Home project costs in Bakersfield, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Bakersfield-Delano metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Bakersfield sits 63rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 100.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 105.2 (19th). The metro has about 338,230 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. Asphalt driveway (+18%), French drain (+18%) and gravel driveway (+15%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (+4%), shower pan (+4%) and attic insulation (+4%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Bakersfield Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 41°F, a July average high of 98°F and 6 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are January through May and October through November; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in Bakersfield
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.25 | $26.83 | $35.76 | $22.66 | 1.18 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.72 | $31.99 | $38.81 | $29.12 | 1.10 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.30 | $37.48 | $53.89 | $28.78 | 1.30 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $26.23 | $31.95 | $45.10 | $30.67 | 1.04 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.49 | $28.21 | $36.57 | $27.41 | 1.03 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.82 | $36.47 | $47.48 | $30.38 | 1.20 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $27.63 | $29.15 | $31.08 | $26.65 | 1.09 |
Concrete & paving in Bakersfield
The 7 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Bakersfield, from +7% (concrete slab) to +18% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Bakersfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Bakersfield | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,550 | +7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Bakersfield | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $10,100 | +9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Bakersfield | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,800 | +18% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Bakersfield | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,700 | +15% |
| Paver patio cost in Bakersfield | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,050 | +11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Bakersfield | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Bakersfield | 400 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,550 | +7% |
Decks & outdoor in Bakersfield
The 2 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Bakersfield, from +8% (wood deck) to +9% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Bakersfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Bakersfield | 300 sq ft | $8,150 – $16,300 | +8% |
| Composite deck cost in Bakersfield | 300 sq ft | $13,100 – $26,300 | +9% |
Building & additions in Bakersfield
Across these 2 projects, Bakersfield averages +8% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at +8% and home addition lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Bakersfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Bakersfield | 576 sq ft | $31,400 – $62,900 | +8% |
| Home addition cost in Bakersfield | 300 sq ft | $41,100 – $83,200 | +8% |
Doors & windows in Bakersfield
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Bakersfield, from +6% (front door) to +7% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Bakersfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Bakersfield | 1 door | $750 – $3,950 | +7% |
| Storm door cost in Bakersfield | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door cost in Bakersfield | 1 door | $540 – $2,650 | +6% |
| Window replacement cost in Bakersfield | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +7% |
| Patio door cost in Bakersfield | 1 door | $640 – $6,450 | +7% |
Fencing in Bakersfield
The 4 jobs here average +9% versus the US in Bakersfield, from +7% (vinyl fence) to +11% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Bakersfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Bakersfield | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | +9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Bakersfield | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $9,800 | +7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Bakersfield | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $6,850 | +11% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Bakersfield | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $12,400 | +9% |
Roofing & exterior in Bakersfield
The 5 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Bakersfield, from +4% (attic insulation) to +9% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Bakersfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Bakersfield | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,650 – $13,500 | +8% |
| Metal roof cost in Bakersfield | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,300 – $35,300 | +9% |
| Gutters cost in Bakersfield | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Bakersfield | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,200 – $27,600 | +9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Bakersfield | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +4% |
Kitchen & bath in Bakersfield
Across these 5 projects, Bakersfield averages +6% against national midpoints. Bathroom remodel is highest at +7% and shower pan lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Bakersfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Bakersfield | 25 linear ft | $4,500 – $15,000 | +7% |
| Shower pan cost in Bakersfield | 1 pan | $980 – $2,900 | +4% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Bakersfield | 120 sq ft | $19,600 – $33,400 | +6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Bakersfield | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,000 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Bakersfield | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Bakersfield
Across these 5 projects, Bakersfield averages +12% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +18% and sod installation lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Bakersfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Bakersfield | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,450 | +18% |
| Retaining wall cost in Bakersfield | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,900 – $14,700 | +11% |
| Sod installation cost in Bakersfield | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,600 | +9% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Bakersfield | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,400 – $11,000 | +10% |
| Inground pool cost in Bakersfield | 450 sq ft | $40,600 – $127,000 | +12% |
Flooring & interior in Bakersfield
The 3 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Bakersfield, from +4% (laminate flooring) to +6% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Bakersfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Bakersfield | 500 sq ft | $5,800 – $13,200 | +6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Bakersfield | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,300 | +4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Bakersfield | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,600 | +6% |
Bakersfield against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Bakersfield comes out +9% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Visalia is the lowest at +5% (60 miles) and Los Angeles the highest at +13% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CAthis page | 100.9 | 105.2 | +9% | |
| Visalia, CA | 60 miles | 99.8 | 105.2 | +5% |
| Oxnard, CA | 70 miles | 110.5 | 105.2 | +11% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 90 miles | 113.6 | 106.6 | +13% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 95 miles | 108.8 | 105.2 | +11% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 95 miles | 108.6 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Fresno, CA | 120 miles | 102.2 | 105.2 | +7% |