Permit record · California
What Sacramento paid for a electrical panel upgrade
Not an estimate. We read 1,012 permits filed with Sacramento and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $2,800 and $5,500. One in ten came in under $2,461; one in ten ran past $8,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $4,000 | $2,800 – $5,500 | 1,012 |
| 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 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $3,275 | $2,000 – $5,000 | 174 |
| Kansas City, MO | $3,000 | $2,000 – $4,290 | 450 |
| 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 Sacramento
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Replacement | $15,500 | 2,009 |
| Solar Panels | $26,189 | 718 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $45,000 | 443 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $22,750 | 397 |
| Water Heater | $3,000 | 280 |
| Roof Replacement | $15,000 | 209 |
| Siding or Stucco | $14,750 | 196 |
| Garage | $20,000 | 136 |
| Deck or Patio | $14,534 | 136 |
| Home Addition | $77,000 | 129 |
| Swimming Pool | $64,232 | 116 |
| Foundation Repair | $19,400 | 63 |
| ADU / Guest House | $123,470 | 38 |
| Interior Remodel | $102,500 | 36 |
| Window Replacement | $10,000 | 29 |
Source
Source: City of Sacramento — 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.