Home project costs in Little Rock, AR
Every project we cover, priced for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area is 89.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Little Rock 252nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.6. BLS counts roughly 358,210 jobs here.
In Little Rock, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−7%), sod installation (−8%) and vinyl fence (−10%); the biggest discounts are shower pan (−19%), laminate flooring (−18%) and kitchen backsplash (−17%). 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 (Little Rock Ap Adams Fld, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 31°F, a July average high of 92°F and 50 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Little Rock
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.75 | $17.88 | $20.34 | $22.66 | 0.79 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.08 | $23.10 | $27.36 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $19.43 | $22.25 | $23.95 | $28.78 | 0.77 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.26 | $23.65 | $29.55 | $30.67 | 0.77 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.19 | $22.13 | $23.85 | $27.41 | 0.81 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $18.07 | $23.17 | $29.41 | $30.38 | 0.76 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.46 | $17.79 | $19.61 | $26.77 | 0.66 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Little Rock
Across these 7 projects, Little Rock averages −13% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −11% and concrete driveway lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Little Rock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Little Rock | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Little Rock | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | −16% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Little Rock | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Little Rock | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,750 | −14% |
| Paver patio cost in Little Rock | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Little Rock | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Little Rock | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −13% |
Decks & outdoor in Little Rock
Across these 2 projects, Little Rock averages −14% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −13% and composite deck lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Little Rock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Little Rock | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in Little Rock | 300 sq ft | $10,200 – $20,500 | −15% |
Building & additions in Little Rock
The 2 jobs here average −15% versus the US in Little Rock, from −16% (home addition) to −13% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Little Rock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Little Rock | 576 sq ft | $25,100 – $50,400 | −13% |
| Home addition cost in Little Rock | 300 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,600 | −16% |
Doors & windows in Little Rock
Across these 5 projects, Little Rock averages −11% against national midpoints. Front door is highest at −10% and patio door lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Little Rock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Little Rock | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Storm door cost in Little Rock | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Little Rock | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Little Rock | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Little Rock | 1 door | $530 – $5,200 | −13% |
Fencing in Little Rock
Across these 4 projects, Little Rock averages −12% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −10% and chain-link fence lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Little Rock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Little Rock | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Little Rock | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Little Rock | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Little Rock | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $10,100 | −12% |
Roofing & exterior in Little Rock
Across these 5 projects, Little Rock averages −11% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −7% and vinyl siding lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Little Rock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Little Rock | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,000 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Little Rock | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Little Rock | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Little Rock | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,700 | −14% |
| Attic insulation cost in Little Rock | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,700 | −7% |
Kitchen & bath in Little Rock
The 5 jobs here average −15% versus the US in Little Rock, from −19% (shower pan) to −10% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Little Rock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Little Rock | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,900 | −14% |
| Shower pan cost in Little Rock | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −19% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Little Rock | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Little Rock | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,600 | −16% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Little Rock | 30 sq ft | $240 – $1,250 | −17% |
Landscaping & drainage in Little Rock
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Little Rock, from −15% (sprinkler system) to −8% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Little Rock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Little Rock | 60 linear ft | $510 – $1,800 | −14% |
| Retaining wall cost in Little Rock | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Little Rock | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Little Rock | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,400 – $8,550 | −15% |
| Inground pool cost in Little Rock | 450 sq ft | $31,500 – $98,400 | −13% |
Flooring & interior in Little Rock
Across these 3 projects, Little Rock averages −16% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −13% and laminate flooring lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | Little Rock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Little Rock | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Little Rock | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,800 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Little Rock | 200 sq ft | $1,750 – $8,600 | −17% |
Little Rock against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Little Rock prices −13% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 3 lower. Fort Smith is the lowest at −15% (125 miles) and Memphis the highest at −7% (145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | 89.4 | 93.6 | −13% | |
| Jonesboro, AR | 120 miles | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 125 miles | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 135 miles | 91.4 | 93.6 | −12% |
| Texarkana, TX | 135 miles | 84.0 | 93.7 | −14% |
| Monroe, LA | 145 miles | 83.6 | 93.7 | −13% |
| Memphis, TN | 145 miles | 92.2 | 96.2 | −7% |