Home project costs in Mobile, AL
Every project we cover, priced for the Mobile metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Mobile area is 88.1 against 100 for the US, which puts Mobile 270th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.4. BLS counts roughly 172,550 jobs here.
In Mobile, 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 vinyl fence (−7%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−18%), concrete driveway (−16%) 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 (Mobile Dwtn Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 43°F, a July average high of 92°F and 61 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through May; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Mobile
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $14.69 | $17.71 | $21.21 | $22.66 | 0.78 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.96 | $23.34 | $27.51 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.20 | $22.79 | $27.09 | $28.78 | 0.79 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.41 | $28.56 | $31.62 | $30.67 | 0.93 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.09 | $21.80 | $27.10 | $27.41 | 0.80 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.42 | $29.68 | $31.44 | $30.38 | 0.98 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.90 | $21.90 | $22.23 | $26.65 | 0.82 |
Concrete & paving in Mobile
The 7 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Mobile, from −16% (concrete driveway) to −11% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Mobile range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Mobile | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Mobile | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | −16% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Mobile | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Mobile | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $8,950 | −13% |
| Paver patio cost in Mobile | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Concrete patio cost in Mobile | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Mobile | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Mobile
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Mobile, from −14% (composite deck) to −11% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Mobile range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Mobile | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,500 | −11% |
| Composite deck cost in Mobile | 300 sq ft | $10,400 – $20,900 | −14% |
Building & additions in Mobile
Across these 2 projects, Mobile averages −12% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −11% and home addition lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Mobile range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Mobile | 576 sq ft | $25,800 – $51,700 | −11% |
| Home addition cost in Mobile | 300 sq ft | $33,300 – $67,500 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Mobile
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Mobile, from −12% (patio door) to −8% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Mobile range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Mobile | 1 door | $640 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Mobile | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Mobile | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Mobile | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Mobile | 1 door | $550 – $5,300 | −12% |
Fencing in Mobile
The 4 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Mobile, from −14% (chain-link fence) to −7% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Mobile range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Mobile | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Mobile | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,400 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Mobile | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,200 | −14% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Mobile | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Mobile
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Mobile, from −13% (roof replacement) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Mobile range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Mobile | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Mobile | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,500 – $28,800 | −13% |
| Gutters cost in Mobile | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,800 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Mobile | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,100 | −12% |
| Attic insulation cost in Mobile | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Mobile
Across these 5 projects, Mobile averages −9% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Mobile range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Mobile | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Mobile | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Mobile | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Mobile | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Mobile | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Mobile
Across these 5 projects, Mobile averages −11% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −8% and inground pool lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Mobile range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Mobile | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Mobile | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Mobile | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Mobile | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,000 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in Mobile | 450 sq ft | $31,800 – $99,300 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Mobile
The 3 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Mobile, from −18% (laminate flooring) to −10% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Mobile range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Mobile | 500 sq ft | $4,800 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Mobile | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,800 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Mobile | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Mobile against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Mobile prices −11% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 1 lower. Hattiesburg is the lowest at −12% (70 miles) and Crestview the highest at −8% (110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, ALthis page | 88.1 | 96.4 | −11% | |
| Daphne, AL | 25 miles | 94.7 | 96.4 | −11% |
| Gulfport, MS | 50 miles | 90.0 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Pensacola, FL | 60 miles | 97.7 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 70 miles | 87.6 | 96.2 | −12% |
| Slidell, LA | 105 miles | 92.7 | 93.7 | −11% |
| Crestview, FL | 110 miles | 97.0 | 96.2 | −8% |