Home project costs in Phoenix, AZ
Every project we cover, priced for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Phoenix sits 40th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 103.3 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 95.0 (209th). The metro has about 2,375,760 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 36 below, and 1 is level with it. French drain (+1%), concrete driveway (level) and concrete patio (−1%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−10%), metal roof (−9%) and roof replacement (−9%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Ap, 8 miles away) shows a January average low of 44°F, a July average high of 104°F and 9 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 Phoenix
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.79 | $22.56 | $24.90 | $22.66 | 1.00 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.36 | $29.00 | $35.30 | $29.12 | 1.00 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.19 | $30.07 | $32.47 | $28.78 | 1.04 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $26.17 | $30.65 | $43.50 | $30.67 | 1.00 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.79 | $28.49 | $32.02 | $27.41 | 1.04 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.51 | $29.43 | $37.05 | $30.38 | 0.97 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $19.28 | $25.72 | $30.51 | $26.77 | 0.96 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.74 | $22.96 | $28.80 | $26.65 | 0.86 |
Concrete & paving in Phoenix
Across these 7 projects, Phoenix averages −1% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at level and paver patio lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Phoenix range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Phoenix | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,100 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Phoenix | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,250 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Phoenix | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Phoenix | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Paver patio cost in Phoenix | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Phoenix | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Phoenix | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | −1% |
Decks & outdoor in Phoenix
Across these 2 projects, Phoenix averages −3% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −2% and wood deck lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Phoenix range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Phoenix | 300 sq ft | $7,350 – $14,700 | −3% |
| Composite deck cost in Phoenix | 300 sq ft | $11,800 – $23,600 | −2% |
Building & additions in Phoenix
The 2 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Phoenix, from −3% (home addition) to −3% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Phoenix range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Phoenix | 576 sq ft | $28,000 – $56,300 | −3% |
| Home addition cost in Phoenix | 300 sq ft | $36,700 – $74,500 | −3% |
Doors & windows in Phoenix
Across these 5 projects, Phoenix averages −3% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −3% and front door lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Phoenix range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Phoenix | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Phoenix | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Phoenix | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Phoenix | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Phoenix | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
Fencing in Phoenix
Across these 4 projects, Phoenix averages −3% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at −2% and aluminum fence lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Phoenix range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Phoenix | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,400 | −3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Phoenix | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Phoenix | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,050 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Phoenix | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Phoenix
Across these 5 projects, Phoenix averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at −4% and metal roof lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Phoenix range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Phoenix | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Phoenix | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,600 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Phoenix | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Phoenix | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,100 – $24,300 | −4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Phoenix | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,700 | −7% |
Kitchen & bath in Phoenix
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Phoenix, from −4% (kitchen backsplash) to −2% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Phoenix range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Phoenix | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan cost in Phoenix | 1 pan | $910 – $2,750 | −2% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Phoenix | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Phoenix | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Phoenix | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Phoenix
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Phoenix, from −3% (retaining wall) to +1% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Phoenix range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Phoenix | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,100 | +1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Phoenix | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,850 – $13,000 | −3% |
| Sod installation cost in Phoenix | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,250 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Phoenix | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,800 | −2% |
| Inground pool cost in Phoenix | 450 sq ft | $35,300 – $110,500 | −2% |
Flooring & interior in Phoenix
Across these 3 projects, Phoenix averages −7% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −4% and laminate flooring lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Phoenix range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Phoenix | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Phoenix | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Phoenix | 200 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,550 | −4% |
Phoenix against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Phoenix comes out −3% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 5 lower. Lake Havasu City is the lowest at −9% (200 miles) and El Centro the highest at +9% (190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | 103.3 | 95.0 | −3% | |
| Tucson, AZ | 75 miles | 96.9 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 105 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Yuma, AZ | 110 miles | 92.7 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 185 miles | 100.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| El Centro, CA | 190 miles | 95.2 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 200 miles | 94.1 | 96.2 | −9% |