How much does roof replacement cost on average?

Nationally, roof replacement costs about $11,000, with most homeowners paying $9,000 – $18,000. Your local price depends on labor rates, material, and code — pick your city below for a local figure.

What is the most affordable roof replacement option?

3-tab asphalt (budget) is typically the lowest-cost option at around $8,500 nationally, while premium options cost considerably more.

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Roof Replacement Cost (2026)

By the HomeCostLens editorial team · Cost data reviewed July 2026 · National averages, adjusted locally on each city page.

~$11,000

National average cost of roof replacement on a typical 2,200 sq ft home in 2026.

Typical range: $9,000 – $18,000

Source: Cost-guide consensus + BLS PPI (roofing materials), 2026

A roof replacement costs about $11,000 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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Roof Replacement cost by material

Material	Per sq ft (installed)	Typical national total
3-tab asphalt (budget)	$4.50 – $7.50	$8,500
Architectural asphalt (standard)	$6.00 – $9.00	$11,000
Premium / designer asphalt	$9.00 – $16.00	$15,000
Metal roofing	$8.00 – $18.00	$20,000
Concrete / clay tile	$10.00 – $25.00	$24,000

Roof Replacement cost by material (national)

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Roof Replacement cost by city

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

City	Location factor	Avg. roof replacement
New York, NY	1.13	$12,380
Los Angeles, CA	1.16	$12,710
Chicago, IL	1.03	$11,290
Dallas, TX	1.03	$11,360
Houston, TX	1.00	$11,020
Washington, DC	1.09	$11,950
Philadelphia, PA	1.03	$11,390
Miami, FL	1.12	$12,300
Atlanta, GA	1.01	$11,100
Boston, MA	1.12	$12,280
Phoenix, AZ	1.05	$11,610
San Francisco, CA	1.18	$13,000
Seattle, WA	1.13	$12,430
Minneapolis, MN	1.04	$11,500
San Diego, CA	1.11	$12,270
Tampa, FL	1.03	$11,370
Denver, CO	1.05	$11,610
Baltimore, MD	1.03	$11,300
Charlotte, NC	0.97	$10,670
Orlando, FL	1.01	$11,120
Detroit, MI	0.98	$10,780
Riverside, CA	1.08	$11,870
San Antonio, TX	0.94	$10,310
Portland, OR	1.07	$11,730
St. Louis, MO	0.96	$10,590
Sacramento, CA	1.09	$11,980
Pittsburgh, PA	0.94	$10,380
Las Vegas, NV	0.97	$10,710
Austin, TX	0.98	$10,740
Cincinnati, OH	0.94	$10,350
Kansas City, MO	0.93	$10,260
Columbus, OH	0.94	$10,400
Cleveland, OH	0.93	$10,230
Indianapolis, IN	0.95	$10,410
Nashville, TN	0.97	$10,710
San Jose, CA	1.13	$12,420
Virginia Beach, VA	0.97	$10,710
Providence, RI	1.01	$11,100
Milwaukee, WI	0.95	$10,510
Jacksonville, FL	0.99	$10,910
Memphis, TN	0.92	$10,160
Oklahoma City, OK	0.91	$10,010
Louisville, KY	0.94	$10,340
Hartford, CT	1.03	$11,290
Richmond, VA	0.98	$10,780
New Orleans, LA	0.91	$10,020
Buffalo, NY	0.94	$10,380
Raleigh, NC	0.98	$10,780
Birmingham, AL	0.93	$10,190
Salt Lake City, UT	0.96	$10,600
Fresno, CA	1.04	$11,440
Bakersfield, CA	1.02	$11,260
Stockton, CA	1.08	$11,840
Modesto, CA	1.05	$11,560
Oxnard, CA	1.14	$12,510
Tucson, AZ	0.95	$10,440
Albuquerque, NM	0.94	$10,300
El Paso, TX	0.91	$9,990
McAllen, TX	0.86	$9,470
Tulsa, OK	0.90	$9,900
Omaha, NE	0.93	$10,180
Wichita, KS	0.89	$9,830
Des Moines, IA	0.93	$10,210
Grand Rapids, MI	0.95	$10,450
Toledo, OH	0.91	$9,970
Dayton, OH	0.92	$10,150
Akron, OH	0.93	$10,220
Madison, WI	0.96	$10,550
Knoxville, TN	0.92	$10,140
Chattanooga, TN	0.92	$10,160
Greenville, SC	0.93	$10,240
Columbia, SC	0.93	$10,250
Charleston, SC	1.01	$11,120
Greensboro, NC	0.93	$10,220
Winston-Salem, NC	0.92	$10,080
Durham, NC	0.97	$10,700
Little Rock, AR	0.90	$9,850
Baton Rouge, LA	0.91	$10,030
Jackson, MS	0.90	$9,880
Lexington, KY	0.93	$10,180
Pensacola, FL	0.96	$10,540
Fort Myers, FL	1.03	$11,340
Sarasota, FL	1.04	$11,460
Lakeland, FL	0.98	$10,750
Melbourne, FL	1.01	$11,140
Boise, ID	0.94	$10,360
Colorado Springs, CO	0.98	$10,790
Spokane, WA	1.01	$11,100
Ogden, UT	0.96	$10,570
Provo, UT	0.96	$10,530
Albany, NY	0.98	$10,800
Syracuse, NY	0.96	$10,530
Worcester, MA	1.03	$11,330
Springfield, MA	0.98	$10,790
New Haven, CT	1.05	$11,590
Bridgeport, CT	1.07	$11,770
Allentown, PA	0.99	$10,880
Harrisburg, PA	0.97	$10,670
Scranton, PA	0.93	$10,270
Lancaster, PA	0.97	$10,650

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Frequently asked questions

How much does roof replacement cost on average?: Nationally, roof replacement costs about $11,000, with most homeowners paying $9,000 – $18,000. Your local price depends on labor rates, material, and code — pick your city below for a local figure.
What is the most affordable roof replacement option?: 3-tab asphalt (budget) is typically the lowest-cost option at around $8,500 nationally, while premium options cost considerably more.