Home addition cost in Ogden, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $34,400 – $69,800
- Per sq ft
- $113 – $226
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $57,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
Ogden homeowners pay roughly $34,400 to $69,800 to build a home addition at 300 sq ft, or $113 to $226 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Ogden is 9% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.21 an hour in the Ogden area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Ogden, UT, standard level
$45,000 to $59,200
About $147 to $192 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $19,700 |
| Labor | $29,000 | $37,900 |
| Permits and fees | $950 | $1,550 |
| Total | $45,000 | $59,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $11,600 | $17,400 | $23,100 | 33% |
| Labor | $22,300 | $33,500 | $44,600 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,250 | $2,000 | 2% |
| Total | $34,400 | $52,100 | $69,800 | 100% |
Where the Ogden price comes from
Labor is 64% of the midpoint bill here, against 67% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (50%), cement masons and concrete finishers (10%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), roofers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Ogden the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ogden metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $17,400, compared with $18,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.3) and land at $500 to $2,000.
Cost by quality level and size in Ogden
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ogden wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$34,400 to $48,500
Bump-out or simple room without plumbing
Standard
$45,000 to $59,200
Standard room addition with HVAC and electrical
Premium
$55,600 to $69,800
Large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bump-out (100 sq ft) | $11,800 – $16,900 | $15,600 – $20,800 | $19,500 – $24,600 |
| 20x20 room (400 sq ft) | $45,700 – $64,400 | $59,700 – $78,400 | $73,700 – $92,400 |
| large suite (600 sq ft) | $68,300 – $96,000 | $89,000 – $117,000 | $110,000 – $137,500 |
Planning more than one job in Ogden?
Because every project leans on different trades, Ogden's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs −5% and detached garage −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,800 – $53,700 | −8% |
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,800 – $11,900 | −5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Ogden bid
Foundation
A foundation, framing, roofing and matching exterior finishes all have to be built before the interior work starts.
Type of addition
A new room is $125-$250 per sq ft; a bump-out $85-$200; an attic conversion $50-$150; a garage conversion $50-$200 (HomeGuide).
Plumbing and fixtures
Adding a bathroom or kitchen drives the price up the most.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Ogden is 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.21 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.46 and $29.31 an hour. BLS counts 2,150 of them working in the area, 79.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 9% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.18 and $29.20 an hour. BLS counts 840 of them working in the area, 31.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.82 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.53 and $36.93 an hour. About 1,670 work in the metro. That is 61.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.18 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.02 and $37.71 an hour. BLS counts 1,310 of them working in the area, 48.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.08 an hour, 8% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $20.75 and $31.13 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 13.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.86 an hour, which is 7% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $29.96 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 18.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $4,000. At the 25th percentile ($21.46) it shrinks by about $1,150. The total moves by 7.7% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 271,370 jobs in the Ogden area. That makes it the 95th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $21.46 | $23.21 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 10% | $23.18 | $25.00 | $29.20 | $27.41 | 0.91 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.53 | $29.82 | $36.93 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.02 | $31.18 | $37.71 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $20.75 | $26.08 | $31.13 | $28.33 | 0.92 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $21.64 | $24.86 | $29.96 | $26.65 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
When to schedule home addition in Ogden
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ogden Hinkley Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and August through October are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Ogden (7 of 12 months). January, February, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February, November and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 121 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Ogden gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 49 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 21 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 25 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 65 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 41 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 31 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.3 | Cold |
Is Ogden cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Ogden. Logan is the lowest at about $51,100 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $34,400 – $69,800 | $52,100 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $33,700 – $68,400 | $51,100 | −2% |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $37,100 – $75,300 | $56,200 | +8% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $34,600 – $70,200 | $52,400 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $34,500 – $69,900 | $52,200 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $36,500 – $74,000 | $55,300 | +6% |
| Utah (statewide) | $35,000 – $71,100 | $53,000 | +2% |
| United States | $38,000 – $77,000 | $57,500 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Ogden comes in at #185 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $79,600; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $44,300 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Ogden is 2% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $37,100 – $75,300 | $56,200 | +8% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $34,600 – $70,200 | $52,400 | +1% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $33,200 – $67,300 | $50,200 | −4% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $33,700 – $68,400 | $51,100 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Ogden's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $33,000 – $66,900 | $49,900 | −4% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $32,500 – $65,800 | $49,200 | −6% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $32,400 – $65,800 | $49,100 | −6% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $40,900 – $83,000 | $62,000 | +19% |
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Home addition in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a home addition in Ogden?
For 300 sq ft, expect $34,400 to $69,800 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $45,000 to $59,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for home addition in Ogden?
About $113 to $226 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $2,000 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $125 to $250.
+Is home addition cheaper in Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $51,100, which is 2% less than Ogden ($52,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $33,500 out of $52,100. Materials are 33% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 67%.
+What would 20x20 room (400 sq ft) cost in Ogden?
$45,700 to $92,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does home addition need a permit in Ogden?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $2,000 for fees in the Ogden area (our national range of $500 to $2,000 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for home addition compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 2% below the Utah statewide estimate ($53,000 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Ogden?
The BLS median is $23.21 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.46 to $29.31.
+What do basic and premium home addition work cost in Ogden?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $34,400 to $48,500 and premium work $55,600 to $69,800. Basic means: bump-out or simple room without plumbing. Premium means: large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation.
+When is the best time to build a home addition in Ogden?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through October. August and September are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Home addition near Ogden
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Home Addition Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = 32% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range 'Structural' category split (56% labor, 32% materials, 11% permits and design). It is a category average rather than an addition-specific figure.