Electrical Costs in Alabama

Verified cost ranges across cities in Alabama

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Electrical Cost Comparison — Alabama

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Alabama

Cost Comparison — Generator Installation

Alabama2 sources

Low

$2,109

Typical

$3,568

High

$7,933

Birmingham2 sources

Low

$1,933

Typical

$3,269

High

$7,270

Huntsville2 sources

Low

$1,865

Typical

$3,154

High

$7,014

Mobile2 sources

Low

$1,858

Typical

$3,143

High

$6,989

Montgomery2 sources

Low

$1,891

Typical

$3,199

High

$7,114

Tuscaloosa2 sources

Low

$1,850

Typical

$3,130

High

$6,959

Auburn2 sources

Low

$1,813

Typical

$3,066

High

$6,818

Dothan2 sources

Low

$1,768

Typical

$2,991

High

$6,650

Decatur2 sources

Low

$1,839

Typical

$3,111

High

$6,918

Anniston2 sources

Low

$1,813

Typical

$3,066

High

$6,818

Cost Comparison — Smoke Detector Installation

Alabama2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$210

High

$398

Birmingham2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$192

High

$365

Huntsville2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$185

High

$352

Mobile2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$185

High

$351

Montgomery2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$188

High

$357

Tuscaloosa2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$184

High

$349

Auburn2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$180

High

$342

Dothan2 sources

Low

$42

Typical

$176

High

$334

Decatur2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$183

High

$347

Anniston2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$180

High

$342

Cost Comparison — Outdoor Electrical Outlet Installation

Alabama2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$167

High

$302

Birmingham2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$153

High

$277

Huntsville2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$147

High

$267

Mobile2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$147

High

$266

Montgomery2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$149

High

$271

Tuscaloosa2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$146

High

$265

Auburn2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$143

High

$260

Dothan2 sources

Low

$42

Typical

$140

High

$254

Decatur2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$145

High

$264

Anniston2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$143

High

$260

Cost Comparison — Dedicated Circuit Installation

Alabama2 sources

Low

$53

Typical

$100

High

$302

Birmingham2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$91

High

$277

Huntsville2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$88

High

$267

Mobile2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$88

High

$266

Montgomery2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$89

High

$271

Tuscaloosa2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$87

High

$265

Auburn2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$86

High

$260

Dothan2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$83

High

$254

Decatur2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$87

High

$264

Anniston2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$86

High

$260

Cost Comparison — Attic Fan Installation

Alabama2 sources

Low

$369

Typical

$502

High

$914

Birmingham2 sources

Low

$338

Typical

$460

High

$838

Huntsville2 sources

Low

$326

Typical

$444

High

$808

Mobile2 sources

Low

$325

Typical

$442

High

$805

Montgomery2 sources

Low

$331

Typical

$450

High

$820

Tuscaloosa2 sources

Low

$324

Typical

$440

High

$802

Auburn2 sources

Low

$317

Typical

$431

High

$786

Dothan2 sources

Low

$309

Typical

$421

High

$766

Decatur2 sources

Low

$322

Typical

$438

High

$797

Anniston2 sources

Low

$317

Typical

$431

High

$786

Cost Comparison — Electric Range Installation

Alabama2 sources

Low

$806

Typical

$953

High

$1,765

Birmingham2 sources

Low

$738

Typical

$873

High

$1,618

Huntsville2 sources

Low

$712

Typical

$842

High

$1,561

Mobile2 sources

Low

$710

Typical

$839

High

$1,555

Montgomery2 sources

Low

$722

Typical

$854

High

$1,583

Tuscaloosa2 sources

Low

$707

Typical

$836

High

$1,549

Auburn2 sources

Low

$692

Typical

$819

High

$1,517

Dothan2 sources

Low

$675

Typical

$799

High

$1,480

Decatur2 sources

Low

$703

Typical

$831

High

$1,540

Anniston2 sources

Low

$692

Typical

$819

High

$1,517

Cost Comparison — Electrical Panel Upgrade

Alabama3 sources

Low

$431

Typical

$634

High

$1,230

Birmingham3 sources

Low

$395

Typical

$581

High

$1,127

Huntsville3 sources

Low

$381

Typical

$561

High

$1,087

