Home project costs in Yuma, AZ
Every project we cover, priced for the Yuma metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Yuma area is 92.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Yuma 193rd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 68,880 jobs here.
In Yuma, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are French drain (−2%), asphalt driveway (−5%) and tile flooring (−5%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−14%), composite deck (−12%) and home addition (−12%). 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 (Yuma Mcas, 11 miles away) shows a January average low of 48°F, a July average high of 107°F and 3 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are November through April; for exterior installation, they are November through April.
What local trades earn in Yuma
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.60 | $20.80 | $22.84 | $22.66 | 0.92 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.42 | $23.04 | $27.42 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.99 | $26.09 | $28.47 | $28.78 | 0.91 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.75 | $28.36 | $31.97 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.45 | $23.43 | $27.10 | $27.41 | 0.85 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.70 | $28.28 | $35.90 | $30.38 | 0.93 |
| 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 Yuma
The 7 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Yuma, from −10% (concrete driveway) to −5% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Yuma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Yuma | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Yuma | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Yuma | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Yuma | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,550 | −6% |
| Paver patio cost in Yuma | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,100 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Yuma | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Yuma | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Yuma
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Yuma, from −12% (composite deck) to −10% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Yuma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Yuma | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Yuma | 300 sq ft | $10,500 – $21,100 | −12% |
Building & additions in Yuma
Across these 2 projects, Yuma averages −11% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −10% and home addition lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Yuma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Yuma | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,600 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Yuma | 300 sq ft | $33,500 – $68,000 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Yuma
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Yuma, from −10% (storm door) to −5% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Yuma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Yuma | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Yuma | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Yuma | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Yuma | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Yuma | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Yuma
The 4 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Yuma, from −10% (chain-link fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Yuma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Yuma | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Yuma | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Yuma | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,550 | −10% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Yuma | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
Roofing & exterior in Yuma
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Yuma, from −10% (vinyl siding) to −7% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Yuma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Yuma | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Yuma | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Yuma | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Yuma | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,600 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Yuma | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
Kitchen & bath in Yuma
Across these 5 projects, Yuma averages −7% against national midpoints. Kitchen backsplash is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Yuma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Yuma | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Yuma | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Yuma | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Yuma | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Yuma | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Yuma
Across these 5 projects, Yuma averages −5% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at −2% and sprinkler system lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Yuma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Yuma | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Yuma | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,650 – $12,800 | −5% |
| Sod installation cost in Yuma | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Yuma | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,400 | −6% |
| Inground pool cost in Yuma | 450 sq ft | $34,000 – $106,000 | −6% |
Flooring & interior in Yuma
The 3 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Yuma, from −14% (laminate flooring) to −5% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Yuma range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Yuma | 500 sq ft | $4,850 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Yuma | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,050 | −14% |
| Tile flooring cost in Yuma | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,550 | −5% |
Yuma against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Yuma prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Tucson is the lowest at −7% (130 miles) and San Diego the highest at +13% (165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | 92.7 | 96.2 | −8% | |
| El Centro, CA | 85 miles | 95.2 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 110 miles | 103.3 | 95.0 | −3% |
| Tucson, AZ | 130 miles | 96.9 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 150 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| San Diego, CA | 165 miles | 111.9 | 108.0 | +13% |
| Riverside, CA | 175 miles | 106.4 | 101.4 | +8% |