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2026 Home Repair Cost Index

Compare service pricing nationally and by market without getting buried in a spreadsheet. The LocalPros cost index is designed to stay readable on mobile while still giving homeowners real pricing context they can use.

50 markets and 15 servicesSearchable and sortableBuilt for homeowners and publishers

$84

Avg. hourly rate

Sacramento

Most expensive city

Birmingham

Most affordable city

15 services

Coverage

Service pricing

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15 services shown

Typical low

$3,000

Typical high

$7,000

Typical low

$150

Typical high

$300

Typical low

$4,000

Typical high

$9,000

Typical low

$200

Typical high

$400

Typical low

$100

Typical high

$250

Typical low

$120

Typical high

$250

Typical low

$75

Typical high

$200

Typical low

$30

Typical high

$80

Typical low

$75

Typical high

$200

Typical low

$300

Typical high

$800

Typical low

$300

Typical high

$800

Typical low

$150

Typical high

$400

Typical low

$100

Typical high

$250

Typical low

$100

Typical high

$400

Typical low

$250

Typical high

$800

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Methodology

Pricing data is compiled from contractor surveys, industry publications, and regional cost-of-living adjustments. Rates reflect 2026 averages and may vary based on project complexity, materials, and seasonal demand. Regional pricing uses state-level multipliers derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics data and construction cost indices.

Last updated: March 2026. Data is refreshed quarterly.

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