How Much Does Wheel Alignment Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
Low End
$60
Average
$100
High End
$150
per service
What Does Wheel Alignment Include?
A wheel alignment adjusts the angles of the wheels so they're perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. It prevents uneven tire wear and pulling.
The national average cost for wheel alignment is $100 per service. Most homeowners pay between $60 and $150, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Type
2-wheel (front): $50-$100. 4-wheel: $80-$150
Vehicle
Standard car: $60-$100. Truck/SUV: $80-$130. Luxury: $100-$200
Key Cost Factors
- ✓2-wheel vs 4-wheel alignment
- ✓Vehicle type
- ✓Adjustment difficulty
- ✓Additional suspension work needed
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Get an alignment every time you buy new tires
- 2.Many tire shops include a free alignment check
- 3.4-wheel alignment costs only $20-$40 more than 2-wheel and is more thorough
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📈 Wheel Alignment Cost Trends (2022–2026)
Prices have increased +19.0% over the last 5 years
$84
2022
$88
2023
$94
2024
$97
2025
$100
2026
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $84 | — |
| 2023 | $88 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $94 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | $97 | +3.2% |
| 2026 | $100 | +3.1% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Wheel Alignment Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $49 | $82 | $123 |
| Alaska | $77 | $128 | $192 |
| Arizona | $57 | $95 | $143 |
| Arkansas | $48 | $80 | $120 |
| California | $81 | $135 | $203 |
| Colorado | $65 | $108 | $162 |
| Connecticut | $73 | $122 | $183 |
| Delaware | $63 | $105 | $158 |
| District of Columbia | $75 | $125 | $188 |
| Florida | $59 | $98 | $147 |
| Georgia | $54 | $90 | $135 |
| Hawaii | $85 | $142 | $213 |
| Idaho | $55 | $92 | $138 |
| Illinois | $63 | $105 | $158 |
| Indiana | $53 | $88 | $132 |
| Iowa | $52 | $86 | $129 |
| Kansas | $51 | $85 | $128 |
| Kentucky | $50 | $84 | $126 |
| Louisiana | $52 | $87 | $131 |
| Maine | $61 | $102 | $153 |
| Maryland | $69 | $115 | $173 |
| Massachusetts | $78 | $130 | $195 |
| Michigan | $55 | $92 | $138 |
| Minnesota | $61 | $102 | $153 |
| Mississippi | $47 | $78 | $117 |
| Missouri | $52 | $87 | $131 |
| Montana | $57 | $95 | $143 |
| Nebraska | $53 | $88 | $132 |
| Nevada | $61 | $102 | $153 |
| New Hampshire | $67 | $112 | $168 |
| New Jersey | $75 | $125 | $188 |
| New Mexico | $54 | $90 | $135 |
| New York | $79 | $132 | $198 |
| North Carolina | $54 | $90 | $135 |
| North Dakota | $54 | $90 | $135 |
| Ohio | $54 | $90 | $135 |
| Oklahoma | $50 | $83 | $125 |
| Oregon | $66 | $110 | $165 |
| Pennsylvania | $61 | $102 | $153 |
| Rhode Island | $69 | $115 | $173 |
| South Carolina | $52 | $87 | $131 |
| South Dakota | $51 | $85 | $128 |
| Tennessee | $52 | $86 | $129 |
| Texas | $56 | $93 | $140 |
| Utah | $57 | $95 | $143 |
| Vermont | $65 | $108 | $162 |
| Virginia | $63 | $105 | $158 |
| Washington | $69 | $115 | $173 |
| West Virginia | $48 | $80 | $120 |
| Wisconsin | $56 | $94 | $141 |
| Wyoming | $55 | $92 | $138 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I need an alignment?
Every 12,000-15,000 miles, or whenever you notice uneven tire wear or the vehicle pulling to one side.
🏙️ Wheel Alignment Cost by City
Compare wheel alignment costs in the most popular US cities:
New York City
NY
$145
Los Angeles
CA
$138
Chicago
IL
$115
Houston
TX
$95
Phoenix
AZ
$98
Philadelphia
PA
$112
San Antonio
TX
$88
San Diego
CA
$132
Dallas
TX
$102
San Jose
CA
$152
Austin
TX
$105
Jacksonville
FL
$92
Fort Worth
TX
$95
Columbus
OH
$90
Charlotte
NC
$95
Indianapolis
IN
$88
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San Francisco, CA
$155
Seattle, WA
$130
Denver, CO
$115
Washington D.C., DC
$135
Nashville, TN
$100
Oklahoma City, OK
$82
El Paso, TX
$82
Boston, MA
$140
Portland, OR
$118
