Permit record · Missouri
What Kansas City paid for a electrical panel upgrade
Not an estimate. We read 410 permits filed with Kansas City and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $2,000 and $4,440. One in ten came in under $1,500; one in ten ran past $7,535.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | $3,000 | $2,000 – $4,440 | 410 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,000 | $2,000 – $5,970 | 624 |
| New Orleans, LA | $5,000 | $2,500 – $10,000 | 497 |
| Marin County, CA | $5,000 | $3,000 – $7,500 | 254 |
| Everett, WA | $5,000 | $3,093 – $10,008 | 74 |
| Sacramento, CA | $4,000 | $2,800 – $5,500 | 1,012 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $3,250 | $1,950 – $5,000 | 171 |
| Corona, CA | $3,000 | $2,300 – $4,200 | 123 |
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 | $8,867 | 1,194 |
| Water Heater | $2,291 | 565 |
| Interior Remodel | $49,700 | 549 |
| Deck or Patio | $14,934 | 247 |
| Solar Panels | $24,785 | 202 |
| Home Addition | $52,711 | 153 |
| Foundation Repair | $13,343 | 153 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $8,000 | 131 |
| Garage | $50,000 | 118 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $6,515 | 94 |
| Roof Replacement | $11,362 | 69 |
| Swimming Pool | $70,000 | 65 |
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 2026-09-24.