Roof Replacement Cost by State (2026): All 50 States Ranked
October 27, 2026 · 8 min read
Our 2026 index of what a new asphalt shingle roof costs in every state, based on roofer wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and how big a bite it takes out of a typical home's value.
The quick answer
A new architectural asphalt shingle roof on a single-story 1,500 sq ft house costs about $7,400 to $14,900 at national average prices, according to Fixr's 2026 cost data. Where you live moves that number. Our index puts the same roof at about $8,700 to $17,400 in Illinois, the most expensive state, and $6,600 to $13,200 in Mississippi, the cheapest.
We built the index from official wage data rather than contractor surveys, so you can see exactly where each number comes from. The full table, the method and a downloadable data file are below. For your own house, measure the roof in our roofing calculator and apply your state's price per square foot.
Roof replacement cost in every state
States are ranked from most to least expensive. Costs are installed prices with architectural shingles for about 1,860 sq ft of roof, which is what a 50 × 30 ft single-story house with a 6/12 pitch and 12-inch overhangs needs. Tear-off, decking repairs and permits are extra.
| State | Roofer pay/hr | Cost, 1,860 sq ft roof | Per sq ft | % of home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Illinois | $37.33 | $8,700–$17,400 | $4.67–$9.34 | 4.4% |
| 2. New Jersey | $35.76 | $8,500–$17,000 | $4.56–$9.12 | 2.2% |
| 3. Massachusetts | $35.09 | $8,400–$16,800 | $4.51–$9.02 | 1.9% |
| 4. Minnesota | $35.06 | $8,400–$16,800 | $4.51–$9.02 | 3.6% |
| 5. New York | $33.34 | $8,200–$16,300 | $4.39–$8.77 | 2.3% |
| 6. Washington | $33.11 | $8,100–$16,300 | $4.37–$8.74 | 2.1% |
| 7. District of Columbia | $33.05 | $8,100–$16,200 | $4.36–$8.73 | 2.1% |
| 8. Connecticut | $32.93 | $8,100–$16,200 | $4.36–$8.71 | 2.7% |
| 9. Alaska | $32.91 | $8,100–$16,200 | $4.35–$8.71 | 3.1% |
| 10. California | $32.41 | $8,000–$16,100 | $4.32–$8.64 | 1.6% |
| 11. New Hampshire | $30.69 | $7,800–$15,600 | $4.20–$8.39 | 2.3% |
| 12. Rhode Island | $30.57 | $7,800–$15,600 | $4.19–$8.37 | 2.3% |
| 13. Maryland | $29.63 | $7,700–$15,300 | $4.12–$8.24 | 2.7% |
| 14. Oregon | $29.57 | $7,700–$15,300 | $4.12–$8.23 | 2.3% |
| 15. Michigan | $29.54 | $7,700–$15,300 | $4.11–$8.23 | 4.4% |
| 16. Hawaii | $29.53 | $7,700–$15,300 | $4.11–$8.23 | 1.4% |
| 17. North Dakota | $29.11 | $7,600–$15,200 | $4.08–$8.17 | 3.9% |
| 18. Indiana | $28.75 | $7,500–$15,100 | $4.06–$8.11 | 4.4% |
| 19. Wisconsin | $27.91 | $7,400–$14,900 | $4.00–$7.99 | 3.3% |
| 20. Nevada | $27.62 | $7,400–$14,800 | $3.98–$7.95 | 2.5% |
| 21. Montana | $27.41 | $7,400–$14,700 | $3.96–$7.92 | 2.4% |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $27.15 | $7,300–$14,700 | $3.94–$7.89 | 3.8% |
| 23. Missouri | $27.08 | $7,300–$14,600 | $3.94–$7.88 | 4.1% |
