Electrical work costs, and whether your quote is fair

Matt Kovalik, a licensed Minnesota journeyworker electrician, writes these calculator pages. Each calculator compares your quote with declared values on electrical permits in your region.

Permits that bundle several jobs are left out, so each range is about one job.

• Panel upgrade calculator

  Across regions, the median permit value runs from $2,410 in Baltimore to $7,080 in Seattle.

• Rewire a house calculator

  Across regions, the median permit value runs from $5,360 in Baltimore to $17,530 in Seattle.

• EV charger installation calculator

  Across regions, the median permit value runs from $1,140 in Seattle to $1,590 in Baltimore.

• Whole-house generator calculator

  Across regions, the median permit value runs from $11,610 in Buffalo and Pittsburgh to $15,800 in Seattle.

• 240V circuit or outlet calculator

  Across regions, the median permit value runs from $830 in Buffalo and Pittsburgh to $1,140 in Seattle.

• Electrical panel replacement calculator

  Across regions, the median permit value runs from $2,420 in Baltimore to $5,330 in Seattle.

• 200 amp panel upgrade calculator

  Across regions, the median permit value runs from $2,510 in Baltimore to $6,930 in Seattle.