Cross-jurisdiction comparison
Swimming Pool costs 4.6× more in Raleigh than in Los Angeles
4,978 permits across 13 jurisdictions. Each bar is the median value declared on the filing.
Full numbers
| City | 10% | Median | 90% | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $44,055 | $142,970 | $250,000 | 213 |
| Chicago, IL | $15,000 | $100,000 | $250,000 | 31 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $25,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 | 233 |
| Austin, TX | $30,000 | $80,000 | $244,000 | 87 |
| Seattle, WA | $13,620 | $75,000 | $234,520 | 28 |
| New Orleans, LA | $35,000 | $75,000 | $141,785 | 487 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $30,700 | $75,000 | $155,664 | 178 |
| Kansas City, MO | $39,154 | $70,000 | $128,954 | 75 |
| Sacramento, CA | $15,000 | $64,232 | $122,710 | 116 |
| Marin County, CA | $16,000 | $59,062 | $179,500 | 92 |
| New York, NY | $10,750 | $48,525 | $199,093 | 204 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $15,000 | $31,000 | $70,000 | 3,180 |
| Anaheim, CA | $10,300 | $20,000 | $30,325 | 54 |
Declared permit values, last 24 months. Updated 2026-09-04. Methodology.