| 24. Vermont | $27.08 | $7,300–$14,600 | $3.94–$7.88 | 2.8% |
| 25. Colorado | $27.01 | $7,300–$14,600 | $3.93–$7.87 | 2.1% |
| 26. Ohio | $26.76 | $7,300–$14,600 | $3.91–$7.83 | 4.4% |
| 27. Delaware | $26.58 | $7,300–$14,500 | $3.90–$7.80 | 2.7% |
| 28. Idaho | $26.11 | $7,200–$14,400 | $3.87–$7.74 | 2.3% |
| 29. Maine | $25.82 | $7,200–$14,300 | $3.85–$7.70 | 2.6% |
| 30. Kansas | $25.66 | $7,100–$14,300 | $3.84–$7.67 | 4.3% |
| 31. Louisiana | $25.38 | $7,100–$14,200 | $3.82–$7.63 | 5.0% |
| 32. Iowa | $25.04 | $7,100–$14,100 | $3.79–$7.58 | 4.5% |
| 33. Utah | $24.80 | $7,000–$14,000 | $3.77–$7.55 | 2.0% |
| 34. Virginia | $24.77 | $7,000–$14,000 | $3.77–$7.54 | 2.6% |
| 35. West Virginia | $24.56 | $7,000–$14,000 | $3.76–$7.51 | 5.9% |
| 36. Kentucky | $24.37 | $7,000–$13,900 | $3.74–$7.49 | 4.5% |
| 37. Arizona | $24.33 | $7,000–$13,900 | $3.74–$7.48 | 2.5% |
| 38. South Carolina | $24.13 | $6,900–$13,900 | $3.73–$7.45 | 3.4% |
| 39. North Carolina | $24.06 | $6,900–$13,800 | $3.72–$7.44 | 3.1% |
| 40. Wyoming | $23.89 | $6,900–$13,800 | $3.71–$7.42 | 2.8% |
| 41. Oklahoma | $23.61 | $6,900–$13,700 | $3.69–$7.38 | 4.7% |
| 42. Florida | $23.49 | $6,800–$13,700 | $3.68–$7.36 | 2.7% |
| 43. Georgia | $23.29 | $6,800–$13,600 | $3.67–$7.33 | 3.1% |
| 44. New Mexico | $23.07 | $6,800–$13,600 | $3.65–$7.30 | 3.2% |
| 45. Nebraska | $23.04 | $6,800–$13,600 | $3.65–$7.30 | 3.7% |
| 46. Alabama | $23.01 | $6,800–$13,600 | $3.65–$7.29 | 4.3% |
| 47. Texas | $22.69 | $6,700–$13,500 | $3.62–$7.25 | 3.4% |
| 48. South Dakota | $22.59 | $6,700–$13,500 | $3.62–$7.23 | 3.2% |
| 49. Tennessee | $22.47 | $6,700–$13,400 | $3.61–$7.22 | 3.0% |
| 50. Arkansas | $22.01 | $6,600–$13,300 | $3.57–$7.15 | 4.4% |
| 51. Mississippi | $21.77 | $6,600–$13,200 | $3.56–$7.12 | 5.1% |
Want to use these numbers in an article or a spreadsheet? Download the full data set (CSV). It's free to use with a link to this page.
Why roof prices differ from state to state
Shingles, underlayment and flashing cost roughly the same across the country, because they come from the same national manufacturers. Labor doesn't. Roofers in Illinois earn an average of $37.33 an hour, while roofers in Mississippi earn $21.77, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since labor is around half of a typical reroofing bill, that wage gap is the main reason the same roof costs more in one state than another.
The most expensive states fall into two groups. The first is high-wage, heavily unionized markets in the Northeast and Upper Midwest: Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Minnesota and New York. The second is the West Coast, where Washington and California both rank in the top 10. The least expensive roofs are in the South and the Great Plains, where Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, South Dakota and Texas round out the bottom five.
