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What should a new electrical panel cost?

Pick the panel size and the extras your electrician mentioned. We add up published installed ranges line by line, so you can check a quote before you sign it.

  • $518–$2,190panel replacement (Angi, avg $1,344)
  • $1,300–$3,000100 to 200 amp upgrade (This Old House)
  • 25–40 yrstypical panel life (This Old House)

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What is included

Each line is a published installed range from the source named beside it. Tick only one panel size. The region multiplier is a Cornelia Cove estimate. Utility fees and a new service drop are extra.

Worked example

Worked example: the estimator with these inputs: 6 AFCI or GFCI breakers needed (only if ticked); Region cost level (est. multiplier): Average US; items: Replace with a 200-amp panel, installed (Angi), Permit and inspection (Angi, This Old House). Each line is the published range times the quantity where it applies, times the multipliers, rounded to the nearest $10.

Line itemRange
Replace with a 200-amp panel, installed (Angi)$1,300 – $2,000
Permit and inspection (Angi, This Old House)$50 – $300
Estimated total$1,350 – $2,300

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Guides

Know the numbers before the contractor does the talking

Each guide breaks a quote into the parts you can check, with the questions that separate a fair bid from a padded one.

Electrical Panel Replacement CostWhat a breaker box replacement costs by amperage, what goes into the price, and why the big cost guides disagree.
Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost: 100 to 200 Amps and BeyondWhat it costs to move from 100 to 200 amps or to 400-amp service, what the utility has to do, and which incentives still exist.
Federal Pacific (FPE) Panels: Risk and Replacement CostWhat is known about Federal Pacific Stab-Lok breakers, what insurers say, and what replacing the panel costs.
Zinsco Panels: Problems and Replacement CostWhy Zinsco and Sylvania-Zinsco panels are flagged by inspectors and insurers, and what replacement costs.
Challenger, Pushmatic and Split-Bus PanelsThree other older panel types that inspectors call out, what is documented about each, and when replacing them makes sense.
Subpanel Installation CostWhat adding a subpanel for a garage, addition or workshop costs, and when a subpanel beats a full upgrade.
Cost to Move an Electrical PanelWhat relocating a breaker box costs and why it is often more than replacing it in place.
Signs You Need a New Electrical PanelWarning signs that a panel is failing or too small, and how long panels typically last.
Electrical Panel FAQShort answers.

Common questions

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How much does it cost to replace an electrical panel?

Angi puts it at $518 to $2,190, averaging $1,344. This Old House, updated in 2026, puts most panel upgrades at $800 to $4,000. A 200-amp replacement typically runs $1,300 to $2,000 (Angi) to $1,300 to $3,000 (This Old House).

How much does a 100 to 200 amp upgrade cost?

This Old House says $1,300 to $3,000 for most homes. HomeGuide says $1,300 to $1,600, or $1,800 to $2,500 if a new service panel is needed.

Do I need a permit?

Angi says panel replacement requires a permit from your local building department. Permits typically cost $50 to $300.

Is there still a tax credit for a panel upgrade?

The federal 25C credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, according to the IRS. Some states offer panel rebates through the federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program while funds last.

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Use the estimate above as your yardstick. A fair bid should list the panel, permit and any meter or service work separately.