Home project costs in Chico, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Chico metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Chico sits 56th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 101.2 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 105.2 (31st). The metro has about 78,220 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 35 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 3 below. Asphalt driveway (+18%), French drain (+17%) and gravel driveway (+14%) sit highest, and shower pan (−4%), kitchen backsplash (−1%) and tile flooring (−1%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Chico Univ Farm, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 36°F, a July average high of 95°F and 27 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and October; for exterior installation, they are October through June.
What local trades earn in Chico
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.14 | $26.31 | $34.60 | $22.66 | 1.16 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.79 | $34.75 | $38.46 | $29.12 | 1.19 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $30.40 | $38.00 | $59.81 | $28.78 | 1.32 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.06 | $29.20 | $39.29 | $30.67 | 0.95 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.32 | $28.71 | $37.49 | $27.41 | 1.05 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.55 | $31.44 | $42.44 | $30.38 | 1.03 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $21.24 | $23.05 | $29.70 | $26.77 | 0.86 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $27.80 | $29.38 | $31.30 | $26.65 | 1.10 |
Concrete & paving in Chico
The 7 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Chico, from +8% (stamped concrete) to +18% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Chico range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Chico | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,600 | +8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Chico | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Chico | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,800 | +18% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Chico | 1,000 sq ft | $2,850 – $11,700 | +14% |
| Paver patio cost in Chico | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $6,000 | +11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Chico | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Chico | 400 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,600 | +8% |
Decks & outdoor in Chico
The 2 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Chico, from +11% (wood deck) to +13% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Chico range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Chico | 300 sq ft | $8,400 – $16,800 | +11% |
| Composite deck cost in Chico | 300 sq ft | $13,600 – $27,300 | +13% |
Building & additions in Chico
Across these 2 projects, Chico averages +9% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at +10% and home addition lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Chico range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Chico | 576 sq ft | $31,700 – $63,600 | +10% |
| Home addition cost in Chico | 300 sq ft | $41,500 – $84,100 | +9% |
Doors & windows in Chico
The 5 jobs here average +9% versus the US in Chico, from +7% (garage door) to +10% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Chico range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Chico | 1 door | $760 – $3,950 | +7% |
| Storm door cost in Chico | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +10% |
| Front door cost in Chico | 1 door | $560 – $2,700 | +8% |
| Window replacement cost in Chico | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Patio door cost in Chico | 1 door | $650 – $6,650 | +10% |
Fencing in Chico
The 4 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Chico, from +8% (vinyl fence) to +12% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Chico range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Chico | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $8,450 | +11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Chico | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $9,900 | +8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Chico | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $6,950 | +12% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Chico | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
Roofing & exterior in Chico
The 5 jobs here average +9% versus the US in Chico, from +4% (attic insulation) to +12% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Chico range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Chico | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,650 – $13,500 | +9% |
| Metal roof cost in Chico | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,300 – $35,500 | +10% |
| Gutters cost in Chico | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,600 | +10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Chico | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,400 – $28,200 | +12% |
| Attic insulation cost in Chico | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +4% |
Kitchen & bath in Chico
Across these 5 projects, Chico averages +2% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at +10% and shower pan lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Chico range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Chico | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,400 | +10% |
| Shower pan cost in Chico | 1 pan | $870 – $2,750 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Chico | 120 sq ft | $19,500 – $33,200 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Chico | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,800 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Chico | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,500 | −1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Chico
Across these 5 projects, Chico averages +12% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +17% and sprinkler system lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Chico range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Chico | 60 linear ft | $700 – $2,450 | +17% |
| Retaining wall cost in Chico | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,900 – $14,700 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in Chico | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,600 | +10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Chico | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,350 – $10,800 | +8% |
| Inground pool cost in Chico | 450 sq ft | $40,300 – $126,000 | +12% |
Flooring & interior in Chico
The 3 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Chico, from −1% (tile flooring) to +10% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Chico range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Chico | 500 sq ft | $6,050 – $13,700 | +10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Chico | 500 sq ft | $2,200 – $7,650 | +10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Chico | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $10,100 | −1% |
Chico against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Chico comes out +9% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Reno is the lowest at +1% (115 miles) and Napa the highest at +15% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CAthis page | 101.2 | 105.2 | +9% | |
| Sacramento, CA | 70 miles | 106.7 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Redding, CA | 80 miles | 100.7 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Napa, CA | 90 miles | 112.6 | 105.2 | +15% |
| Vallejo, CA | 100 miles | 108.5 | 105.2 | +14% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 105 miles | 107.8 | 105.2 | +15% |
| Reno, NV | 115 miles | 101.0 | 96.3 | +1% |