Solar Panel Costs by State
Average prices found through the Solar.com platform have been lower than market prices in a majority of the states according to data procured from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Here’s a precise breakdown of the cost to go solar in different states:
| STATE | MARKET PRICE PER WATT | SOLAR.COM PRICE PER WATT |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $3.61/W | $3.39/W |
| California | $4.31/W | $3.76/W |
| Connecticut | $3.65/W | $3.68/W |
| Florida | $3.45/W | $2.82/W |
| Massachusetts | $4.18/W | $3.92/W |
| Maryland | $3.93/W | $3.64/W |
| Minnesota | $4.61/W | $3.66/W |
| New Hampshire | $3.72/W | $3.37/W |
| New Mexico | $4.82/W | $3.56/W |
| Oregon | $3.79/W | $3.68/W |
| Texas | $3.83/W | $3.17/W |
| Wisconsin | $3.29/W | $3.83/W |
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