Home project costs in Napa, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Napa metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Napa sits 5th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 112.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 105.2 (32nd). The metro has about 77,860 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. Concrete driveway (+23%), French drain (+23%) and gravel driveway (+22%) sit highest, and attic insulation (+5%), shower pan (+6%) and kitchen backsplash (+7%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Napa State Hospital, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 40°F, a July average high of 83°F and 27 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through November; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Napa
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.80 | $28.75 | $36.35 | $22.66 | 1.27 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $30.44 | $38.75 | $46.96 | $29.12 | 1.33 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.63 | $43.30 | $57.93 | $28.78 | 1.50 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.02 | $31.45 | $39.60 | $30.67 | 1.03 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $29.03 | $35.58 | $47.57 | $27.41 | 1.30 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $30.35 | $37.54 | $48.06 | $30.38 | 1.24 |
| 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 Napa
The 7 jobs here average +19% versus the US in Napa, from +15% (paver patio) to +23% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Napa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Napa | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,000 | +17% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Napa | 600 sq ft | $4,400 – $11,400 | +23% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Napa | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,100 | +22% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Napa | 1,000 sq ft | $3,050 – $12,400 | +22% |
| Paver patio cost in Napa | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,300 | +15% |
| Concrete patio cost in Napa | 300 sq ft | $1,450 – $4,800 | +19% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Napa | 400 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,400 | +18% |
Decks & outdoor in Napa
The 2 jobs here average +19% versus the US in Napa, from +17% (wood deck) to +21% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Napa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Napa | 300 sq ft | $8,800 – $17,700 | +17% |
| Composite deck cost in Napa | 300 sq ft | $14,600 – $29,200 | +21% |
Building & additions in Napa
Across these 2 projects, Napa averages +19% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +20% and detached garage lowest at +17%.
| Project | Size | Napa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Napa | 576 sq ft | $33,800 – $67,900 | +17% |
| Home addition cost in Napa | 300 sq ft | $45,800 – $92,700 | +20% |
Doors & windows in Napa
The 5 jobs here average +13% versus the US in Napa, from +10% (window replacement) to +16% (storm door).
| Project | Size | Napa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Napa | 1 door | $810 – $4,150 | +13% |
| Storm door cost in Napa | 1 door | $410 – $1,100 | +16% |
| Front door cost in Napa | 1 door | $610 – $2,750 | +12% |
| Window replacement cost in Napa | 10 windows | $5,000 – $16,400 | +10% |
| Patio door cost in Napa | 1 door | $670 – $6,950 | +15% |
Fencing in Napa
The 4 jobs here average +15% versus the US in Napa, from +11% (vinyl fence) to +20% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Napa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Napa | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $8,800 | +16% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Napa | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,200 | +11% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Napa | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,450 | +20% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Napa | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $12,900 | +13% |
Roofing & exterior in Napa
The 5 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Napa, from +5% (attic insulation) to +18% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Napa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Napa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,900 – $14,000 | +12% |
| Metal roof cost in Napa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,700 – $36,200 | +12% |
| Gutters cost in Napa | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,700 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Napa | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,900 – $29,700 | +18% |
| Attic insulation cost in Napa | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Kitchen & bath in Napa
Across these 5 projects, Napa averages +10% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at +17% and shower pan lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Napa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Napa | 25 linear ft | $4,800 – $16,600 | +17% |
| Shower pan cost in Napa | 1 pan | $970 – $2,950 | +6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Napa | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,500 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Napa | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Napa | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Napa
Across these 5 projects, Napa averages +17% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +23% and sprinkler system lowest at +14%.
| Project | Size | Napa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Napa | 60 linear ft | $740 – $2,600 | +23% |
| Retaining wall cost in Napa | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,200 – $15,100 | +14% |
| Sod installation cost in Napa | 1,500 sq ft | $1,700 – $3,800 | +15% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Napa | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,550 – $11,400 | +14% |
| Inground pool cost in Napa | 450 sq ft | $42,400 – $132,000 | +17% |
Flooring & interior in Napa
The 3 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Napa, from +7% (tile flooring) to +14% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Napa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Napa | 500 sq ft | $6,300 – $14,200 | +14% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Napa | 500 sq ft | $2,300 – $7,900 | +13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Napa | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,600 | +7% |
Napa against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Napa comes out +15% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 4 lower. Chico is the lowest at +9% (90 miles) and San Francisco the highest at +26% (50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CAthis page | 112.6 | 105.2 | +15% | |
| Vallejo, CA | 25 miles | 108.5 | 105.2 | +14% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 30 miles | 107.8 | 105.2 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | 50 miles | 115.6 | 108.5 | +26% |
| Stockton, CA | 70 miles | 105.1 | 105.2 | +10% |
| Sacramento, CA | 75 miles | 106.7 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Chico, CA | 90 miles | 101.2 | 105.2 | +9% |