Basic
$4,186 – $7,908 per project
Single-stage condenser at the regional minimum efficiency (13.4-14.3 SEER2) with matched coil, new refrigerant lines, plastic pad
How Much Does Install Air Conditioning Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and install a central split-system air conditioner (condenser and matching coil) on existing ductwork, including refrigerant lines, pad and haul-away; new ductwork excluded.
Install Air Conditioning in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $4,925 to $9,303 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Air Conditioning in Boston, Massachusetts
$4,925 – $9,303
per projectPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install air conditioning.
National average: $4,500 – $8,500 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4,925 – $9,303 per project
Single-stage condenser near 15-16 SEER2 with matched cased coil and expansion valve, new line set, composite pad, new disconnect
Premium
$6,157 – $11,629 per project
Two-stage condenser near 16-17 SEER2 with matched coil, new insulated line set, composite pad, disconnect and compatible thermostat
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2,025 – $3,825 | job |
| Labor | labor | $2,000 – $3,778 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $540 – $1,020 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $360 – $680 | job |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2,024.99-$3,825.01 per project)
- Labor ($1,575.01-$2,975.00 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($540.00-$1,020.00 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($360.00-$679.99 per project)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Air Conditioning, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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