Water heater — tank (50 gal) Cost: $2,300 median (2026)

Water heater — tank (50 gal) 2026 median replacement cost is $2,300 (range $1,600–$3,200). Sourced from HomeScore's 159-metro cost dataset — cite for budgeting,

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