Home project costs in Lake Havasu City, AZ
Every project we cover, priced for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman area is 94.1 against 100 for the US, which puts Lake Havasu City 160th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 56,490 jobs here.
In Lake Havasu City, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are French drain (−3%), asphalt driveway (−5%) and retaining wall (−6%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−15%), composite deck (−13%) and home addition (−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 (Lake Havasu City, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 43°F, a July average high of 109°F and 4 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are October through April; for exterior installation, they are October through April.
What local trades earn in Lake Havasu City
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.65 | $20.77 | $22.78 | $22.66 | 0.92 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.26 | $22.59 | $28.17 | $29.12 | 0.78 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.21 | $24.78 | $28.77 | $28.78 | 0.86 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.49 | $28.14 | $31.23 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.45 | $24.43 | $27.81 | $27.41 | 0.89 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.75 | $26.07 | $29.90 | $30.38 | 0.86 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.33 | $22.57 | $28.44 | $26.77 | 0.84 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Lake Havasu City
The 7 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Lake Havasu City, from −9% (concrete driveway) to −5% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Lake Havasu City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Lake Havasu City | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Lake Havasu City | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Lake Havasu City | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Lake Havasu City | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,450 | −7% |
| Paver patio cost in Lake Havasu City | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Lake Havasu City | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Lake Havasu City | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Lake Havasu City
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Lake Havasu City, from −13% (composite deck) to −11% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Lake Havasu City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Lake Havasu City | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $13,500 | −11% |
| Composite deck cost in Lake Havasu City | 300 sq ft | $10,500 – $21,000 | −13% |
Building & additions in Lake Havasu City
Across these 2 projects, Lake Havasu City averages −12% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −10% and home addition lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Lake Havasu City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Lake Havasu City | 576 sq ft | $26,100 – $52,300 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Lake Havasu City | 300 sq ft | $33,000 – $66,900 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Lake Havasu City
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Lake Havasu City, from −10% (storm door) to −6% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Lake Havasu City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Lake Havasu City | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Lake Havasu City | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Lake Havasu City | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Lake Havasu City | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Lake Havasu City | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Lake Havasu City
The 4 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Lake Havasu City, from −10% (chain-link fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Lake Havasu City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Lake Havasu City | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $6,950 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Lake Havasu City | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Lake Havasu City | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,500 | −10% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Lake Havasu City | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
Roofing & exterior in Lake Havasu City
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Lake Havasu City, from −11% (vinyl siding) to −8% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Lake Havasu City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Lake Havasu City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Lake Havasu City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Lake Havasu City | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Lake Havasu City | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| Attic insulation cost in Lake Havasu City | 1,000 sq ft | $870 – $3,600 | −10% |
Kitchen & bath in Lake Havasu City
Across these 5 projects, Lake Havasu City averages −9% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Lake Havasu City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Lake Havasu City | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Shower pan cost in Lake Havasu City | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Lake Havasu City | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Lake Havasu City | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Lake Havasu City | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Lake Havasu City
Across these 5 projects, Lake Havasu City averages −6% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at −3% and sprinkler system lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Lake Havasu City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Lake Havasu City | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Retaining wall cost in Lake Havasu City | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,600 – $12,700 | −6% |
| Sod installation cost in Lake Havasu City | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Lake Havasu City | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,350 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Lake Havasu City | 450 sq ft | $33,700 – $105,500 | −7% |
Flooring & interior in Lake Havasu City
The 3 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Lake Havasu City, from −15% (laminate flooring) to −8% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Lake Havasu City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Lake Havasu City | 500 sq ft | $4,850 – $11,100 | −11% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Lake Havasu City | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,050 | −15% |
| Tile flooring cost in Lake Havasu City | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,300 | −8% |
Lake Havasu City against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Lake Havasu City prices −9% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. St. George is the lowest at −8% (110 miles) and Riverside the highest at +8% (155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZthis page | 94.1 | 96.2 | −9% | |
| Las Vegas, NV | 80 miles | 100.2 | 96.3 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 100 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| St. George, UT | 110 miles | 97.3 | 96.4 | −8% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 110 miles | 100.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Riverside, CA | 155 miles | 106.4 | 101.4 | +8% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 200 miles | 103.3 | 95.0 | −3% |