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Water Heater Installation Cost Across the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro

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Water heater installation costs in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area range from $1,250 to $5,000, with most homeowners paying around $1,750. Half of reported installations fell between $1,450 and $2,500.

The typical metro range
$1,450 $2,500
Middle 50% · median $1,750
Full reported range $1,250–$5,000 across 6 receipts in 1 city.
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$1,600.00
11 days ago
40 gal gas

Installed a new 40-gallon gas water heater, including removal of the old one. They took the old heater with them.

$1,400.00
11 days ago
40 gal gas

Replaced a 40-gallon gas water heater, paid for the job two years ago.

$00,000
11 days ago
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Horizon Home Services

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$00,000
11 days ago
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$00,000
11 days ago
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Horizon Home Services

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