Home project costs in Auburn, AL
Every project we cover, priced for the Auburn-Opelika metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Auburn sits 272nd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 87.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.4 (124th). The metro has about 72,710 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Attic insulation (−6%), kitchen remodel (−7%) and vinyl fence (−8%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−18%), concrete driveway (−16%) and chain-link fence (−15%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Auburn No.2, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 35°F, a July average high of 89°F and 56 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through November; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Auburn
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $13.70 | $17.36 | $21.30 | $22.66 | 0.77 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.02 | $22.89 | $26.50 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.46 | $22.60 | $24.74 | $28.78 | 0.79 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.03 | $24.79 | $29.26 | $30.67 | 0.81 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.29 | $25.89 | $29.93 | $30.38 | 0.85 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Auburn
Across these 7 projects, Auburn averages −14% against national midpoints. Concrete slab is highest at −12% and concrete driveway lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Auburn range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Auburn | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Auburn | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −16% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Auburn | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,400 | −13% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Auburn | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
| Paver patio cost in Auburn | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −14% |
| Concrete patio cost in Auburn | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Auburn | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −13% |
Decks & outdoor in Auburn
Across these 2 projects, Auburn averages −13% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −12% and composite deck lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Auburn range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Auburn | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Composite deck cost in Auburn | 300 sq ft | $10,300 – $20,600 | −15% |
Building & additions in Auburn
The 2 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Auburn, from −15% (home addition) to −12% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Auburn range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Auburn | 576 sq ft | $25,400 – $51,000 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Auburn | 300 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,800 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Auburn
Across these 5 projects, Auburn averages −10% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −8% and patio door lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Auburn range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Auburn | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Auburn | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Auburn | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Auburn | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Auburn | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
Fencing in Auburn
Across these 4 projects, Auburn averages −11% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −8% and chain-link fence lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Auburn range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Auburn | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −12% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Auburn | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Auburn | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Auburn | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Auburn
Across these 5 projects, Auburn averages −11% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −6% and roof replacement lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Auburn range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Auburn | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Auburn | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,500 – $28,800 | −13% |
| Gutters cost in Auburn | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Auburn | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $22,000 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Auburn | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Auburn
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Auburn, from −14% (shower pan) to −7% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Auburn range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Auburn | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Auburn | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Auburn | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Auburn | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Auburn | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Auburn
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Auburn, from −13% (inground pool) to −9% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Auburn range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Auburn | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Auburn | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Auburn | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,000 | −9% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Auburn | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,500 – $8,700 | −13% |
| Inground pool cost in Auburn | 450 sq ft | $31,400 – $98,100 | −13% |
Flooring & interior in Auburn
Across these 3 projects, Auburn averages −14% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −10% and laminate flooring lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | Auburn range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Auburn | 500 sq ft | $4,800 – $11,000 | −12% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Auburn | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,800 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Auburn | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Auburn against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Auburn comes out −12% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Albany is the lowest at −14% (100 miles) and Birmingham the highest at −10% (100 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ALthis page | 87.9 | 96.4 | −12% | |
| Columbus, GA | 40 miles | 89.3 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Montgomery, AL | 50 miles | 89.7 | 96.4 | −12% |
| Dothan, AL | 85 miles | 83.8 | 96.4 | −14% |
| Birmingham, AL | 100 miles | 91.6 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Albany, GA | 100 miles | 87.7 | 96.3 | −14% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 105 miles | 93.8 | 96.3 | −10% |