Basic
$1,428 – $3,808 each
50-gallon condensing gas storage water heater around 90% efficiency, 6-year tank class, sealed PVC venting, condensate drain and relief line
How Much Does High Efficiency Water Heater Cost in Portland, Oregon?
Install one high-efficiency (condensing gas or ENERGY STAR) storage water heater replacing an existing unit, venting and connections included.
High Efficiency Water Heater in Portland, Oregon typically costs $1,680 to $4,480 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
High Efficiency Water Heater in Portland, Oregon
$1,680 – $4,480
eachPrices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for high efficiency water heater.
National average: $1,500 – $4,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1,680 – $4,480 each
50-gallon condensing gas storage water heater around 90% efficiency, 9-year tank class, sealed PVC venting, flex gas connector, shutoff and relief line
Premium
$2,100 – $5,600 each
50-gallon condensing gas storage water heater around 94% efficiency, 12-year tank class, sealed PVC venting, condensate neutralizer, drain pan, relief line
Cost Breakdown in Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $709 – $1,890 | each |
| Labor | labor | $656 – $1,750 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $189 – $504 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $126 – $336 | each |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Portland, Oregon
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($675.00-$1,800.00 per unit)
- Labor ($525.00-$1,400.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($180.00-$480.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($120.00-$320.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs25.0% above avg
Labor costs in Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Water Heater Installation Cost - This Old House, This Old House, retrieved 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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