Home project costs in Arkansas
Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using Arkansas wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.
On BEA's regional price index, Arkansas is number 51 of 51 (50 states and DC) at 86.9, with 100 as the US average. Goods prices come in at 93.6, rank 51. The state has 1,303,630 jobs in the BLS survey.
Statewide, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−9%), sod installation (−9%) and vinyl fence (−10%); the biggest discounts are shower pan (−19%), laminate flooring (−18%) and home addition (−16%).
Weather across the 4 metros we cover: January average lows of 25 to 31°F, July average highs of 89 to 94°F and 47 to 50 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Cities in Arkansas
How the metros in Arkansas compare
Inside Arkansas, Fayetteville is the priciest of the 4 metros we cover at −12% against the US midpoint (averaged over all 38 projects), and Fort Smith the cheapest at −15%. That is a gap of 3.7 percentage points between the two. Part of that gap is wages and part is materials, so check the individual city pages for the job you have in mind.
| Metro | Jobs | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 | 91.4 | 93.6 | −12% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 | 89.4 | 93.6 | −13% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% |
What trades earn in Arkansas
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.63 | $18.09 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.80 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.93 | $22.96 | $27.65 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.44 | $21.41 | $23.97 | $28.78 | 0.74 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.82 | $23.39 | $29.12 | $30.67 | 0.76 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.19 | $22.23 | $23.86 | $27.41 | 0.81 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $18.54 | $23.59 | $29.99 | $30.38 | 0.78 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.62 | $18.74 | $21.63 | $26.77 | 0.70 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.87 | $22.82 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.86 |
Concrete & paving in Arkansas
The 7 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Arkansas, from −16% (concrete driveway) to −12% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Arkansas range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Arkansas | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | $3,850 |
| Concrete driveway cost in Arkansas | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | $6,450 |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Arkansas | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,450 | $5,250 |
| Gravel driveway cost in Arkansas | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,700 | $6,350 |
| Paver patio cost in Arkansas | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | $4,250 |
| Concrete patio cost in Arkansas | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,650 |
| Stamped concrete cost in Arkansas | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | $5,600 |
Decks & outdoor in Arkansas
The 2 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Arkansas, from −15% (composite deck) to −13% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Arkansas range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Arkansas | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | $11,400 |
| Composite deck cost in Arkansas | 300 sq ft | $10,200 – $20,500 | $18,100 |
Building & additions in Arkansas
Across these 2 projects, Arkansas averages −15% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −13% and home addition lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Arkansas range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Arkansas | 576 sq ft | $25,100 – $50,400 | $43,500 |
| Home addition cost in Arkansas | 300 sq ft | $31,800 – $64,500 | $57,500 |
Doors & windows in Arkansas
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Arkansas, from −13% (patio door) to −10% (front door).
| Project | Size | Arkansas range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Arkansas | 1 door | $620 – $3,300 | $2,200 |
| Storm door cost in Arkansas | 1 door | $300 – $840 | $650 |
| Front door cost in Arkansas | 1 door | $430 – $2,250 | $1,500 |
| Window replacement cost in Arkansas | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | $9,750 |
| Patio door cost in Arkansas | 1 door | $530 – $5,200 | $3,300 |
Fencing in Arkansas
The 4 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Arkansas, from −15% (chain-link fence) to −10% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Arkansas range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Arkansas | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,700 | $5,350 |
| Vinyl fence cost in Arkansas | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,850 |
| Chain-link fence cost in Arkansas | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,850 |
| Aluminum fence cost in Arkansas | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $10,100 | $7,600 |
Roofing & exterior in Arkansas
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Arkansas, from −14% (vinyl siding) to −9% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Arkansas range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Arkansas | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,000 | $9,300 |
| Metal roof cost in Arkansas | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,700 | $21,300 |
| Gutters cost in Arkansas | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,750 |
| Vinyl siding cost in Arkansas | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,700 | $16,800 |
| Attic insulation cost in Arkansas | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | $2,500 |
Kitchen & bath in Arkansas
Across these 5 projects, Arkansas averages −15% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −10% and shower pan lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | Arkansas range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Arkansas | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,900 | $9,150 |
| Shower pan cost in Arkansas | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | $1,850 |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Arkansas | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | $25,000 |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Arkansas | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,500 | $14,000 |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Arkansas | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | $900 |
Landscaping & drainage in Arkansas
Across these 5 projects, Arkansas averages −13% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −9% and sprinkler system lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Arkansas range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Arkansas | 60 linear ft | $510 – $1,800 | $1,350 |
| Retaining wall cost in Arkansas | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,150 – $12,000 | $10,300 |
| Sod installation cost in Arkansas | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,400 |
| Sprinkler system cost in Arkansas | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,400 – $8,500 | $7,000 |
| Inground pool cost in Arkansas | 450 sq ft | $31,100 – $97,400 | $74,500 |
Flooring & interior in Arkansas
The 3 jobs here average −16% versus the US in Arkansas, from −18% (laminate flooring) to −13% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Arkansas range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Arkansas | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | $9,000 |
| Laminate flooring cost in Arkansas | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,800 | $4,500 |
| Tile flooring cost in Arkansas | 200 sq ft | $1,800 – $8,700 | $6,200 |