Heat Pumps · Published 2026-07-09
The 10 Most Expensive States to Install a Heat Pump (2026)
The ten most expensive states for a whole-home heat pump installation, ranked from the same July 2026 dataset that powers our calculators — with full state breakdowns.
Figures are installed whole-home heat pump averages — colder climates need bigger, cold-climate-rated equipment, and local labor moves the rest. Here are the ten most expensive states, every figure linking to that state's full breakdown.
| # | State | Whole-home system, installed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $19,000 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $18,000 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $18,000 |
| 4 | Vermont | $17,500 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $17,500 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $17,000 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $17,000 |
| 8 | New York | $17,000 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $17,000 |
| 10 | Montana | $17,000 |
#1: Alaska
Alaska is one of the most expensive states for a whole-home heat pump installation, ranking #50 of 50 at $19,000 — about 25% above the national average.
#2: North Dakota
North Dakota is one of the most expensive states for a whole-home heat pump installation, ranking #49 of 50 at $18,000 — about 18% above the national average.
#3: Minnesota
Minnesota is one of the most expensive states for a whole-home heat pump installation, ranking #48 of 50 at $18,000 — about 18% above the national average.
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Rebates change this math fast — many states and utilities pay four figures toward qualified systems.
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