Generator Cost
Equipment cost scales mainly with kW capacity — how much of your home's electrical load the unit is sized to carry — before labor, fuel connection, or a transfer switch are added.
Portable/small standby unit (7–10 kW)
$4,200–$6,200
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Mid-size whole-house unit (14–20 kW)
$6,000–$8,800
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Large whole-house unit (22–26 kW)
$8,800–$12,500
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Commercial/large residential (30 kW+)
$12,500–$18,000
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
These figures cover equipment only. See our installation cost page for labor, and the cost hub overview for the full installed total.
