Installation prices vary based on the type of water softener, your location, and the company you choose to install it. Generally, you can expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $1,000 for installation. however, some companies may offer lower or higher rates. It's always best to get quotes from a few different companies before deciding on which one to use.

It can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand dollars to have a water softener installed, depending on the size and type of water softener. Water softeners typically use one of two methods to soften water: ion exchange or salt-based. Ion exchange water softeners use resin beads that are coated with sodium ions. When hard water passes through the resin beads, the calcium and magnesium ions swap places with the sodium ions, and the softened water is then flushed out of the system. Salt-based systems use a tank filled with brine (saltwater) that attracts hardness minerals in the water and binds them together forming crystals. The crystals are then flushed from the system along with softened water.