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How much does toilet replacement cost in 2026?

Updated September 2026 · national figures from 5 published cost guides

Across the U.S., a licensed plumber typically charges $220 to $800 to replace a toilet (labor plus a standard toilet), with most jobs landing near $450. Prices run higher in high-wage states and metros and lower in rural areas — pick your state below for a local range.

Low end

$220

Most jobs

$450

High end

$800

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What a quote means (national)

Quote for this job	What it means
Under $132	Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$132 – $880	Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$880 – $1,400	Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $1,400	Ripoff territory — more than 1.75× the high end of the typical range

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What you're paying for

What is usually included: A standard two-piece toilet, a new wax ring or seal, supply line, removal and haul-away of the old toilet, and 1–2 hours of labor.

What moves the price:

Toilet grade: comfort-height, one-piece and elongated models cost more than a basic round-front
A rotted or broken flange, or subfloor damage, found after the old toilet is pulled
Replacing the shutoff valve while the water is off
Haul-away fees for the old fixture

Toilet model (two-piece standard vs one-piece/comfort-height/smart), flange or subfloor damage found on removal, haul-away fee, and local labor rate.

Toilet replacement cost by state

Typical range for each state, adjusted with BLS wage data for plumbers. Index 1.00 = national average.

State	Typical range	Most jobs	Index
Alabama	$200 – $740	$420	0.93
Alaska	$290 – $1,050	$590	1.31
Arizona	$220 – $780	$440	0.98
Arkansas	$185 – $670	$370	0.83
California	$240 – $890	$500	1.11
Colorado	$230 – $830	$470	1.04
Connecticut	$250 – $930	$520	1.16
Delaware	$220 – $810	$460	1.01
District of Columbia	$330 – $1,200	$680	1.52
Florida	$195 – $710	$400	0.89
Georgia	$200 – $740	$420	0.93
Hawaii	$250 – $920	$520	1.15
Idaho	$195 – $710	$400	0.89
Illinois	$290 – $1,050	$590	1.32
Indiana	$240 – $870	$490	1.09
Iowa	$220 – $790	$450	0.99
Kansas	$220 – $800	$450	1.00
Kentucky	$220 – $790	$440	0.98
Louisiana	$210 – $780	$440	0.97
Maine	$220 – $800	$450	1.00
Maryland	$230 – $840	$480	1.06
Massachusetts	$290 – $1,050	$590	1.32
Michigan	$250 – $910	$510	1.13
Minnesota	$280 – $1,050	$580	1.29
Mississippi	$195 – $700	$390	0.88
Missouri	$220 – $810	$450	1.01
Montana	$250 – $900	$510	1.13
Nebraska	$210 – $770	$430	0.97
Nevada	$210 – $770	$430	0.96
New Hampshire	$230 – $840	$470	1.05
New Jersey	$260 – $930	$520	1.16
New Mexico	$210 – $770	$430	0.96
New York	$260 – $930	$520	1.16
North Carolina	$200 – $740	$420	0.93
North Dakota	$220 – $800	$450	1.00
Ohio	$220 – $790	$440	0.99
Oklahoma	$200 – $740	$420	0.92
Oregon	$290 – $1,050	$590	1.32
Pennsylvania	$230 – $820	$460	1.03
Rhode Island	$250 – $910	$510	1.14
South Carolina	$195 – $710	$400	0.89
South Dakota	$195 – $700	$390	0.88
Tennessee	$210 – $750	$420	0.94
Texas	$210 – $760	$430	0.95
Utah	$220 – $780	$440	0.98
Vermont	$220 – $810	$460	1.01
Virginia	$220 – $800	$450	0.99
Washington	$270 – $970	$540	1.21
West Virginia	$200 – $730	$410	0.91
Wisconsin	$250 – $920	$520	1.15
Wyoming	$220 – $790	$440	0.98

Frequently asked

Is $450 a fair price for toilet replacement in the U.S.?

Yes. $450 is right around what most homeowners in the U.S. pay. Anything from $132 to $880 is inside the normal range for a licensed plumber; above $880 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Toilet grade: comfort-height, one-piece and elongated models cost more than a basic round-front. A rotted or broken flange, or subfloor damage, found after the old toilet is pulled. Company overhead matters too: a large company with trucks, dispatchers and a warranty department charges more than a one-person shop, and both can be honest prices.

When should I get a second quote?

Any time a quote lands above $880, or when the contractor cannot break it into parts, labor and fees. Ask for the itemized version, ask what would change the price, and confirm licensing and insurance. You can also paste the quote into the free QuoteJury checker for an instant second opinion.

Other plumbing jobs

Sources

HomeGuide (2025): $350–$800 nationally
Angi (2026): $224–$533 nationally
Fixr (2026): $250–$800 nationally
Bob Vila (2023): $224–$532 nationally
This Old House (2026): $300–$800 nationally
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 — median hourly wages by state and metro area

About these numbers. Ranges are typical market rates for a licensed, insured contractor, blended from published U.S. cost guides and adjusted with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (OEWS, May 2025) for each state and metro area. They are estimates, not a bid, appraisal or inspection. Real prices move with parts, access, permits and code requirements. The quote checker is AI-powered and labeled as such.