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Ductless mini-split heat pump cost in New Hampshire
A 2,000 sq ft home job comes to $2,000–$17,000 at national rates. Adjusted for local HVAC mechanics and installers wages it is $2,050–$17,300 in Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area and $2,300–$19,450 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
Checked October 20, 2026 · sources
- 1Ductless mini-split, US $2,000–$17,000
- 2Lowest NH area $2,050–$17,300
- 3Highest NH area $2,300–$19,450
Price in each New Hampshire labor area
Labor is about 50% of this material's installed price at national rates, so a labor index of +10% moves the total by roughly 5%. The HVAC mechanics and installers index runs from +3.8% to +28.7% across the state.
| Area | Labor index | Low | High | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ±0.0% | $2,000 | $17,000 | $9,500 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | +21.1% | $2,200 | $18,800 | $10,500 |
| Manchester-Nashua | +19.8% | $2,200 | $18,700 | $10,450 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | +28.7% | $2,300 | $19,450 | $10,850 |
| Central NH | +4.1% | $2,050 | $17,350 | $9,700 |
| Northern NH | +18.9% | $2,200 | $18,600 | $10,400 |
| Southwestern NH | +3.8% | $2,050 | $17,300 | $9,700 |
* No BLS estimate for HVAC mechanics and installers in that area; statewide median used.
Against the other heat pump materials
Ductless mini-split heat pump is the least expensive option on this page at the midpoint. National ranges for 2,000 sq ft home:
- Ducted air-source heat pump: $10,000–$20,000
Ductless mini-split heat pump in towns with a permit page
| Town | Labor area | Estimate | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow | Central NH | $2,050–$17,350 | $75 |
| Conway | Northern NH | $2,200–$18,600 | $75 |
| Durham | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $2,300–$19,450 | $126.05 |
| Exeter | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $2,300–$19,450 | $104.32 |
| Fitzwilliam | Southwestern NH | $2,050–$17,300 | $50 |
| Hudson | Manchester-Nashua | $2,200–$18,700 | $75 |
| Londonderry | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $2,300–$19,450 | from $75 |
| Manchester | Manchester-Nashua | $2,200–$18,700 | from $55 |
| Merrimack | Manchester-Nashua | $2,200–$18,700 | from $110 |
| New Ipswich | Manchester-Nashua | $2,200–$18,700 | from $100 |
| Newbury | Central NH | $2,050–$17,350 | $100 |
| Newport | Southwestern NH | $2,050–$17,300 | $146.78 |
| Portsmouth | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $2,300–$19,450 | from $75 |
| Salem | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $2,300–$19,450 | $70.61 |
The town pages quote each schedule's own wording. For the arithmetic behind a contractor's number, see how contractors price a roof and how to compare three quotes; back to heat pump installation cost.
Sources
- HomeGuide: Heat pump cost (Oct 30, 2025) — “Ductless (mini-split) $2,000 – $17,000+”.
- Labor share: Filterbuy: Heat pump installation cost guide (Mar 4, 2026) — “labor typically accounts for 40% to 60% of the total installation cost.” (50% used).
- Wages: O*NET OnLine, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021.00), New Hampshire local wages; areas: BLS, May 2025 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Definitions.
Ranges built from published averages, not quotes. Cost by Town does not perform or arrange work.