Roof Replacement Cost Trend (2026)
▲ up 3.2%
Year-over-year change in roof replacement costs. National average now ~$11,000.
National avg: $11,000
Typical range: $9,000–$18,000
Since 2021: +28%
The national average cost of roof replacement has risen about 3.2% over the past year, reaching roughly $11,000 in 2026. Asphalt shingle prices have cooled to low-single-digit gains, but rising roofer wages and steady demand keep installed costs climbing.
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Roof Replacement cost trajectory, 2021–2026
Estimated national roof replacement cost (indexed from BLS producer-price data)
Indexed estimate (2021 = 100) based on BLS Producer Price Index category data and skilled-trade wage growth; actual prices vary by city and scope.
Where roof replacement costs the most & least
Local prices swing widely around the national average — driven by labor rates, climate, and permit costs. Here is how roof replacement ranks across the 50 metros we track.
| Rank | Metro | Local factor | Avg. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | 1.18 | $13,000 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | 1.16 | $12,710 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | 1.13 | $12,430 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | 1.13 | $12,420 |
| 5 | New York, NY | 1.13 | $12,380 |
| 6 | Miami, FL | 1.12 | $12,300 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | 1.12 | $12,280 |
| 8 | San Diego, CA | 1.11 | $12,270 |
| 9 | Sacramento, CA | 1.09 | $11,980 |
| 10 | Washington, DC | 1.09 | $11,950 |
| 11 | Riverside, CA | 1.08 | $11,870 |
| 12 | Portland, OR | 1.07 | $11,730 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | 1.05 | $11,610 |
| 14 | Denver, CO | 1.05 | $11,610 |
| 15 | Minneapolis, MN | 1.04 | $11,500 |
| 16 | Philadelphia, PA | 1.03 | $11,390 |
| 17 | Tampa, FL | 1.03 | $11,370 |
| 18 | Dallas, TX | 1.03 | $11,360 |
| 19 | Baltimore, MD | 1.03 | $11,300 |
| 20 | Chicago, IL | 1.03 | $11,290 |
| 21 | Hartford, CT | 1.03 | $11,290 |
| 22 | Orlando, FL | 1.01 | $11,120 |
| 23 | Atlanta, GA | 1.01 | $11,100 |
| 24 | Providence, RI | 1.01 | $11,100 |
| 25 | Houston, TX | 1.00 | $11,020 |
| 26 | Jacksonville, FL | 0.99 | $10,910 |
| 27 | Detroit, MI | 0.98 | $10,780 |
| 28 | Richmond, VA | 0.98 | $10,780 |
| 29 | Raleigh, NC | 0.98 | $10,780 |
| 30 | Austin, TX | 0.98 | $10,740 |
| 31 | Las Vegas, NV | 0.97 | $10,710 |
| 32 | Nashville, TN | 0.97 | $10,710 |
| 33 | Virginia Beach, VA | 0.97 | $10,710 |
| 34 | Charlotte, NC | 0.97 | $10,670 |
| 35 | Salt Lake City, UT | 0.96 | $10,600 |
| 36 | St. Louis, MO | 0.96 | $10,590 |
| 37 | Milwaukee, WI | 0.95 | $10,510 |
| 38 | Indianapolis, IN | 0.95 | $10,410 |
| 39 | Columbus, OH | 0.94 | $10,400 |
| 40 | Pittsburgh, PA | 0.94 | $10,380 |
| 41 | Buffalo, NY | 0.94 | $10,380 |
| 42 | Cincinnati, OH | 0.94 | $10,350 |
| 43 | Louisville, KY | 0.94 | $10,340 |
| 44 | San Antonio, TX | 0.94 | $10,310 |
| 45 | Kansas City, MO | 0.93 | $10,260 |
| 46 | Cleveland, OH | 0.93 | $10,230 |
| 47 | Birmingham, AL | 0.93 | $10,190 |
| 48 | Memphis, TN | 0.92 | $10,160 |
| 49 | New Orleans, LA | 0.91 | $10,020 |
| 50 | Oklahoma City, OK | 0.91 | $10,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Are roof replacement costs going up in 2026?
- Yes. Roof Replacement costs have risen roughly 3.2% year-over-year, to a national average of about $11,000. Asphalt shingle prices have cooled to low-single-digit gains, but rising roofer wages and steady demand keep installed costs climbing.
- What is the average cost of roof replacement in 2026?
- The U.S. average is about $11,000 before local adjustment, typically ranging from $9,000 to $18,000 depending on scope and your city.
- Why have roof replacement prices changed?
- Asphalt shingle prices have cooled to low-single-digit gains, but rising roofer wages and steady demand keep installed costs climbing.