Home project costs in Tuscaloosa, AL
Every project we cover, priced for the Tuscaloosa metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Tuscaloosa area is 87.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Tuscaloosa 275th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.4. BLS counts roughly 108,460 jobs here.
In Tuscaloosa, 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 (−8%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−18%), concrete driveway (−16%) and chain-link fence (−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 (Northport 2 S, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 35°F, a July average high of 92°F and 57 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 Tuscaloosa
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $14.59 | $17.53 | $20.69 | $22.66 | 0.77 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.52 | $23.49 | $27.84 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $20.77 | $22.94 | $27.34 | $28.78 | 0.80 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.91 | $28.62 | $34.36 | $30.67 | 0.93 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.67 | $21.30 | $26.36 | $27.41 | 0.78 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.58 | $28.90 | $34.50 | $30.38 | 0.95 |
| 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 Tuscaloosa
The 7 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Tuscaloosa, from −16% (concrete driveway) to −12% (concrete slab).
| Project | Size | Tuscaloosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Tuscaloosa | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Tuscaloosa | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −16% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Tuscaloosa | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,450 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Tuscaloosa | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $8,900 | −13% |
| Paver patio cost in Tuscaloosa | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −13% |
| Concrete patio cost in Tuscaloosa | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Tuscaloosa | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −13% |
Decks & outdoor in Tuscaloosa
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Tuscaloosa, from −13% (composite deck) to −11% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Tuscaloosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Tuscaloosa | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $13,500 | −11% |
| Composite deck cost in Tuscaloosa | 300 sq ft | $10,400 – $20,900 | −13% |
Building & additions in Tuscaloosa
Across these 2 projects, Tuscaloosa averages −12% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −11% and home addition lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Tuscaloosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Tuscaloosa | 576 sq ft | $25,700 – $51,600 | −11% |
| Home addition cost in Tuscaloosa | 300 sq ft | $33,100 – $67,100 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Tuscaloosa
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Tuscaloosa, from −11% (patio door) to −8% (front door).
| Project | Size | Tuscaloosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Tuscaloosa | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Tuscaloosa | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Tuscaloosa | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Tuscaloosa | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Tuscaloosa | 1 door | $550 – $5,300 | −11% |
Fencing in Tuscaloosa
The 4 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Tuscaloosa, from −15% (chain-link fence) to −8% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Tuscaloosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Tuscaloosa | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Tuscaloosa | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Tuscaloosa | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,200 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Tuscaloosa | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Tuscaloosa
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Tuscaloosa, from −13% (roof replacement) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Tuscaloosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Tuscaloosa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Tuscaloosa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,800 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Tuscaloosa | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Tuscaloosa | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,100 | −12% |
| Attic insulation cost in Tuscaloosa | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Tuscaloosa
Across these 5 projects, Tuscaloosa averages −9% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Tuscaloosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Tuscaloosa | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Tuscaloosa | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Tuscaloosa | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Tuscaloosa | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Tuscaloosa | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Tuscaloosa
Across these 5 projects, Tuscaloosa averages −11% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −8% and inground pool lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Tuscaloosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Tuscaloosa | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Tuscaloosa | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Tuscaloosa | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Tuscaloosa | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,000 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in Tuscaloosa | 450 sq ft | $31,700 – $99,200 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Tuscaloosa
The 3 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Tuscaloosa, from −18% (laminate flooring) to −10% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Tuscaloosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Tuscaloosa | 500 sq ft | $4,800 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Tuscaloosa | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,850 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Tuscaloosa | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Tuscaloosa against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Tuscaloosa prices −11% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Auburn is the lowest at −12% (140 miles) and Birmingham the highest at −10% (60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, ALthis page | 87.7 | 96.4 | −11% | |
| Birmingham, AL | 60 miles | 91.6 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Montgomery, AL | 95 miles | 89.7 | 96.4 | −12% |
| Decatur, AL | 105 miles | 87.2 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Huntsville, AL | 130 miles | 93.1 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Auburn, AL | 140 miles | 87.9 | 96.4 | −12% |
| Jackson, MS | 145 miles | 89.0 | 96.2 | −11% |