An overview of the general cost of living index for Del Mar, CA is displayed above for your reference. Residents in Del Mar, CA enjoy a cost of living index of 216. This index is 59% higher than the California average, and 116% higher than the national average.
If you are currently using a gas or electric pool heater, the savings from solar pool heating system will pay for itself in 2-3 years of installation. For example, the average system costs about $5,500 and it typically costs about $2,000 a year to heat a pool with gas. solar pool heater can be installed for $3,500 to $8,000. Since the sun is free, it will cost you nothing to heat your pool from April through November. Plus, there are no regular maintenance fees.
Overall, pool heater installation can cost from as little as $100 to as much as $3000. One of the common brands, Gas pool heaters for pools range from $700 to $2,100 depending on brand and size. Pool heat pumps also cost $2,000 to $3,000, depending on brand and size. Solar pool heaters, on the other hand, cost $100 for a small above ground pool brand and $1,000 (or above) for a larger in-ground solar pool heating systems. These prices reflect the actual heater and will not include the installation. To play it safe, always add an additional $300 to $500 for the installation process.