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Mini Split AC Installation Cost in California

In California, mini split AC installation costs typically range from $7,000 to $16,000, with most homeowners paying around $10,000. Half of reported installations fell between $8,500 and $13,000. These estimates are based on 3 recent service reports in the area.

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Price distribution

Median $10,000.00 · typical $8,500.00–$13,000.00

$10,000.00

$7,000.00

$16,000.00

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

Most jobs land between $7,300.00 and $15,400.00 (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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$7,000.00

San Diego, CA · 7 days ago

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Mini Split Installation

Installed 3 AC mini splits purchased from Costco, with an independent HVAC guy doing the installation for around $7k.

$10,000.00

Fremont, CA · 7 days ago

Size not reported

Mini Split Installation

Installed three mini-split heads upstairs with one compressor three years ago for $10k.

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Sacramento, CA · 8 days ago

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"Installed an LG Red 3 ton unit with 2 mini splits, including a $1.5k change work order. Cools and heats extremely well."

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