Heat Pump Installation Cost: 2026 Price Guide

A heat pump heats and cools with one system. Instead of burning fuel, it moves heat into or out of the house. Cold-climate models keep heating well below freezing, so heat pumps now replace furnaces and ACs in most of the country. Across the U.S., most homeowners pay $5,500 to $13,500.

Heat Pump Installation Cost by State

State	Typical range
Alabama	$5,500 to $13,600
Alaska	$7,300 to $18,000
Arizona	$7,100 to $17,400
Arkansas	$5,200 to $12,800
California	$7,100 to $17,500
Colorado	$7,400 to $18,300
Connecticut	$6,500 to $16,100
Delaware	$6,100 to $14,900
District of Columbia	$7,600 to $18,700
Florida	$6,900 to $16,900
Georgia	$5,800 to $14,200
Hawaii	$8,800 to $21,600
Idaho	$6,600 to $16,200
Illinois	$6,600 to $16,100
Indiana	$5,800 to $14,300
Iowa	$6,100 to $15,100
Kansas	$5,800 to $14,300
Kentucky	$5,400 to $13,300
Louisiana	$5,700 to $14,000
Maine	$6,500 to $16,100
Maryland	$6,800 to $16,800
Massachusetts	$7,700 to $19,000
Michigan	$6,000 to $14,700
Minnesota	$7,200 to $17,800
Mississippi	$5,200 to $12,800
Missouri	$5,800 to $14,100
Montana	$6,800 to $16,600
Nebraska	$6,000 to $14,800
Nevada	$6,700 to $16,400
New Hampshire	$7,000 to $17,100
New Jersey	$7,000 to $17,200
New Mexico	$5,400 to $13,300
New York	$7,300 to $17,900
North Carolina	$5,700 to $13,900
North Dakota	$6,600 to $16,100
Ohio	$5,800 to $14,200
Oklahoma	$5,300 to $13,000
Oregon	$6,600 to $16,200
Pennsylvania	$5,700 to $14,000
Rhode Island	$6,400 to $15,600
South Carolina	$5,700 to $14,100
South Dakota	$6,400 to $15,800
Tennessee	$5,600 to $13,600
Texas	$6,300 to $15,600
Utah	$7,200 to $17,600
Vermont	$6,700 to $16,500
Virginia	$6,800 to $16,800
Washington	$7,500 to $18,400
West Virginia	$5,300 to $13,000
Wisconsin	$6,500 to $16,000
Wyoming	$6,700 to $16,500

When It Makes Sense

Your AC needs replacing, and you'd like cheaper heat at the same time
The house heats with electric baseboard, oil or propane
Energy bills are higher than you want them to be
There's no natural gas service on your street

What Moves the Price

Size in tons, and whether the unit is cold-climate rated
Variable-speed (inverter) or single-stage compressor
A ducted system or a ductless mini-split
Backup heat, either electric strips or a gas furnace (dual-fuel)
Electrical panel capacity and wiring

Common Questions

Do heat pumps work in cold weather?

Yes. Cold-climate heat pumps keep making heat well below 0°F. They lose efficiency as it gets colder, so many homes in cold regions keep backup heat.

How long does a heat pump last?

Usually 12 to 15 years. A heat pump runs year-round, so it needs maintenance twice a year rather than once.

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