Home improvement costs by city
The same project costs more in some cities than others — almost entirely because of local labor. We adjust every cost guide by each metro's construction-trade wages (from the BLS, national average $65,360). Pick your metro for 2026 ranges and local trade pay.
| Atlanta | $58,770 | −10% (×0.94) |
| Austin | $57,260 | −12% (×0.93) |
| Baltimore | $63,410 | −3% (×0.98) |
| Boston | $82,960 | +27% (×1.16) |
| Charlotte | $57,280 | −12% (×0.93) |
| Chicago | $85,000 | +30% (×1.18) |
| Cincinnati | $66,050 | +1% (×1.01) |
| Columbus | $69,790 | +7% (×1.04) |
| Dallas–Fort Worth | $56,210 | −14% (×0.92) |
| Denver | $68,640 | +5% (×1.03) |
| Detroit | $68,770 | +5% (×1.03) |
| Houston | $57,020 | −13% (×0.92) |
| Indianapolis | $67,070 | +3% (×1.02) |
| Jacksonville | $55,700 | −15% (×0.91) |
| Kansas City | $69,810 | +7% (×1.04) |
| Las Vegas | $67,660 | +3% (×1.02) |
| Los Angeles | $77,100 | +18% (×1.11) |
| Louisville | $61,650 | −6% (×0.97) |
| Memphis | $56,610 | −13% (×0.92) |
| Miami | $58,140 | −11% (×0.93) |
| Milwaukee | $73,000 | +12% (×1.07) |
| Minneapolis | $78,660 | +20% (×1.12) |
| Nashville | $59,400 | −9% (×0.95) |
| New York City | $82,140 | +26% (×1.15) |
| Oklahoma City | $56,710 | −13% (×0.92) |
| Orlando | $54,850 | −16% (×0.90) |
| Philadelphia | $72,350 | +11% (×1.06) |
| Phoenix | $61,190 | −6% (×0.96) |
| Pittsburgh | $66,690 | +2% (×1.01) |
| Portland | $82,040 | +25% (×1.15) |
| Providence | $72,320 | +11% (×1.06) |
| Raleigh | $57,540 | −12% (×0.93) |
| Richmond | $57,560 | −12% (×0.93) |
| Riverside | $72,090 | +10% (×1.06) |
| Sacramento | $75,820 | +16% (×1.10) |
| Salt Lake City | $61,590 | −6% (×0.97) |
| San Antonio | $53,950 | −18% (×0.90) |
| San Diego | $76,000 | +16% (×1.10) |
| San Francisco | $90,820 | +39% (×1.23) |
| Seattle | $87,590 | +34% (×1.20) |
| St. Louis | $73,700 | +13% (×1.08) |
| Tampa | $55,510 | −15% (×0.91) |
| Virginia Beach | $57,970 | −11% (×0.93) |
| Washington, D.C. | $68,140 | +4% (×1.03) |
Adjustments reflect labor only; materials price close to national. They're budgeting estimates, not quotes. Don't see your city? The cost-by-state guides cover all 50 states. See our methodology.