How much does a generator cost?
Typical cost
250–3,500 $
An engine driving an alternator to produce mains-voltage electricity away from the grid.
Typical new retail range.
How that compares
Generator against things of a similar money.
Mattress 250–3,500 $
Oven 450–4,000 $
Water heater 500–2,500 $
Desktop computer 350–4,000 $
Generator 250–3,500 $
Laptop 250–3,500 $
Trumpet 150–4,000 $
Washing machine 400–1,800 $
How to read this figure
The range here is wide, and that is the honest answer rather than a hedge: the cheap and expensive ends of this category are genuinely different products, and the price gap between them is real.
Prices are in US dollars and are indicative only. They date faster than anything else on this site — treat them as an order of magnitude. Installation, delivery and tax are excluded unless the note above says otherwise.
More about a generator
- How much does a generator weigh? 18–180 kg
- How loud is a generator? 52–82 dB
- Generator vs Lawn mower Side by side
- Generator vs Concrete mixer Side by side
- Generator vs Pressure washer Side by side
- Generator vs Washing machine Side by side
- Generator vs Snow blower Side by side
Common questions
- How much does a generator cost?
- A generator costs 250–3,500 $. Typical new retail range.
Related pages
- How much does a generator weigh? 18–180 kg
- How loud is a generator? 52–82 dB
- How much does a lawn mower cost? 150–4,500 $
- How much does a solar panel cost? 110–450 $
- How much does a gas grill cost? 120–2,500 $
- How much does a chainsaw cost? 120–1,500 $
- How much does a propane tank cost? 35–120 $
- How much does a leaf blower cost? 60–700 $
- How much does a ladder cost? 50–700 $
- How much does a pressure washer cost? 100–1,200 $
- How much does a hot tub cost? 4,000–18,000 $
- How much does a jackhammer cost? 300–3,500 $
- Generator vs Lawn mower Side by side
- Generator vs Concrete mixer Side by side
- Generator vs Pressure washer Side by side
- Generator vs Washing machine Side by side
- Generator vs Snow blower Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place