US Roof Replacement Cost Index 2026
The median cost to replace a roof in the United States is $18,120, with typical quotes running $9,500 to $36,000 depending on the state. California is the most expensive market in this index at $24,750 — roughly 1.7× the cost of Ohio at $14,500.
- National median
- $18,120
- Typical range
- $9,500–$36,000
- States covered
- 15
- Metro areas
- 53
Roof replacement cost by state, highest to lowest.
Median figures for a standard 2,000–2,500 sq ft single-family asphalt-shingle replacement. Each state links to a full local cost breakdown.
| State | Median | Typical range | Roofers | Primary material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaWest | $24,750 | $13,500–$36,000 | 18,000+ | concrete tile |
| New YorkNortheast | $23,250 | $11,500–$35,000 | 7,500+ | modified bitumen flat-roof |
| FloridaSoutheast | $21,750 | $11,500–$32,000 | 11,000+ | tile (clay/concrete) |
| MassachusettsNortheast | $21,000 | $13,500–$28,500 | 2,500+ | ice-shielded architectural shingles |
| ArizonaSouthwest | $20,250 | $12,500–$28,000 | 3,200+ | concrete tile |
| ColoradoMountain | $18,000 | $11,500–$24,500 | 3,400+ | Class-4 impact-resistant shingles |
| WashingtonNorthwest | $17,750 | $11,500–$24,000 | 2,900+ | moss-resistant architectural shingles with zinc strips |
| GeorgiaSoutheast | $16,500 | $10,500–$22,500 | 4,800+ | architectural shingles |
| TexasSouth | $16,250 | $10,500–$22,000 | 13,000+ | Class-4 impact-resistant shingles |
| IllinoisMidwest | $16,150 | $10,800–$21,500 | 5,100+ | architectural shingles with full ice shield |
| PennsylvaniaNortheast | $16,100 | $10,200–$22,000 | 4,800+ | architectural shingles |
| North CarolinaSoutheast | $15,600 | $10,200–$21,000 | 4,500+ | architectural shingles |
| TennesseeSoutheast | $15,150 | $9,800–$20,500 | 2,800+ | impact-resistant architectural shingles |
| MichiganMidwest | $14,800 | $9,800–$19,800 | 3,800+ | architectural shingles with ice shield |
| OhioMidwest | $14,500 | $9,500–$19,500 | 4,200+ | architectural shingles |
Methodology
Every figure describes the same job, so the states are genuinely comparable rather than a collection of unlike quotes.
- Normalized to a 2,000–2,500 sq ft single-family home
- Asphalt architectural shingles, tear-off of one existing layer
- Includes disposal, synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield, drip edge, ridge cap and labor
- Excludes structural deck replacement, premium materials, and solar reinstatement
- Ranges reflect contractor-reported quotes, not insurance settlements
What drives the spread
The 1.7× gap between California and Ohio is not arbitrary. It decomposes into four drivers:
- Labor rates — the single largest line item in a re-roof
- Building code — wind uplift, impact resistance and ice-shield coverage are mandated locally
- Insurance regime — carrier requirements in hail states raise the minimum spec
- Material mix — tile and metal markets carry a structurally higher floor than shingle markets
Cite this dataset
Published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Journalists, researchers and contractors are welcome to reproduce these figures with attribution and a link.
SatelliteQuotes (2026). US Roof Replacement Cost Index. Median US roof replacement cost: $18,120 (range $9,500–$36,000). Retrieved from https://www.satellitequotes.com/roof-cost-index
Common questions about US roofing costs.
What is the average cost of a roof replacement in the United States in 2026?
The median cost of replacing a 2,000–2,500 sq ft single-family asphalt-shingle roof in the United States is approximately $18,120 in 2026. Across the 15 states in this index, typical quotes range from $9,500 at the low end to $36,000 at the high end.
Which state has the most expensive roof replacement costs?
California has the highest median roof replacement cost in this index at approximately $24,750, driven by wildfire risk inland, salt-air on the coast, and statewide Title 24 cool-roof codes. Ohio is the lowest at roughly $14,500 — a spread of about 1.7x between the two.
Why does roof replacement cost vary so much between states?
Four factors account for most of the variation: prevailing labor rates, building-code requirements (impact-resistant shingles, ice-and-water shield coverage, wind uplift ratings), local insurance and permitting regimes, and the dominant roofing material in the region. Climate drives the code requirements, and code drives the material spec, so storm-exposed states carry structurally higher baseline costs.
How was this roof cost data compiled?
Figures are compiled from contractor-reported quote ranges for standard single-family re-roofs, normalized to a 2,000–2,500 sq ft asphalt-shingle replacement including tear-off of one layer, disposal, synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield, drip edge, ridge cap, and labor. Premium materials and structural deck repair are excluded. See the methodology section for full detail.
Can I cite or reuse this roof cost data?
Yes. This dataset is published free under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. You may reproduce the figures in articles, reports, or tools provided you attribute SatelliteQuotes and link to this page.
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