Home project costs in Montgomery, AL
Every project we cover, priced for the Montgomery metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Montgomery sits 247th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 89.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.4 (121st). The metro has about 165,550 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 (−4%), kitchen remodel (−7%) and vinyl fence (−8%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−18%), concrete driveway (−17%) 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 (Montgomery Ap, 9 miles away) shows a January average low of 37°F, a July average high of 94°F and 51 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through May and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Montgomery
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $14.10 | $17.61 | $21.41 | $22.66 | 0.78 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $17.72 | $22.77 | $26.19 | $29.12 | 0.78 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $17.49 | $21.57 | $23.74 | $28.78 | 0.75 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.19 | $27.87 | $29.79 | $30.67 | 0.91 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.23 | $21.27 | $26.49 | $27.41 | 0.78 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.26 | $23.99 | $30.23 | $30.38 | 0.79 |
| 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 Montgomery
Across these 7 projects, Montgomery averages −14% against national midpoints. Concrete slab is highest at −12% and concrete driveway lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Montgomery range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Montgomery | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Montgomery | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −17% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Montgomery | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,450 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Montgomery | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,800 | −14% |
| Paver patio cost in Montgomery | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −13% |
| Concrete patio cost in Montgomery | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Montgomery | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −13% |
Decks & outdoor in Montgomery
Across these 2 projects, Montgomery averages −13% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −12% and composite deck lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Montgomery range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Montgomery | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Composite deck cost in Montgomery | 300 sq ft | $10,300 – $20,600 | −15% |
Building & additions in Montgomery
The 2 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Montgomery, from −15% (home addition) to −13% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Montgomery range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Montgomery | 576 sq ft | $25,300 – $50,800 | −13% |
| Home addition cost in Montgomery | 300 sq ft | $32,500 – $65,800 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Montgomery
Across these 5 projects, Montgomery averages −10% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −8% and patio door lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Montgomery range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Montgomery | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Montgomery | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Montgomery | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Montgomery | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Montgomery | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
Fencing in Montgomery
Across these 4 projects, Montgomery averages −11% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −8% and chain-link fence lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Montgomery range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Montgomery | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Montgomery | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Montgomery | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Montgomery | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Montgomery
Across these 5 projects, Montgomery averages −10% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −4% and roof replacement lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Montgomery range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Montgomery | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Montgomery | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,000 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Montgomery | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Montgomery | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Montgomery | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Montgomery
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Montgomery, from −12% (kitchen cabinets) to −7% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Montgomery range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Montgomery | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −12% |
| Shower pan cost in Montgomery | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Montgomery | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Montgomery | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Montgomery | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Montgomery
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Montgomery, from −13% (inground pool) to −8% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Montgomery range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Montgomery | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Montgomery | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Montgomery | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Montgomery | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,550 – $8,900 | −11% |
| Inground pool cost in Montgomery | 450 sq ft | $31,400 – $98,300 | −13% |
Flooring & interior in Montgomery
Across these 3 projects, Montgomery averages −14% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −10% and laminate flooring lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | Montgomery range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Montgomery | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $11,000 | −12% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Montgomery | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,800 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Montgomery | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Montgomery against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Montgomery comes out −12% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Dothan is the lowest at −14% (95 miles) and Crestview the highest at −8% (120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, ALthis page | 89.7 | 96.4 | −12% | |
| Auburn, AL | 50 miles | 87.9 | 96.4 | −12% |
| Birmingham, AL | 80 miles | 91.6 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Columbus, GA | 90 miles | 89.3 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Dothan, AL | 95 miles | 83.8 | 96.4 | −14% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 95 miles | 87.7 | 96.4 | −11% |
| Crestview, FL | 120 miles | 97.0 | 96.2 | −8% |