Cheapest States for Fire Pit / Fireplace (2026)
Fire Pit / Fireplace cost ranked across all 50 states for a typical 1 features project. The Southeast is cheapest (from $1,400); the West is priciest (up to $18,000) — a spread of about 38%.
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Which states are cheapest for a fire pit / fireplace? Fire Pit / Fireplace is least expensive in the Southeast — including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky — where a typical 1 features project averages $4,000. It is most expensive in the West (Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho), averaging $5,500. The national average is about $4,580 in 2026.
- Cheapest region
- Southeast
- Priciest region
- West
- National average
- $4,580
- State spread
- ~38%
$1,400–$13,000 per feature. States include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky.
$2,000–$18,000 per feature. States include Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho.
Fire Pit / Fireplace Cost by Region, Ranked
Cheapest to most expensive, for a typical 1 features project (2026).
| Rank | Region | Per feature | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast | $1,400–$13,000 | $1,400–$13,000 |
| 2 | Midwest | $1,500–$13,500 | $1,500–$13,500 |
| 3 | Southwest | $1,500–$13,500 | $1,500–$13,500 |
| 4 | Northeast | $1,800–$16,000 | $1,800–$16,000 |
| 5 | West | $2,000–$18,000 | $2,000–$18,000 |
Fire Pit / Fireplace Cost by State, Ranked (2026)
All 50 states, cheapest to most expensive, for a typical 1 features project. Click any state for a full local breakdown.
| # | State | Region | Avg total | vs. US avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 2 | Arkansas | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 3 | Florida | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 4 | Georgia | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 5 | Kentucky | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 6 | Louisiana | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 7 | Mississippi | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 8 | North Carolina | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 9 | South Carolina | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 10 | Tennessee | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 11 | Virginia | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 12 | West Virginia | Southeast | $4,000 | -13% |
| 13 | Arizona | Southwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 14 | Illinois | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 15 | Indiana | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 16 | Iowa | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 17 | Kansas | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 18 | Michigan | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 19 | Minnesota | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 20 | Missouri | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 21 | Nebraska | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 22 | New Mexico | Southwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 23 | North Dakota | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 24 | Ohio | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 25 | Oklahoma | Southwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 26 | South Dakota | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 27 | Texas | Southwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 28 | Wisconsin | Midwest | $4,200 | -8% |
| 29 | Connecticut | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 30 | Delaware | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 31 | Maine | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 32 | Maryland | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 33 | Massachusetts | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 34 | New Hampshire | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 35 | New Jersey | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 36 | New York | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 38 | Rhode Island | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 39 | Vermont | Northeast | $5,000 | +9% |
| 40 | Alaska | West | $5,500 | +20% |
| 41 | California | West | $5,500 | +20% |
| 42 | Colorado | West | $5,500 | +20% |
| 43 | Hawaii | West | $5,500 | +20% |
| 44 | Idaho | West | $5,500 | +20% |
| 45 | Montana | West | $5,500 | +20% |
| 46 | Nevada | West | $5,500 | +20% |
| 47 | Oregon | West | $5,500 | +20% |
| 48 | Utah | West | $5,500 | +20% |
| 49 | Washington | West | $5,500 | +20% |
| 50 | Wyoming | West | $5,500 | +20% |
"Avg total" is the mid-range estimate for a 1 features project. "vs. US avg" compares it against the $4,580 national average.
How this ranking is calculated
BuildCost models fire pit / fireplace pricing across five U.S. regions (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West). Each state is ranked by its region's labor and material costs, so states in the same region share a baseline — actual prices still vary by metro, contractor, and site conditions. Totals assume a typical 1 features project at mid-grade materials. For a precise local figure, open your state's page or run the free estimate tool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest state for a fire pit / fireplace?
The lowest fire pit / fireplace costs are in the Southeast region — states like Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky. A typical 1 features project there runs $1,400–$13,000, averaging $4,000 in 2026.
What is the most expensive state for a fire pit / fireplace?
The highest fire pit / fireplace costs are in the West region — states like Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho. A typical 1 features project there runs $2,000–$18,000, averaging $5,500 — roughly 38% more than the cheapest region.
How much does a fire pit / fireplace cost on average in the US?
Nationally, a fire pit / fireplace costs $1,640–$14,800 for a typical 1 features project, averaging about $4,580 in 2026.
Why does fire pit / fireplace cost vary by state?
The biggest driver is regional labor rates, which can differ 30–50% between markets. Material logistics, permit fees, code requirements, climate-driven construction needs, and local contractor demand also push costs up or down. BuildCost models pricing across five U.S. regions, so states in the same region share a baseline.
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