Home project costs in Daphne, AL
Every project we cover, priced for the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley area is 94.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Daphne 155th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.4. BLS counts roughly 87,120 jobs here.
In Daphne, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−4%), sod installation (−7%) and kitchen remodel (−7%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−18%), concrete driveway (−15%) and home addition (−15%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Fairhope 3 Ne, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 39°F, a July average high of 89°F and 66 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through December; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Daphne
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.06 | $18.48 | $22.49 | $22.66 | 0.82 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.16 | $22.59 | $25.41 | $29.12 | 0.78 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $19.61 | $22.81 | $27.05 | $28.78 | 0.79 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.81 | $27.44 | $29.72 | $30.67 | 0.89 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.46 | $21.50 | $26.78 | $27.41 | 0.78 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.78 | $24.44 | $30.42 | $30.38 | 0.80 |
| 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 Daphne
The 7 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Daphne, from −15% (concrete driveway) to −10% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Daphne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Daphne | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Daphne | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Daphne | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Daphne | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −12% |
| Paver patio cost in Daphne | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Daphne | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Daphne | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Daphne
The 2 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Daphne, from −14% (composite deck) to −11% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Daphne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Daphne | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Composite deck cost in Daphne | 300 sq ft | $10,300 – $20,700 | −14% |
Building & additions in Daphne
Across these 2 projects, Daphne averages −13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −12% and home addition lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Daphne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Daphne | 576 sq ft | $25,400 – $51,100 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Daphne | 300 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,800 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Daphne
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Daphne, from −12% (patio door) to −8% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Daphne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Daphne | 1 door | $620 – $3,400 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Daphne | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Daphne | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Daphne | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Daphne | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
Fencing in Daphne
The 4 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Daphne, from −14% (chain-link fence) to −7% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Daphne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Daphne | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Daphne | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,450 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Daphne | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,250 | −14% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Daphne | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −9% |
Roofing & exterior in Daphne
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Daphne, from −12% (vinyl siding) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Daphne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Daphne | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Daphne | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $29,000 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Daphne | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Daphne | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,100 | −12% |
| Attic insulation cost in Daphne | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Daphne
Across these 5 projects, Daphne averages −10% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Daphne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Daphne | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Shower pan cost in Daphne | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Daphne | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Daphne | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Daphne | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Daphne
Across these 5 projects, Daphne averages −10% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −7% and inground pool lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Daphne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Daphne | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Daphne | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Daphne | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Daphne | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,000 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in Daphne | 450 sq ft | $31,900 – $99,800 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Daphne
The 3 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Daphne, from −18% (laminate flooring) to −10% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Daphne range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Daphne | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Daphne | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,800 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Daphne | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Daphne against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Daphne prices −11% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Hattiesburg is the lowest at −12% (95 miles) and Crestview the highest at −8% (85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALthis page | 94.7 | 96.4 | −11% | |
| Mobile, AL | 25 miles | 88.1 | 96.4 | −11% |
| Pensacola, FL | 35 miles | 97.7 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Gulfport, MS | 75 miles | 90.0 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Crestview, FL | 85 miles | 97.0 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 95 miles | 87.6 | 96.2 | −12% |
| Panama City, FL | 130 miles | 97.3 | 96.2 | −9% |