Permit record · Louisiana
What New Orleans paid for a electrical panel upgrade
Not an estimate. We read 497 permits filed with New Orleans and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $2,500 and $10,000. One in ten came in under $1,400; one in ten ran past $18,054.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $5,000 | $2,500 – $10,000 | 497 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,000 | $2,000 – $5,970 | 624 |
| 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 |
| 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 New Orleans
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Replacement | $13,990 | 2,074 |
| Water Heater | $1,800 | 1,733 |
| Solar Panels | $27,983 | 1,341 |
| Interior Remodel | $44,760 | 1,135 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $37,750 | 849 |
| Home Addition | $59,138 | 816 |
| Swimming Pool | $75,000 | 490 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $23,500 | 475 |
| Siding or Stucco | $20,450 | 464 |
| Roof Replacement | $20,500 | 449 |
| Deck or Patio | $15,064 | 185 |
| Garage | $24,000 | 117 |
| Foundation Repair | $16,100 | 107 |
| Window Replacement | $17,725 | 88 |
Source
Source: City of New Orleans — Building Permit Applications. 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.