93$5,600
Columbus, OH0.94$5,670
Cleveland, OH0.93$5,580
Indianapolis, IN0.95$5,680
Nashville, TN0.97$5,840
San Jose, CA1.13$6,770
Virginia Beach, VA0.97$5,840
Providence, RI1.01$6,050
Milwaukee, WI0.95$5,730
Jacksonville, FL0.99$5,950
Memphis, TN0.92$5,540
Oklahoma City, OK0.91$5,460
Louisville, KY0.94$5,640
Hartford, CT1.03$6,160
Richmond, VA0.98$5,880
New Orleans, LA0.91$5,470
Buffalo, NY0.94$5,660
Raleigh, NC0.98$5,880
Birmingham, AL0.93$5,560
Salt Lake City, UT0.96$5,780

Frequently asked questions

How much does whole-house repipe cost on average?
Nationally, whole-house repipe costs about $6,000, with most homeowners paying $3,000 – $15,000. Your local price depends on labor rates, materials and scope, and code — pick your city below for a local figure.
What is the most affordable whole-house repipe option?
Partial repipe is typically the lowest-cost option at around $3,500 nationally, while premium options cost considerably more.