Permit record · Louisiana
What Baton Rouge paid for a electrical panel upgrade
Not an estimate. We read 174 permits filed with Baton Rouge and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $2,000 and $5,000. One in ten came in under $1,000; one in ten ran past $10,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $3,275 | $2,000 – $5,000 | 174 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,000 | $2,000 – $6,000 | 613 |
| New Orleans, LA | $5,000 | $2,500 – $10,000 | 504 |
| Marin County, CA | $5,000 | $3,000 – $7,500 | 259 |
| Everett, WA | $5,000 | $3,280 – $10,000 | 76 |
| Sacramento, CA | $4,000 | $2,800 – $5,500 | 1,012 |
| Kansas City, MO | $3,000 | $2,000 – $4,290 | 450 |
| Corona, CA | $3,000 | $2,200 – $4,200 | 126 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $3,000 in Corona to $5,000 in Chicago — a 1.7× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Baton Rouge
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $19,232 | 1,252 |
| Interior Remodel | $64,000 | 192 |
| Swimming Pool | $75,000 | 178 |
| Home Addition | $100,000 | 173 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $45,750 | 120 |
| Water Heater | $2,200 | 117 |
| Solar Panels | $32,998 | 91 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $45,000 | 77 |
| HVAC Replacement | $20,180 | 65 |
| Window Replacement | $14,496 | 48 |
| Garage | $27,866 | 33 |
Source
Source: East Baton Rouge Parish — Building Permits. Permits issued in the last 24 months, classified by the work described on the permit. The figure is the declared value of the work — what the applicant reported to the city. It excludes work done without a permit and can sit below a final invoice. Read the full methodology. Data refreshed 2026-09-04.