Permit record · California
What Marin County paid for a electrical panel upgrade
Not an estimate. We read 254 permits filed with Marin County and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $3,000 and $7,500. One in ten came in under $2,000; one in ten ran past $10,733.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin County, CA | $5,000 | $3,000 – $7,500 | 254 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,000 | $2,000 – $5,970 | 624 |
| New Orleans, LA | $5,000 | $2,500 – $10,000 | 497 |
| 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 |
| Kansas City, MO | $3,000 | $2,000 – $4,440 | 410 |
| 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 Marin County
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $21,132 | 836 |
| Solar Panels | $32,222 | 767 |
| HVAC Replacement | $13,000 | 661 |
| Water Heater | $3,850 | 278 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $65,000 | 259 |
| Deck or Patio | $40,000 | 172 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $25,000 | 145 |
| Garage | $23,870 | 110 |
| Swimming Pool | $58,000 | 93 |
| Home Addition | $188,000 | 91 |
| Siding or Stucco | $29,185 | 86 |
Source
Source: County of Marin — 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.