Home project costs in Fayetteville, AR
Every project we cover, priced for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area is 91.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Fayetteville 224th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.6. BLS counts roughly 275,180 jobs here.
In Fayetteville, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are sod installation (−6%), retaining wall (−8%) and attic insulation (−8%); the biggest discounts are shower pan (−17%), kitchen backsplash (−16%) and tile flooring (−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 (Fayetteville Drake Fld, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 25°F, a July average high of 89°F and 47 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Fayetteville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.16 | $24.08 | $25.79 | $28.78 | 0.84 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.05 | $25.05 | $30.04 | $30.67 | 0.82 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.23 | $22.94 | $26.29 | $27.41 | 0.84 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $18.80 | $23.67 | $30.26 | $30.38 | 0.78 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.38 | $22.70 | $27.90 | $26.65 | 0.85 |
Concrete & paving in Fayetteville
The 7 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Fayetteville, from −13% (concrete driveway) to −9% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Fayetteville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Fayetteville | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Fayetteville | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Fayetteville | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,650 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Fayetteville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Fayetteville | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $4,950 | −9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Fayetteville | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Fayetteville | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Fayetteville
The 2 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Fayetteville, from −14% (composite deck) to −12% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Fayetteville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Fayetteville | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Composite deck cost in Fayetteville | 300 sq ft | $10,400 – $20,900 | −14% |
Building & additions in Fayetteville
Across these 2 projects, Fayetteville averages −13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −12% and home addition lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Fayetteville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Fayetteville | 576 sq ft | $25,400 – $51,000 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Fayetteville | 300 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,800 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Fayetteville
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Fayetteville, from −12% (patio door) to −9% (front door).
| Project | Size | Fayetteville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Fayetteville | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Storm door cost in Fayetteville | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Fayetteville | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement cost in Fayetteville | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Fayetteville | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
Fencing in Fayetteville
The 4 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Fayetteville, from −13% (chain-link fence) to −9% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Fayetteville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Fayetteville | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Fayetteville | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Fayetteville | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Fayetteville | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
Roofing & exterior in Fayetteville
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Fayetteville, from −13% (vinyl siding) to −8% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Fayetteville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Fayetteville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Fayetteville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −13% |
| Gutters cost in Fayetteville | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Fayetteville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Fayetteville | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,650 | −8% |
Kitchen & bath in Fayetteville
Across these 5 projects, Fayetteville averages −14% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −9% and shower pan lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Fayetteville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Fayetteville | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Fayetteville | 1 pan | $740 – $2,350 | −17% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Fayetteville | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Fayetteville | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,800 | −15% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Fayetteville | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
Landscaping & drainage in Fayetteville
Across these 5 projects, Fayetteville averages −10% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −6% and French drain lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Fayetteville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Fayetteville | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Fayetteville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,450 – $12,400 | −8% |
| Sod installation cost in Fayetteville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Fayetteville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,500 – $8,800 | −12% |
| Inground pool cost in Fayetteville | 450 sq ft | $32,300 – $101,000 | −10% |
Flooring & interior in Fayetteville
The 3 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Fayetteville, from −15% (tile flooring) to −11% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Fayetteville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Fayetteville | 500 sq ft | $4,850 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Fayetteville | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,200 | −12% |
| Tile flooring cost in Fayetteville | 200 sq ft | $1,800 – $8,700 | −15% |
Fayetteville against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Fayetteville prices −12% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Fort Smith is the lowest at −15% (50 miles) and Joplin the highest at −6% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | 91.4 | 93.6 | −12% | |
| Fort Smith, AR | 50 miles | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% |
| Joplin, MO | 70 miles | 85.7 | 94.2 | −6% |
| Springfield, MO | 100 miles | 88.6 | 94.2 | −7% |
| Tulsa, OK | 115 miles | 89.2 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Little Rock, AR | 135 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −13% |
| Texarkana, TX | 180 miles | 84.0 | 93.7 | −14% |