Looking for anyone with experience, or is an electrician.

Im looking at getting an 8250 watt portable gasoline or propane generator (dont have a garage... its a townhouse with small porch)

From what Ive read, I need to have a transfer box installed to allow the generator to hook up and run the normal electrical units. I dont have gas in the house, evertyhing is run on electricity.

1. How much does a transfer box and installation usually cost
2. Is there another way to run the house on a generator without this being installed?

TIA