Hardwood Flooring Cost by City (2026)
Material and install of solid or engineered hardwood. Below are typical costs for a 500 sq ft, adjusted for each metro's construction-cost factor relative to the national average. Use the interactive estimator to set your scope and print a take-to-contractor plan.
Hardwood Flooring cost across U.S. metros
Costs reflect each city's location factor applied to national-average typical-project ranges (medium scope). Select any city to open its full regional cost page with every project priced.
| City | Factor | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1.45× | $4,350 | $9,425 | $17,400 |
| San Jose, CA | 1.42× | $4,260 | $9,230 | $17,040 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.40× | $4,200 | $9,100 | $16,800 |
| Boston, MA | 1.30× | $3,900 | $8,450 | $15,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.28× | $3,840 | $8,320 | $15,360 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.25× | $3,750 | $8,125 | $15,000 |
| Washington, D.C., DC | 1.18× | $3,540 | $7,670 | $14,160 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1.10× | $3,300 | $7,150 | $13,200 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.12× | $3,360 | $7,280 | $13,440 |
| Denver, CO | 1.10× | $3,300 | $7,150 | $13,200 |
| Portland, OR | 1.08× | $3,240 | $7,020 | $12,960 |
| Miami, FL | 1.08× | $3,240 | $7,020 | $12,960 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 0.98× | $2,940 | $6,370 | $11,760 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 0.96× | $2,880 | $6,240 | $11,520 |
| Orlando, FL | 0.93× | $2,790 | $6,045 | $11,160 |
| Austin, TX | 0.95× | $2,850 | $6,175 | $11,400 |
| Nashville, TN | 0.93× | $2,790 | $6,045 | $11,160 |
| Charlotte, NC | 0.92× | $2,760 | $5,980 | $11,040 |
| Dallas, TX | 0.92× | $2,760 | $5,980 | $11,040 |
| Columbus, OH | 0.95× | $2,850 | $6,175 | $11,400 |
| Houston, TX | 0.90× | $2,700 | $5,850 | $10,800 |
| Detroit, MI | 0.95× | $2,850 | $6,175 | $11,400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1.02× | $3,060 | $6,630 | $12,240 |
| Kansas City, MO | 0.94× | $2,820 | $6,110 | $11,280 |
| Atlanta, GA | 0.95× | $2,850 | $6,175 | $11,400 |
Scope multipliers: Small/partial 0.65×, Medium/typical 1.0×, Large/luxury 1.6×. Estimates are planning figures, not bids.
Important Disclaimer (YMYL)
Renovation costs are Your-Money-Your-Life (YMYL) decisions. Every figure here is a national average compiled from third-party industry sources and changes every year. They are estimates for planning only, not quotes or bids; material choice, finish level, and site conditions can move any number 20–30% or more. Always confirm current pricing with licensed local contractors and obtain written, itemized bids before committing to a budget.