Cross-jurisdiction comparison
Foundation Repair costs 4.0× more in New York than in Los Angeles
2,121 permits across 10 jurisdictions. Each bar is the median value declared on the filing.
Full numbers
| City | 10% | Median | 90% | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $26,200 | $52,850 | $177,450 | 49 |
| New York, NY | $10,000 | $40,000 | $147,440 | 1,137 |
| San Francisco, CA | $6,360 | $27,694 | $154,961 | 80 |
| Seattle, WA | $11,800 | $26,242 | $54,536 | 126 |
| Sacramento, CA | $9,211 | $19,400 | $44,760 | 63 |
| New Orleans, LA | $5,620 | $16,040 | $38,924 | 110 |
| Kansas City, MO | $6,203 | $13,302 | $29,912 | 169 |
| Austin, TX | $5,092 | $11,250 | $24,964 | 109 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,000 | $10,000 | $47,340 | 237 |
| Raleigh, NC | $3,780 | $7,805 | $14,760 | 41 |
Declared permit values, last 24 months. Updated 2026-09-04. Methodology.