Home project costs in Decatur, AL
Every project we cover, priced for the Decatur metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Decatur area is 87.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Decatur 281st among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.4. BLS counts roughly 61,240 jobs here.
In Decatur, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−4%), kitchen remodel (−6%) and garage door (−6%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−17%), concrete driveway (−14%) and chain-link fence (−13%). 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 (Decatur Pryor Fld, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 32°F, a July average high of 90°F and 49 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Decatur
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $15.52 | $18.11 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.80 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.75 | $24.50 | $28.48 | $29.12 | 0.84 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.70 | $23.79 | $28.46 | $28.78 | 0.83 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.04 | $28.81 | $35.82 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.00 | $22.02 | $23.77 | $27.41 | 0.80 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.38 | $30.74 | $50.66 | $30.38 | 1.01 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.00 | $22.25 | $26.72 | $26.65 | 0.83 |
Concrete & paving in Decatur
The 7 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Decatur, from −14% (concrete driveway) to −10% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Decatur range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Decatur | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Decatur | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −14% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Decatur | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Decatur | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Decatur | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Decatur | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,450 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Decatur | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Decatur
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Decatur, from −11% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Decatur range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Decatur | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Decatur | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −11% |
Building & additions in Decatur
Across these 2 projects, Decatur averages −10% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −10% and home addition lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Decatur range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Decatur | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,500 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Decatur | 300 sq ft | $34,000 – $68,800 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Decatur
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Decatur, from −10% (patio door) to −6% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Decatur range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Decatur | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Decatur | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Front door cost in Decatur | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Decatur | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Decatur | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Fencing in Decatur
The 4 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Decatur, from −13% (chain-link fence) to −7% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Decatur range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Decatur | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,950 | −10% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Decatur | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,500 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Decatur | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Decatur | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,400 | −9% |
Roofing & exterior in Decatur
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Decatur, from −12% (roof replacement) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Decatur range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Decatur | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Decatur | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,900 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Decatur | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Decatur | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| Attic insulation cost in Decatur | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Decatur
Across these 5 projects, Decatur averages −9% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Decatur range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Decatur | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Decatur | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Decatur | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Decatur | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Decatur | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Decatur
Across these 5 projects, Decatur averages −10% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −6% and retaining wall lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Decatur range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Decatur | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Decatur | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Decatur | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Decatur | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,100 | −9% |
| Inground pool cost in Decatur | 450 sq ft | $32,100 – $100,500 | −11% |
Flooring & interior in Decatur
The 3 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Decatur, from −17% (laminate flooring) to −10% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Decatur range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Decatur | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Decatur | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,900 | −17% |
| Tile flooring cost in Decatur | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Decatur against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Decatur prices −10% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Dalton is the lowest at −12% (130 miles) and Nashville the highest at −5% (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, ALthis page | 87.2 | 96.4 | −10% | |
| Huntsville, AL | 30 miles | 93.1 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Birmingham, AL | 75 miles | 91.6 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 105 miles | 87.7 | 96.4 | −11% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 105 miles | 91.5 | 96.0 | −8% |
| Nashville, TN | 115 miles | 96.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Dalton, GA | 130 miles | 89.8 | 96.3 | −12% |