Permit record · Missouri
What Kansas City paid for a water heater
Not an estimate. We read 565 permits filed with Kansas City and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $1,636 and $3,000. One in ten came in under $1,200; one in ten ran past $4,900.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | $2,291 | $1,636 – $3,000 | 565 |
| New York, NY | $13,500 | $7,000 – $20,000 | 881 |
| Chicago, IL | $6,048 | $2,500 – $13,821 | 309 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,200 | $2,000 – $10,950 | 56 |
| Marin County, CA | $3,850 | $2,500 – $5,003 | 278 |
| Sacramento, CA | $3,000 | $1,775 – $7,057 | 280 |
| Everett, WA | $2,892 | $2,382 – $4,648 | 672 |
| Corona, CA | $2,300 | $1,800 – $3,000 | 100 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $2,200 | $1,500 – $3,186 | 115 |
| New Orleans, LA | $1,800 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 1,733 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,000 | $501 – $4,000 | 52 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $1,800 in New Orleans to $13,500 in New York — a 7.5× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Kansas City
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Replacement | $8,867 | 1,194 |
| Interior Remodel | $49,700 | 549 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $3,000 | 410 |
| 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.