AC Repair Cost
A typical ac repair costs $450 across the US, with most jobs from $150 to $1,200 for a service call and repair. Pick your city for a local range.
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AC Repair cost by city
| City | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $200 | $610 | $1,620 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $190 | $560 | $1,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $160 | $490 | $1,300 |
| Houston, TX | $150 | $440 | $1,180 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $150 | $450 | $1,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $160 | $470 | $1,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $140 | $410 | $1,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $190 | $580 | $1,540 |
| Dallas, TX | $150 | $460 | $1,220 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $140 | $430 | $1,150 |
| Austin, TX | $160 | $470 | $1,260 |
| Fort Worth, TX | $150 | $440 | $1,180 |
| San Jose, CA | $210 | $630 | $1,680 |
| Columbus, OH | $140 | $420 | $1,120 |
| Charlotte, NC | $150 | $450 | $1,200 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $140 | $410 | $1,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $210 | $640 | $1,700 |
| Seattle, WA | $190 | $560 | $1,500 |
| Denver, CO | $170 | $500 | $1,340 |
| Washington, DC | $190 | $580 | $1,540 |
| Boston, MA | $200 | $590 | $1,560 |
| El Paso, TX | $130 | $400 | $1,060 |
| Nashville, TN | $150 | $460 | $1,220 |
| Detroit, MI | $140 | $420 | $1,120 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $130 | $400 | $1,060 |
| Portland, OR | $170 | $500 | $1,340 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $150 | $460 | $1,240 |
| Memphis, TN | $140 | $410 | $1,080 |
| Louisville, KY | $140 | $410 | $1,100 |
| Baltimore, MD | $160 | $470 | $1,260 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $140 | $430 | $1,150 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $140 | $420 | $1,130 |
| Tucson, AZ | $140 | $420 | $1,120 |
| Fresno, CA | $160 | $470 | $1,260 |
| Sacramento, CA | $170 | $520 | $1,380 |
| Kansas City, MO | $140 | $430 | $1,140 |
| Atlanta, GA | $160 | $470 | $1,260 |
| Omaha, NE | $140 | $420 | $1,120 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $150 | $460 | $1,220 |
| Raleigh, NC | $150 | $460 | $1,220 |
| Miami, FL | $170 | $520 | $1,380 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $150 | $450 | $1,200 |
| Oakland, CA | $200 | $610 | $1,620 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $160 | $490 | $1,300 |
| Tulsa, OK | $130 | $400 | $1,060 |
| Tampa, FL | $160 | $470 | $1,260 |
| New Orleans, LA | $150 | $440 | $1,180 |
| Cleveland, OH | $140 | $420 | $1,120 |
| Honolulu, HI | $200 | $610 | $1,620 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $150 | $440 | $1,160 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $140 | $420 | $1,120 |
| St. Louis, MO | $140 | $420 | $1,120 |
| Orlando, FL | $150 | $460 | $1,220 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $160 | $470 | $1,260 |
| Charleston, SC | $160 | $470 | $1,260 |
| Boise, ID | $150 | $450 | $1,200 |
| Richmond, VA | $150 | $450 | $1,200 |
| Birmingham, AL | $140 | $410 | $1,100 |
| Buffalo, NY | $150 | $450 | $1,200 |
| Anchorage, AK | $180 | $530 | $1,420 |
| Des Moines, IA | $140 | $410 | $1,100 |
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What affects the price
- House or job size
- Material and quality grade
- Local labor rates
- Permits and inspections
About the job
The price covers a service call and repair. Typical project time is 1 to 4 hours. Expected life: a repair can add 3 to 8 years.
Frequently asked questions
How much does auto ac repair cost?
Nationally the typical price is $450 with a range of $150 to $1,200 for a service call and repair.
How can I lower the cost?
Get at least three written quotes, ask for itemized pricing, schedule outside the busy season and ask whether a repair would meet your need instead of a full replacement.
Sources and method
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Prices are modelled estimates, not quotes
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.