Gas Furnace Replacement Costs by City

Fair-price benchmarks for a mid- to high-efficiency gas furnace replacement, like-for-like, across 15 U.S. markets. Off-season installs (spring or summer) are typically cheaper and easier to schedule. Click any city for the full breakdown — permit info, red flags, and what to ask.

Efficiency matters: AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) ratings range from 80% to 98%. A 95%+ high-efficiency furnace costs $500–$1,500 more upfront but can cut heating bills significantly in cold climates. In mild climates, the payback period may not pencil out — ask your contractor to run the numbers for your home.

❄️ Heating-Dominant Markets

Chicago, IL

$4,500–$8,950 installed ~$6,700 typical ↑ $11,200 = second opinion

Buffalo, NY

$4,250–$8,500 installed ~$6,350 typical ↑ $10,600 = second opinion

Minneapolis, MN

$4,400–$8,800 installed ~$6,600 typical ↑ $11,000 = second opinion

⚡ Mixed-Climate Markets

Atlanta, GA

$4,000–$8,000 installed ~$6,000 typical ↑ $10,000 = second opinion

Charlotte, NC

$4,000–$8,000 installed ~$6,000 typical ↑ $10,000 = second opinion

Nashville, TN

$4,050–$8,100 installed ~$6,050 typical ↑ $10,100 = second opinion

☀️ Cooling-Dominant Markets

Houston, TX

$3,900–$7,850 installed ~$5,900 typical ↑ $9,800 = second opinion

Phoenix, AZ

$4,100–$8,150 installed ~$6,100 typical ↑ $10,200 = second opinion

Tampa, FL

$4,050–$8,100 installed ~$6,050 typical ↑ $10,100 = second opinion

Dallas, TX

$4,000–$8,000 installed ~$6,000 typical ↑ $10,000 = second opinion

Miami, FL

$4,200–$8,400 installed ~$6,300 typical ↑ $10,500 = second opinion

Orlando, FL

$4,000–$8,000 installed ~$6,000 typical ↑ $10,000 = second opinion

Jacksonville, FL

$3,900–$7,850 installed ~$5,900 typical ↑ $9,800 = second opinion

San Antonio, TX

$3,900–$7,750 installed ~$5,800 typical ↑ $9,700 = second opinion

Austin, TX

$4,100–$8,150 installed ~$6,100 typical ↑ $10,200 = second opinion

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