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AC Installation Cost in California

AC installation costs in California typically range from $3,750 to $12,500, with a median price of $8,125 based on recent service reports. Most homeowners can expect to pay between $5,938 and $10,313 for this work.

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Price distribution

Median $8,125.00 · typical $5,937.50–$10,312.50

$8,125.00

$3,750.00

$12,500.00

Shaded band: middle 50% of reports (25th–75th percentile). Median tick in teal.

Most jobs land between $4,187.50 and $12,062.50 (5th–95th percentile). Ignoring 1 outlier below and 1 above.

Based on reports from Apr 2026 (first entries this month).

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Data last updated Apr 7, 2026.

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2 total reports

$12,500.00

Bakersfield, CA · 7 days ago

Size not reported

Central AC Installation

Got a quote for a new split unit central AC installation, which would require replacing both units.

$3,750.00

San Diego, CA · 7 days ago

Size not reported

Central AC Installation

Installed a 3.5 ton 14 SEER Bryant AC unit with existing ductwork and furnace, including outdoor electrical routing and some duct patchwork.

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