Home project costs in El Centro, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the El Centro metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the El Centro area is 95.2 against 100 for the US, which puts El Centro 147th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 105.2. BLS counts roughly 65,430 jobs here.
In El Centro, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are asphalt driveway (+16%), French drain (+15%) and composite deck (+15%); the lowest are shower pan (+2%), stamped concrete (+3%) and concrete patio (+4%). 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 (El Centro 2 Ssw, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 43°F, a July average high of 107°F and 3 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are November through April; for exterior installation, they are November through April.
What local trades earn in El Centro
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.21 | $25.75 | $32.82 | $22.66 | 1.14 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $25.37 | $35.74 | $39.04 | $29.12 | 1.23 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $26.88 | $34.05 | $38.63 | $28.78 | 1.18 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.78 | $30.00 | $37.28 | $30.67 | 0.98 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.00 | $25.37 | $28.47 | $27.41 | 0.93 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $26.36 | $35.80 | $46.02 | $30.38 | 1.18 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in El Centro
The 7 jobs here average +7% versus the US in El Centro, from +3% (stamped concrete) to +16% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | El Centro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in El Centro | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,400 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway cost in El Centro | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in El Centro | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,650 | +16% |
| Gravel driveway cost in El Centro | 1,000 sq ft | $2,750 – $11,200 | +10% |
| Paver patio cost in El Centro | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $5,950 | +9% |
| Concrete patio cost in El Centro | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in El Centro | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,200 | +3% |
Decks & outdoor in El Centro
The 2 jobs here average +13% versus the US in El Centro, from +12% (wood deck) to +15% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | El Centro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in El Centro | 300 sq ft | $8,450 – $17,000 | +12% |
| Composite deck cost in El Centro | 300 sq ft | $13,800 – $27,700 | +15% |
Building & additions in El Centro
Across these 2 projects, El Centro averages +11% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +13% and detached garage lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | El Centro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in El Centro | 576 sq ft | $31,900 – $63,900 | +10% |
| Home addition cost in El Centro | 300 sq ft | $42,900 – $86,800 | +13% |
Doors & windows in El Centro
The 5 jobs here average +9% versus the US in El Centro, from +8% (window replacement) to +11% (patio door).
| Project | Size | El Centro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in El Centro | 1 door | $770 – $4,000 | +8% |
| Storm door cost in El Centro | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +10% |
| Front door cost in El Centro | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Window replacement cost in El Centro | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Patio door cost in El Centro | 1 door | $650 – $6,650 | +11% |
Fencing in El Centro
The 4 jobs here average +10% versus the US in El Centro, from +8% (vinyl fence) to +12% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | El Centro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in El Centro | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $8,450 | +11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in El Centro | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $9,900 | +8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in El Centro | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $6,950 | +12% |
| Aluminum fence cost in El Centro | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
Roofing & exterior in El Centro
The 5 jobs here average +10% versus the US in El Centro, from +4% (attic insulation) to +13% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | El Centro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in El Centro | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,800 – $13,800 | +11% |
| Metal roof cost in El Centro | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $35,900 | +11% |
| Gutters cost in El Centro | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,600 | +10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in El Centro | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,450 – $28,400 | +13% |
| Attic insulation cost in El Centro | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,150 | +4% |
Kitchen & bath in El Centro
Across these 5 projects, El Centro averages +7% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at +11% and shower pan lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | El Centro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in El Centro | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,700 | +11% |
| Shower pan cost in El Centro | 1 pan | $950 – $2,850 | +2% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in El Centro | 120 sq ft | $19,900 – $33,700 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in El Centro | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,300 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in El Centro | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
Landscaping & drainage in El Centro
Across these 5 projects, El Centro averages +9% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +15% and sprinkler system lowest at +7%.
| Project | Size | El Centro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in El Centro | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,400 | +15% |
| Retaining wall cost in El Centro | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,750 – $14,500 | +9% |
| Sod installation cost in El Centro | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,550 | +8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in El Centro | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,250 – $10,700 | +7% |
| Inground pool cost in El Centro | 450 sq ft | $39,400 – $123,000 | +9% |
Flooring & interior in El Centro
The 3 jobs here average +9% versus the US in El Centro, from +6% (tile flooring) to +11% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | El Centro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in El Centro | 500 sq ft | $6,100 – $13,800 | +11% |
| Laminate flooring cost in El Centro | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,700 | +11% |
| Tile flooring cost in El Centro | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,600 | +6% |
El Centro against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, El Centro prices +9% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Yuma is the lowest at −8% (85 miles) and Los Angeles the highest at +13% (180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CAthis page | 95.2 | 105.2 | +9% | |
| San Diego, CA | 80 miles | 111.9 | 108.0 | +13% |
| Yuma, AZ | 85 miles | 92.7 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Riverside, CA | 115 miles | 106.4 | 101.4 | +8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 180 miles | 113.6 | 106.6 | +13% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 190 miles | 103.3 | 95.0 | −3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 195 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −5% |