Home project costs in Huntsville, AL
Every project we cover, priced for the Huntsville metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Huntsville area is 93.1 against 100 for the US, which puts Huntsville 182nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.4. BLS counts roughly 266,650 jobs here.
In Huntsville, 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 37 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (+1%), sod installation (−6%) and kitchen remodel (−6%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−18%), concrete driveway (−14%) and chain-link fence (−14%). 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 (Huntsville Intl Ap, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 33°F, a July average high of 92°F and 54 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Huntsville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $14.00 | $18.03 | $21.95 | $22.66 | 0.80 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.69 | $23.54 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.12 | $23.61 | $28.00 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.91 | $27.42 | $31.85 | $30.67 | 0.89 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.52 | $22.67 | $28.12 | $27.41 | 0.83 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.75 | $28.13 | $32.00 | $30.38 | 0.93 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $18.81 | $22.44 | $26.72 | $26.77 | 0.84 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Huntsville
The 7 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Huntsville, from −14% (concrete driveway) to −8% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Huntsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Huntsville | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Huntsville | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | −14% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Huntsville | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,750 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Huntsville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Huntsville | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Huntsville | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Huntsville | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,050 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Huntsville
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Huntsville, from −13% (composite deck) to −11% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Huntsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Huntsville | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $13,600 | −11% |
| Composite deck cost in Huntsville | 300 sq ft | $10,500 – $21,000 | −13% |
Building & additions in Huntsville
Across these 2 projects, Huntsville averages −12% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −11% and home addition lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Huntsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Huntsville | 576 sq ft | $25,900 – $51,900 | −11% |
| Home addition cost in Huntsville | 300 sq ft | $33,200 – $67,300 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Huntsville
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Huntsville, from −11% (patio door) to −7% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Huntsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Huntsville | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Huntsville | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Huntsville | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Huntsville | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Huntsville | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
Fencing in Huntsville
The 4 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Huntsville, from −14% (chain-link fence) to −7% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Huntsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Huntsville | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,900 | −10% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Huntsville | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,450 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Huntsville | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,250 | −14% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Huntsville | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,400 | −9% |
Roofing & exterior in Huntsville
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Huntsville, from −13% (roof replacement) to +1% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Huntsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Huntsville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Huntsville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,100 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Huntsville | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Huntsville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,450 – $22,300 | −11% |
| Attic insulation cost in Huntsville | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in Huntsville
Across these 5 projects, Huntsville averages −9% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Huntsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Huntsville | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Huntsville | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Huntsville | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Huntsville | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Huntsville | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Huntsville
Across these 5 projects, Huntsville averages −10% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −6% and inground pool lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Huntsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Huntsville | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall cost in Huntsville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Huntsville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Huntsville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,000 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in Huntsville | 450 sq ft | $32,000 – $99,900 | −11% |
Flooring & interior in Huntsville
The 3 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Huntsville, from −18% (laminate flooring) to −9% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Huntsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Huntsville | 500 sq ft | $4,800 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Huntsville | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,850 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Huntsville | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
Huntsville against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Huntsville prices −10% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Dalton is the lowest at −12% (105 miles) and Nashville the highest at −5% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, ALthis page | 93.1 | 96.4 | −10% | |
| Decatur, AL | 30 miles | 87.2 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 80 miles | 91.5 | 96.0 | −8% |
| Nashville, TN | 90 miles | 96.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Birmingham, AL | 90 miles | 91.6 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Dalton, GA | 105 miles | 89.8 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 130 miles | 87.7 | 96.4 | −11% |