40-gal gas water heater cost in California
Low · 25th$1,500
Typical · median$2,100
High · 75th$2,950
In California, a fair price for 40-gal gas water heater is $1,500–$2,950 (installed), with a typical price of $2,100. That's 27% above the national typical of $1,650, reflecting California's regional cost index of 1.27.
California ranks #2 of 51 for this job, where #1 is the most expensive.
Compared with similar-cost states
| Where | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1,500 | $2,100 | $2,950 |
| National | $1,180 | $1,650 | $2,320 |
| District of Columbia | $1,490 | $2,080 | $2,920 |
| Alaska | $1,460 | $2,050 | $2,880 |
| New York | $1,460 | $2,050 | $2,880 |
| Hawaii | $1,560 | $2,180 | $3,060 |
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