Home project costs in Los Angeles, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Los Angeles sits 3rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 113.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 106.6 (9th). The metro has about 6,271,560 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. French drain (+25%), gravel driveway (+23%) and asphalt driveway (+23%) sit highest, and attic insulation (+6%), kitchen backsplash (+7%) and tile flooring (+7%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Culver City, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 48°F, a July average high of 78°F and 14 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, every month is workable; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Los Angeles
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.75 | $28.28 | $37.31 | $22.66 | 1.25 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $28.59 | $36.41 | $48.37 | $29.12 | 1.25 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $31.40 | $44.66 | $60.51 | $28.78 | 1.55 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.15 | $34.19 | $48.70 | $30.67 | 1.11 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $25.10 | $30.67 | $40.34 | $27.41 | 1.12 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.29 | $35.49 | $49.01 | $30.38 | 1.17 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.27 | $28.18 | $35.52 | $26.77 | 1.05 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $28.76 | $30.56 | $35.74 | $26.65 | 1.15 |
Concrete & paving in Los Angeles
Across these 7 projects, Los Angeles averages +17% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +23% and paver patio lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | Los Angeles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Los Angeles | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,850 | +13% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Los Angeles | 600 sq ft | $4,200 – $10,800 | +17% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Los Angeles | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,200 | +23% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Los Angeles | 1,000 sq ft | $3,100 – $12,600 | +23% |
| Paver patio cost in Los Angeles | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,150 | +12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Los Angeles | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,650 | +15% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Los Angeles | 400 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,050 | +13% |
Decks & outdoor in Los Angeles
Across these 2 projects, Los Angeles averages +16% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +18% and wood deck lowest at +15%.
| Project | Size | Los Angeles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Los Angeles | 300 sq ft | $8,650 – $17,400 | +15% |
| Composite deck cost in Los Angeles | 300 sq ft | $14,200 – $28,400 | +18% |
Building & additions in Los Angeles
The 2 jobs here average +14% versus the US in Los Angeles, from +14% (detached garage) to +15% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Los Angeles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Los Angeles | 576 sq ft | $33,000 – $66,200 | +14% |
| Home addition cost in Los Angeles | 300 sq ft | $43,600 – $88,400 | +15% |
Doors & windows in Los Angeles
Across these 5 projects, Los Angeles averages +12% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +13% and window replacement lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | Los Angeles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Los Angeles | 1 door | $790 – $4,100 | +11% |
| Storm door cost in Los Angeles | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +13% |
| Front door cost in Los Angeles | 1 door | $580 – $2,750 | +11% |
| Window replacement cost in Los Angeles | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,400 | +10% |
| Patio door cost in Los Angeles | 1 door | $670 – $6,800 | +13% |
Fencing in Los Angeles
Across these 4 projects, Los Angeles averages +14% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +18% and vinyl fence lowest at +11%.
| Project | Size | Los Angeles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Los Angeles | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $8,700 | +14% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Los Angeles | 150 linear ft | $5,000 – $10,200 | +11% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Los Angeles | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,300 | +18% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Los Angeles | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $12,800 | +13% |
Roofing & exterior in Los Angeles
Across these 5 projects, Los Angeles averages +11% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at +15% and attic insulation lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Los Angeles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Los Angeles | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,950 – $14,000 | +13% |
| Metal roof cost in Los Angeles | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $36,200 | +12% |
| Gutters cost in Los Angeles | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,650 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Los Angeles | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,700 – $29,100 | +15% |
| Attic insulation cost in Los Angeles | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,250 | +6% |
Kitchen & bath in Los Angeles
The 5 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Los Angeles, from +7% (kitchen backsplash) to +15% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Los Angeles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Los Angeles | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Shower pan cost in Los Angeles | 1 pan | $1,000 – $3,050 | +9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Los Angeles | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,400 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Los Angeles | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,700 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Los Angeles | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Los Angeles
The 5 jobs here average +17% versus the US in Los Angeles, from +12% (sod installation) to +25% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Los Angeles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Los Angeles | 60 linear ft | $750 – $2,600 | +25% |
| Retaining wall cost in Los Angeles | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,050 – $15,000 | +13% |
| Sod installation cost in Los Angeles | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,700 | +12% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Los Angeles | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,650 – $11,600 | +16% |
| Inground pool cost in Los Angeles | 450 sq ft | $42,500 – $133,000 | +18% |
Flooring & interior in Los Angeles
Across these 3 projects, Los Angeles averages +10% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at +12% and tile flooring lowest at +7%.
| Project | Size | Los Angeles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Los Angeles | 500 sq ft | $6,150 – $13,900 | +12% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Los Angeles | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,700 | +10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Los Angeles | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,700 | +7% |
Los Angeles against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Los Angeles comes out +13% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Visalia is the lowest at +5% (150 miles) and San Diego the highest at +13% (110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CAthis page | 113.6 | 106.6 | +13% | |
| Oxnard, CA | 55 miles | 110.5 | 105.2 | +11% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 90 miles | 100.9 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 110 miles | 108.8 | 105.2 | +11% |
| San Diego, CA | 110 miles | 111.9 | 108.0 | +13% |
| Riverside, CA | 120 miles | 106.4 | 101.4 | +8% |
| Visalia, CA | 150 miles | 99.8 | 105.2 | +5% |