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Solar Panel Prices United States
Cash-purchase pricing from EnergySage marketplace pages and SolarReviews. State and utility incentives can reduce totals further.
Solar Panel Prices by System Size — United States
Cash-purchase pricing from EnergySage marketplace pages and SolarReviews. State and utility incentives can reduce totals further.
| System | Suits | From | Average | Up to | $/Watt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4kW | Small home or low-usage household | $8,307 | $11,440 | $13,000 | $2.86 |
| 6kW | Average detached home | $12,460 | $15,960 | $17,700 | $2.66 |
| 8kW | Family home with stronger daytime load | $16,613 | $20,880 | $22,800 | $2.61 |
| 10kW | Large home with EV, pool, or heavy AC use | $20,766 | $25,500 | $27,500 | $2.55 |
| 12kW | Very large home with high electric demand | $25,962 | $30,505 | $34,105 | $2.54 |
Solar Prices by City
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Los Angeles
California · 3.9M
5.6h/day peak sun
From $9,424
San Francisco
California · 870K
Pricing available
San Diego
California · 1.4M
Pricing available
San Jose
California · 1.0M
Pricing available
New York City
New York · 8.3M
Pricing available
Buffalo
New York · 280K
Pricing available
Houston
Texas · 2.3M
5.0h/day peak sun
From $8,656
Dallas
Texas · 1.3M
Pricing available
Austin
Texas · 1.0M
Pricing available
San Antonio
Texas · 1.5M
Pricing available
Miami
Florida · 450K
Pricing available
Orlando
Florida · 310K
Pricing available
Tampa
Florida · 400K
Pricing available
Jacksonville
Florida · 950K
Pricing available
Chicago
Illinois · 2.7M
4.2h/day peak sun
From $12,091
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania · 1.6M
Pricing available
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania · 300K
Pricing available
Columbus
Ohio · 905K
Pricing available
Cleveland
Ohio · 370K
Pricing available
Atlanta
Georgia · 500K
Pricing available
Boston
Massachusetts · 680K
Pricing available
Seattle
Washington · 740K
Pricing available
Phoenix
Arizona · 1.6M
6.5h/day peak sun
From $8,307
Denver
Colorado · 715K
Pricing available
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Solar panel prices in United States range from $8,307 for a 4kW system to $34,105 for a 12kW system. Cash-purchase pricing from EnergySage marketplace pages and SolarReviews. State and utility incentives can reduce totals further.
The right size depends on your household: 4kW suits Small home or low-usage household. 6kW suits Average detached home. 8kW suits Family home with stronger daytime load. 10kW suits Large home with EV, pool, or heavy AC use. 12kW suits Very large home with high electric demand. Most homes install a mid-range system.
EnergySage local-data pages viewed on March 24, 2026 state that the federal residential tax credit is no longer available for systems purchased with cash or a loan from January 1, 2026 onward. State and utility programs still vary by market.
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