Home & Repair, Massachusetts

Water Heater Repair cost in Cambridge, MA

A typical Water Heater Repair figure in Cambridge is about $469 per job, about 34% above the national figure of $350.

Typical cost

Typical in Cambridge

$469

per job

Fair price range: $201 to $1,205

On the low end
$201
On the high end
$1,205

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cambridge. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Tank vs tankless
  2. Part that failed
  3. Fuel type
  4. Permit
  5. Same-day service

Ways to pay less

  1. Flush the tank yearly
  2. Compare repair vs new unit
  3. Ask about efficiency rebates
  4. Keep the same fuel type
  5. Get a written parts list

Water Heater Repair in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Cambridge, MA$469
$201 to $1,205
National typical$350
$150 to $900
Boston, MA$462
$198 to $1,190
Worcester, MA$415
$178 to $1,065
Springfield, MA$420
$180 to $1,080
Santa Barbara, CA$402
$173 to $1,035
Bellevue, WA$492
$211 to $1,265

Other Home & Repair costs in Cambridge

Questions people ask

Water Heater Repair in Cambridge: what does it cost?

In Cambridge, MA, Water Heater Repair typically costs about $469 per job, with most prices between $201 and $1,205.

Why is Cambridge higher than the national price?

Prices in Cambridge run about 34% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.