Mobile3 sources

Low

$380

Typical

$559

High

$1,083

Montgomery3 sources

Low

$387

Typical

$569

High

$1,103

Tuscaloosa3 sources

Low

$378

Typical

$556

High

$1,079

Auburn3 sources

Low

$371

Typical

$545

High

$1,057

Dothan3 sources

Low

$361

Typical

$532

High

$1,031

Decatur3 sources

Low

$376

Typical

$553

High

$1,073

Anniston3 sources

Low

$371

Typical

$545

High

$1,057

Cost Comparison — Outlet Installation

Alabama2 sources

Low

$156

Typical

$229

High

$347

Birmingham2 sources

Low

$143

Typical

$210

High

$318

Huntsville2 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$202

High

$307

Mobile2 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$202

High

$306

Montgomery2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$205

High

$311

Tuscaloosa2 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$201

High

$304

Auburn2 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$197

High

$298

Dothan2 sources

Low

$131

Typical

$192

High

$291

Decatur2 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$200

High

$303

Anniston2 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$197

High

$298

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Fan Installation

Alabama4 sources

Low

$187

Typical

$345

High

$647

Birmingham4 sources

Low

$171

Typical

$316

High

$592

Huntsville4 sources

Low

$165

Typical

$305

High

$572

Mobile4 sources

Low

$164

Typical

$304

High

$570

Montgomery4 sources

Low

$167

Typical

$309

High

$580

Tuscaloosa4 sources

Low

$164

Typical

$302

High

$567

Auburn4 sources

Low

$160

Typical

$296

High

$556

Dothan4 sources

Low

$156

Typical

$289

High

$542

Decatur4 sources

Low

$163

Typical

$300

High

$564

Anniston4 sources

Low

$160

Typical

$296

High

$556

Cost Comparison — Recessed Lighting Installation

Alabama2 sources

Low

$59

Typical

$123

High

$302

Birmingham2 sources

Low

$54

Typical

$112

High

$277

Huntsville2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$108

High

$267

Mobile2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$108

High

$266

Montgomery2 sources

Low

$53

Typical

$110

High

$271

Tuscaloosa2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$108

High

$265

Auburn2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$105

High

$260

Dothan2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$103

High

$254

Decatur2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$107

High

$264

Anniston2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$105

High

$260

All Electrical Services

electrical

Electrical Panel Upgrade

Replacement of an outdated or undersized electrical panel with a new 200-amp or higher service panel to meet modern load requirements.

Cost data available

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Outlet Installation

Installation of new standard, USB, or 240-volt outlets, including running new wire from the panel to the desired location.

Cost data available

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Ceiling Fan Installation

Mounting and wiring a new ceiling fan with or without a light kit, including junction box upgrade if needed.

Cost data available

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Recessed Lighting Installation

Installation of recessed can or LED wafer lights in ceilings, including new circuit wiring, dimmer switch, and patching around housings.

Cost data available

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Generator Installation

Installation of a standby or portable generator system with automatic transfer switch, natural gas or propane connection, and load management.

Cost data available

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Smoke Detector Installation

Hard-wired installation of interconnected smoke detectors throughout the home to comply with current building codes.

Cost data available

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Outdoor Electrical Outlet Installation

Weatherproof GFCI outlet installation on exterior walls with in-use covers, compliant with NEC outdoor wiring requirements.

Cost data available

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Dedicated Circuit Installation

Running a new dedicated circuit from the panel to a high-draw appliance such as a refrigerator, microwave, or hot tub.

Cost data available

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Attic Fan Installation

Installation of a thermostatically controlled attic ventilation fan to reduce heat buildup and lower cooling costs.

Cost data available

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Electric Range Installation

Installation of a 240V/50A range circuit and 4-prong outlet for an electric or dual-fuel kitchen range.

Cost data available