Basic
$978 – $3,912 per project
Two-stage cartridge system with sediment and carbon housings on the main line, bypass valve and shutoff

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Supply and install a whole-house water filtration system (system and plumbing labor) on a city-water home; well-water/RO/UV packages run higher.
Water Filtration in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $1,151 to $4,602 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for water filtration.
National average: $1,000 – $4,000 per project
$978 – $3,912 per project
Two-stage cartridge system with sediment and carbon housings on the main line, bypass valve and shutoff
$1,151 – $4,602 per project
Sediment pre-filter plus tank-style catalytic carbon filter for chlorine and chloramine, bypass valve
$1,438 – $5,753 per project
Sediment pre-filter, larger catalytic carbon tank and scale-reduction stage, bypass loop, pressure gauges
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $482 – $1,926 | job |
| Labor | labor | $455 – $1,820 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $128 – $514 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $86 – $342 | job |
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local water filtration contractors in Chicago for personalized quotes based on your specific project.