Permit record · Missouri
What Kansas City paid for a electrical panel upgrade
Not an estimate. We read 450 permits filed with Kansas City and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $2,000 and $4,290. One in ten came in under $1,500; one in ten ran past $7,500.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | $3,000 | $2,000 – $4,290 | 450 |
| 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 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $3,275 | $2,000 – $5,000 | 174 |
| 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 Kansas City
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Replacement | $8,948 | 1,298 |
| Water Heater | $2,252 | 629 |
| Interior Remodel | $46,900 | 598 |
| Deck or Patio | $15,000 | 290 |
| Solar Panels | $25,996 | 244 |
| Home Addition | $50,164 | 171 |
| Foundation Repair | $13,302 | 169 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $8,640 | 147 |
| Garage | $50,000 | 127 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $7,650 | 107 |
| Roof Replacement | $11,416 | 82 |
| Swimming Pool | $70,000 | 75 |
Source
Source: City of Kansas City MO — Issued 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.