Expect a wide band, not a single price. Angi, updated 29 October 2026, reports $1,300–$2,000 for a 200-amp panel plus installation and a $1,600 national average for upgrades, with most homeowners between $1,200 and $2,000. Fixr, updated 31 January 2025, reports $1,800–$4,500 to upgrade to 200 amps and about $3,000 as typical for a 100-to-200-amp upgrade without moving the panel. Those sources were gathered independently and do not match. Treat them as dated published ranges, not as a bid.
| Source | As-of date | What they say about a 200 A upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | 29 Oct 2026 | 200 A panel + install $1,300–$2,000; national average upgrade $1,600; most homeowners $1,200–$2,000 |
| Fixr | 31 Jan 2025 | Upgrade to 200 A $1,800–$4,500; typical 100-to-200 A without relocation about $3,000; national average range $1,500–$4,500 |
The gap is mostly scope and date: whether the meter socket, service conductors, grounding, utility fees, permits, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and drywall repairs are inside the number. Angi also quotes an electrician warning that a 200-amp-rated panel is not a 200-amp service if the meter and exterior conductors remain smaller. This site does not assume a federal tax credit is still available; check current IRS guidance rather than older articles.
Get at least three written quotes that list the same line items. The panel calculator helps you talk about whether you need the upgrade; it does not price it.
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