roughly 2 times bigger. costa rica: 51,000 square kilometers. kentucky: 104,000 square kilometers. roughly 2 times bigger. costa rica: 51,000 square kilometers.
Whole house water heaters are installed in a single location and supply the hot water for all fixtures and appliances in the home. Both tankless and tank-type water heaters can serve as whole-house systems, costing an average of $679 to install.
Average Cost to Replace a Hot Water Heater. On average, homeowners across the US are paying $850-2,500 to install a new water heater (including device and labor). Such high variation in price depends of the type of heater installed (tank vs. tankless), heater size/capacity (40, 50, 75 gallons), power type (gas, electric, solar). Installation cost itself, can also vary greatly, depending on the complexity of the job.