Las Vegas, NV
$102
Memphis, TN
$82
Louisville, KY
$85
Baltimore, MD
$110
Milwaukee, WI
$92
Albuquerque, NM
$88
Tucson, AZ
$88
Fresno, CA
$105
Sacramento, CA
$118
Mesa, AZ
$95
Kansas City, MO
$90
Atlanta, GA
$105
Omaha, NE
$88
Colorado Springs, CO
$102
Raleigh, NC
$98
Long Beach, CA
$135
Virginia Beach, VA
$105
Miami, FL
$120
Oakland, CA
$145
Minneapolis, MN
$108
Tampa, FL
$102
Tulsa, OK
$82
Arlington, TX
$95
New Orleans, LA
$95
Pittsburgh, PA
$95
St. Louis, MO
$88
Bakersfield, CA
$102
Anaheim, CA
$135
Honolulu, HI
$150
Santa Ana, CA
$132
Riverside, CA
$115
Corpus Christi, TX
$85
Lexington, KY
$88
Stockton, CA
$110
Henderson, NV
$102
St. Paul, MN
$105
Cincinnati, OH
$88
Anchorage, AK
$128
Greensboro, NC
$88
Plano, TX
$105
Newark, NJ
$125
Lincoln, NE
$85
Orlando, FL
$102
Irvine, CA
$140
Durham, NC
$95
Chula Vista, CA
$128
Toledo, OH
$82
Fort Wayne, IN
$82
Jersey City, NJ
$135
St. Petersburg, FL
$102
Laredo, TX
$80
Madison, WI
$98
Chandler, AZ
$98
Buffalo, NY
$92
Lubbock, TX
$82
Scottsdale, AZ
$112
Reno, NV
$105
Glendale, AZ
$95
Gilbert, AZ
$102
Winston-Salem, NC
$85
North Las Vegas, NV
$98
Norfolk, VA
$98
Chesapeake, VA
$102
Irving, TX
$100
Fremont, CA
$145
Richmond, VA
$98
Boise, ID
$98
San Bernardino, CA
$108
Spokane, WA
$95
Des Moines, IA
$85
Tacoma, WA
$115
Modesto, CA
$105
Fontana, CA
$110
Moreno Valley, CA
$108
Fayetteville, NC
$85
Birmingham, AL
$82
Rochester, NY
$92
Salt Lake City, UT
$105
Oxnard, CA
$122
Knoxville, TN
$85
Worcester, MA
$115
Brownsville, TX
$78
Grand Rapids, MI
$90
Newport News, VA
$95
Huntsville, AL
$85
Amarillo, TX
$82
Little Rock, AR
$82
Montgomery, AL
$80
Akron, OH
$82
Augusta, GA
$82
Baton Rouge, LA
$85
Mobile, AL
$80
Shreveport, LA
$80
Tallahassee, FL
$90
Hartford, CT
$115
Providence, RI
$112
Charleston, SC
$98
Savannah, GA
$88
Columbia, SC
$85
Chattanooga, TN
$85
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$118
Dayton, OH
$82
Sioux Falls, SD
$85
Springfield, MO
$80
Jackson, MS
$78
Palm Bay, FL
$95
Lakeland, FL
$92
Cape Coral, FL
$98
Pensacola, FL
$88
Port St. Lucie, FL
$98
Naperville, IL
$115
Tempe, AZ
$100
Overland Park, KS
$95
McKinney, TX
$102
Frisco, TX
$105
Cary, NC
$102
Clarksville, TN
$85
Cedar Rapids, IA
$82
Peoria, AZ
$98
Surprise, AZ
$95
Denton, TX
$98
Roseville, CA
$115
Gainesville, FL
$88
Bellevue, WA
$140
Murfreesboro, TN
$92
Round Rock, TX
$102
Columbia, MD
$115
Boulder, CO
$125
Ann Arbor, MI
$110
Santa Fe, NM
$105
Wilmington, NC
$92
Greenville, SC
$88
Fargo, ND
$85
Provo, UT
$98
Duluth, MN
$88
Billings, MT
$92
Missoula, MT
$98
Cheyenne, WY
$88
Burlington, VT
$108
Portland, ME
$108
Concord, NH
$105
Bismarck, ND
$85
Rapid City, SD
$85
Casper, WY
$88
Bangor, ME
$95
Charleston, WV
$80
Dover, DE
$98
Manchester, NH
$108
Bridgeport, CT
$120
Stamford, CT
$135
Wichita, KS
$82
Topeka, KS
$80
Springfield, IL
$85
Rockford, IL
$85
Erie, PA
$82
Scranton, PA
$85
Flint, MI
$78
Lansing, MI
$85
Syracuse, NY
$88
Albany, NY
$95
Eugene, OR
$105
Salem, OR
$102
Fort Collins, CO
$110
Pueblo, CO
$85
Aurora, CO
$108
Santa Barbara, CA
$140
Santa Rosa, CA
$128
Pasadena, CA
$138
Visalia, CA
$100
Pomona, CA
$118
Myrtle Beach, SC
$88
Daytona Beach, FL
$92
Sarasota, FL
$105
Naples, FL
$118
Ocala, FL
$85
Athens, GA
$85
Macon, GA
$80
Lexington, SC
$85
Asheville, NC
$102
Flagstaff, AZ
$108
Rochester, NY
$92
New Haven, CT
$108
Manchester, NH
$105
Augusta, GA
$82
Fort Myers, FL
$98
Wilmington, NC
$95
Arlington, VA
$130
Green Bay, WI
$85
South Bend, IN
$82
Bend, OR
$112
Bellingham, WA
$110
Midland, TX
$95
Waco, TX
$82
Newark, NJ
$120
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💬 What Did You Pay?
Real costs reported by homeowners for Wheel Alignment
$101
Avg Reported
$71
Lowest Reported
$146
Highest Reported
Recent Reports
$81
Dallas, TX · Jan 2026
★★★☆☆
$113
Chicago, IL · Feb 2026
★★★★☆
$84
Phoenix, AZ · Mar 2026
★★★★★
$123
Denver, CO · Apr 2026
★★★☆☆
$87
Atlanta, GA · May 2026
★★★★☆
$132
Seattle, WA · Jun 2026
★★★★★
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