Where a new roof takes the biggest bite out of home value
A $12,000 roof feels very different on a $175,000 house than on an $800,000 one. To compare, we divided each state's midpoint roof cost by the typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index.
| State | Midpoint roof cost | Typical home value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $10,500 | $177,000 | 5.9% |
| Mississippi | $9,900 | $195,000 | 5.1% |
| Louisiana | $10,600 | $214,000 | 5.0% |
| Oklahoma | $10,300 | $221,000 | 4.7% |
| Kentucky | $10,400 | $231,000 | 4.5% |
| … | |||
| Colorado | $11,000 | $529,000 | 2.1% |
| Utah | $10,500 | $533,000 | 2.0% |
| Massachusetts | $12,600 | $655,000 | 1.9% |
| California | $12,100 | $762,000 | 1.6% |
| Hawaii | $11,500 | $833,000 | 1.4% |
Across the US, a new roof costs about 3% of a typical home's value. In West Virginia, Mississippi and Louisiana it's 5% or more, so a roof is a much bigger line in the household budget and a bigger factor when you buy an older house. In Hawaii, California and Massachusetts, home prices are so high that the roof is a small fraction of the house even though labor costs more.
Illinois stands out: it has the most expensive roofs in the country but moderate home prices, so a roof there costs 4.4% of a typical home's value. If you're buying, check the age of the roof, and see our guide to how much house you can afford on a $100k salary for how to budget for repairs like this.
What this index doesn't capture
The index isolates one big, measurable driver: labor. Real quotes also depend on things that vary by region and by house:
- Building code requirements. Hurricane-prone coasts require stronger nailing patterns, sealed roof decks and wind-rated shingles, and cold states require ice barrier along the eaves. These can add to the bill in Florida, the Gulf Coast and the northern tier.
- Storm demand. After a big hail or wind season, prices in Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma and other hail-prone states can jump for months as crews are booked solid.
- Shipping and remoteness. Materials cost more in Alaska and Hawaii, so roofs there likely cost more than labor alone suggests.
- City versus rural. Labor rates in big metro areas are often higher than the statewide average shown here.
- The roof itself. Steep pitches, multiple layers to tear off, rotten decking, skylights and chimneys all add cost. Our guide to the cost to replace a roof on a 1,500 sq ft house walks through these extras.
How we calculated it
Roof size. We used a common house: single-story, 1,500 sq ft, 50 × 30 ft, with a 6/12 pitch and 12-inch overhangs. Our roofing calculator puts its roof at about 1,860 sq ft (18.6 squares).
National price. Installed architectural asphalt shingles cost $4 to $8 per sq ft nationally, per Fixr. That gives the national range of $7,400 to $14,900.
State adjustment. We split the national price into materials and labor. Estimates of labor's share range from about 40% to 60%; Bob Vila cites about 60%. We used the midpoint, 50%. Materials stay at the national price, and the labor half is scaled by each state's mean hourly wage for roofers divided by the national mean of $27.95, using Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2025. The formula is: state price = national price × (0.5 + 0.5 × state wage ÷ national wage).
Sensitivity. Assuming a 40% or 60% labor share changes Illinois's midpoint from $13,000 to between $12,700 and $13,400, and Mississippi's from $9,900 to between $9,700 and $10,200. The ranking of the states doesn't change.
Home values. Typical home values are the Zillow Home Value Index for all homes (mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted) for September 2026. The US value is about $366,000.
Estimate your own roof
Your house probably isn't exactly 1,500 sq ft with a 6/12 roof. To estimate yours, enter its footprint, overhang and pitch in the roof replacement calculator, then multiply the roof area by your state's price per square foot from the table. For material counts, see how many bundles of shingles a 2,000 sq ft roof needs.
Then get at least three written quotes from licensed, insured local roofers. The index tells you whether a quote is in a normal range for your state; it can't replace a roofer looking at your actual roof.
Sources & further reading
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: 47-2181 Roofers (state data via the BLS Public Data API) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, state level, September 2026 — Zillow Research
- How Much Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Cost? (2026 data) — Fixr
- How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost? — Bob Vila