Home Improvement Costs in California
California is in Climate Zone 3B (Warm-Dry). Labor costs are 25% above the national average. Browse calculators or select your city for local pricing.
Climate Zone
3B
Warm-Dry
Labor Index
1.25x
25% above national
Cities Covered
30
with local pricing
Popular Calculators for California
Solar Panels
$15,000 - $35,000
◈Kitchen Remodel
$15,000 - $50,000
⊥Foundation Repair
$2,000 - $15,000
◯Pool Installation
$30,000 - $70,000
⬡Roofing
$5,500 - $12,000
❄HVAC
$5,000 - $12,000
⊖Septic System
$3,000 - $10,000
⊙Well Drilling
$5,000 - $15,000
◎Bathroom Remodel
$6,000 - $25,000
❆Air Conditioning
$3,000 - $7,000
▢Window Replacement
$300 - $1,200 per window
▤Siding
$6,000 - $18,000
⬚Deck & Patio
$4,000 - $20,000
⬒Basement Finishing
$20,000 - $50,000
⚙Generator Installation
$3,000 - $15,000
▦Flooring
$3 - $15 per sq ft
⚡Electrical
$500 - $15,000
◉Plumbing
$200 - $15,000
▒Insulation
$1,500 - $5,000
⫾Fencing
$1,500 - $8,000
Cities in California
Select your city for location-specific pricing
About Climate Zone 3B
Hot dry summers, mild winters, low humidity, fire risk in many areas
This climate zone affects material recommendations for roofing, HVAC, insulation, and other home improvement projects. Our calculators factor in climate-specific considerations for accurate estimates.