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Roof replacement cost data study

Average Roof Replacement Cost by US & Canadian Metro (2026)

GeoQuote models asphalt-shingle roof replacement at a national base of $4.00-$6.66 per sq ft before metro adjustments. For a typical 1,700-2,000 sq ft home, that creates a national planning range of about $7,600-$14,885 before unusual decking, access, code, or material upgrades.

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US and Canadian metros modeled

$4.00-$6.66

national USD/sq ft base before metro factors

CAD

Canadian rows shown in Canadian dollars

1,900-2,235 sq ft

typical roof area proxy for 1,700-2,000 sq ft homes

Sortable metro roof replacement cost table

Header links sort the server-rendered table. Ranges are planning estimates, not final contractor quotes.

MetroCountryLow $/sq ftHigh $/sq ftLow totalHigh totalCurrencyMethod note
New YorkUnited States$5.36$8.92$10,184$19,936USDHigh-cost Northeast labor and disposal market.
Los AngelesUnited States$5.28$8.79$10,032$19,646USDHigh-cost coastal labor, access, and permitting market.
ChicagoUnited States$4.48$7.46$8,512$16,673USDLarge Midwest metro with above-average urban labor costs.
HoustonUnited States$3.88$6.46$7,372$14,438USDCompetitive Sun Belt labor market; storm work can still vary by season.
PhoenixUnited States$3.96$6.59$7,524$14,729USDSun Belt labor market with heat and tile/flat-roof mix considerations.
PhiladelphiaUnited States$4.48$7.46$8,512$16,673USDNortheast metro with older housing stock and urban disposal factors.
San AntonioUnited States$3.80$6.33$7,220$14,148USDLower-cost Texas metro baseline for standard asphalt work.
San DiegoUnited States$5.12$8.52$9,728$19,042USDCoastal California labor and access premium.
DallasUnited States$3.92$6.53$7,448$14,595USDCompetitive Texas market with storm-season price swings.
AustinUnited States$4.20$6.99$7,980$15,623USDHigher-growth Texas market with moderate labor premium.
SeattleUnited States$5.12$8.52$9,728$19,042USDPacific Northwest labor premium and rain-window scheduling.
DenverUnited States$4.48$7.46$8,512$16,673USDHail-prone market with above-average roofing demand cycles.
AtlantaUnited States$3.92$6.53$7,448$14,595USDCompetitive Southeast market near national baseline.
MiamiUnited States$4.32$7.19$8,208$16,070USDWind-code, access, and insurance-driven scope can affect final quotes.
BostonUnited States$5.20$8.66$9,880$19,355USDHigh-cost Northeast labor and older-roof complexity.
CharlotteUnited States$3.84$6.39$7,296$14,282USDSoutheast market generally near or below national average.
NashvilleUnited States$3.96$6.59$7,524$14,729USDFast-growth market close to national average.
TampaUnited States$4.08$6.79$7,752$15,176USDFlorida storm, wind, and insurance context can move final scope.
OrlandoUnited States$4.04$6.73$7,676$15,042USDCentral Florida market near national average before roof-specific code scope.
PortlandUnited States$4.72$7.86$8,968$17,567USDPacific Northwest labor and weather-window premium.
Las VegasUnited States$4.08$6.79$7,752$15,176USDDesert-market labor and material mix near national average.
ColumbusUnited States$3.76$6.26$7,144$13,991USDLower-cost Midwest planning baseline.
IndianapolisUnited States$3.68$6.13$6,992$13,701USDLower-cost Midwest labor market.
Kansas CityUnited States$3.72$6.19$7,068$13,835USDLower-cost Midwest and Plains market baseline.
MinneapolisUnited States$4.32$7.19$8,208$16,070USDCold-climate roofing season and ice/water detailing can add scope.
TorontoCanada$5.43$9.04$10,317$20,204CADLarge Ontario labor market; CAD model includes Canada market factor.
VancouverCanada$6.04$10.06$11,476$22,484CADHigh-cost coastal labor and rain-window scheduling.
CalgaryCanada$5.00$8.33$9,500$18,618CADAlberta market with hail and seasonal demand cycles.
EdmontonCanada$4.81$8.02$9,139$17,925CADPrairie labor baseline with cold-climate detailing.
OttawaCanada$5.10$8.49$9,690$18,975CADOntario/Quebec-adjacent labor and cold-climate planning.
MontrealCanada$4.86$8.09$9,234$18,081CADQuebec metro with winter-season and disposal considerations.
WinnipegCanada$4.53$7.54$8,607$16,852CADLower-cost Prairie planning baseline with cold-climate scope.
HamiltonCanada$5.14$8.57$9,766$19,154CADGreater Golden Horseshoe labor and disposal context.

Methodology

Formula: source installed-cost base x country factor x metro multiplier = modeled cost per sq ft. Total range uses 1,900 sq ft for the low side and 2,235 sq ft for the high side to approximate a typical 1,700-2,000 sq ft home.

US rows use the HomeGuide/Homewyse-derived national base directly. Canadian rows apply a 1.18x Canada planning factor and are displayed in CAD, then apply the disclosed Canadian metro multiplier.

What this data can and cannot prove

This is a citable planning model for roof replacement cost, new roof cost, average roof replacement cost, and Canada/US metro comparisons. It is not a substitute for a contractor quote, insurance scope, roof measurement report, or permit-specific estimate.

Use the roof cost calculator for roof area, pitch, material, tear-off, and complexity adjustments.

Roof replacement cost FAQ

What is the average roof replacement cost in 2026?

For a typical 1,700-2,000 sq ft home, GeoQuote models asphalt-shingle roof replacement at about $7,600-$19,600 in many US metros before unusual decking, access, code, or material upgrades. Higher-cost coastal and Northeast metros can run materially higher. Canadian rows are modeled in CAD.

How much does a new roof cost per square foot?

This study uses a national asphalt-shingle installed-cost base of $4.00-$6.66 per sq ft, adapted from HomeGuide and cross-checked against Homewyse. Metro rows apply disclosed regional multipliers to that base.

Why does roof replacement cost vary by metro?

Metro-level roof replacement cost varies because roofing labor, disposal, permitting, insurance, weather windows, access, material availability, and code requirements differ by market. The table uses planning multipliers to show that spread.

Are these roof replacement prices final contractor quotes?

No. These are planning ranges for comparison and SEO/AEO reference. Final contractor quotes should confirm roof area, pitch, tear-off layers, decking, ventilation, flashing, local code, and material selection.

How do I use this table with a roof cost calculator?

Use the metro table for local planning context, then use the roof cost calculator to adjust roof area, material, pitch, tear-off layers, complexity, waste, and country assumptions for a more specific estimate.

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