Home project costs in Riverside, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area is 106.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Riverside 23rd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 101.4. BLS counts roughly 1,716,760 jobs here.
In Riverside, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are asphalt driveway (+30%), French drain (+18%) and gravel driveway (+15%); the lowest are shower pan (+1%), kitchen backsplash (+1%) and attic insulation (+1%). 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 (Riverside Fire Stn 3, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 43°F, a July average high of 95°F and 10 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are October through June; for exterior installation, they are October through June.
What local trades earn in Riverside
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.57 | $28.61 | $37.37 | $22.66 | 1.26 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $26.27 | $34.08 | $43.08 | $29.12 | 1.17 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.90 | $37.85 | $57.29 | $28.78 | 1.32 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $25.57 | $30.73 | $39.06 | $30.67 | 1.00 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.24 | $28.63 | $40.30 | $27.41 | 1.04 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $26.00 | $35.00 | $46.89 | $30.38 | 1.15 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.13 | $26.37 | $32.47 | $26.77 | 0.99 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $27.65 | $29.83 | $34.60 | $26.65 | 1.12 |
Concrete & paving in Riverside
Across these 7 projects, Riverside averages +13% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +30% and concrete slab lowest at +7%.
| Project | Size | Riverside range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Riverside | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,550 | +7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Riverside | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,200 | +11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Riverside | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,800 | +30% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Riverside | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,700 | +15% |
| Paver patio cost in Riverside | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $6,050 | +10% |
| Concrete patio cost in Riverside | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,400 | +9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Riverside | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +8% |
Decks & outdoor in Riverside
Across these 2 projects, Riverside averages +10% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +12% and wood deck lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Riverside range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Riverside | 300 sq ft | $8,250 – $16,500 | +9% |
| Composite deck cost in Riverside | 300 sq ft | $13,500 – $27,000 | +12% |
Building & additions in Riverside
The 2 jobs here average +9% versus the US in Riverside, from +9% (home addition) to +9% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Riverside range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Riverside | 576 sq ft | $31,500 – $63,200 | +9% |
| Home addition cost in Riverside | 300 sq ft | $41,300 – $83,700 | +9% |
Doors & windows in Riverside
Across these 5 projects, Riverside averages +6% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +7% and window replacement lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Riverside range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Riverside | 1 door | $750 – $3,900 | +6% |
| Storm door cost in Riverside | 1 door | $380 – $1,000 | +7% |
| Front door cost in Riverside | 1 door | $550 – $2,600 | +5% |
| Window replacement cost in Riverside | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,600 | +4% |
| Patio door cost in Riverside | 1 door | $630 – $6,450 | +7% |
Fencing in Riverside
Across these 4 projects, Riverside averages +9% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +14% and vinyl fence lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Riverside range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Riverside | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | +10% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Riverside | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,750 | +6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Riverside | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,100 | +14% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Riverside | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,300 | +8% |
Roofing & exterior in Riverside
Across these 5 projects, Riverside averages +7% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at +10% and attic insulation lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Riverside range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Riverside | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,750 – $13,600 | +9% |
| Metal roof cost in Riverside | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $34,900 | +8% |
| Gutters cost in Riverside | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Riverside | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,250 – $27,800 | +10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Riverside | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in Riverside
The 5 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Riverside, from +1% (shower pan) to +9% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Riverside range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Riverside | 25 linear ft | $4,500 – $15,300 | +9% |
| Shower pan cost in Riverside | 1 pan | $930 – $2,850 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Riverside | 120 sq ft | $19,100 – $32,600 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Riverside | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Riverside | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | +1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Riverside
The 5 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Riverside, from +8% (retaining wall) to +18% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Riverside range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Riverside | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,500 | +18% |
| Retaining wall cost in Riverside | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,750 – $14,400 | +8% |
| Sod installation cost in Riverside | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,550 | +8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Riverside | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,400 – $10,900 | +9% |
| Inground pool cost in Riverside | 450 sq ft | $40,200 – $125,500 | +11% |
Flooring & interior in Riverside
Across these 3 projects, Riverside averages +4% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at +6% and tile flooring lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Riverside range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Riverside | 500 sq ft | $5,850 – $13,200 | +6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Riverside | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,300 | +5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Riverside | 200 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,200 | +2% |
Riverside against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Riverside prices +8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Lake Havasu City is the lowest at −9% (155 miles) and Los Angeles the highest at +13% (120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CAthis page | 106.4 | 101.4 | +8% | |
| San Diego, CA | 110 miles | 111.9 | 108.0 | +13% |
| El Centro, CA | 115 miles | 95.2 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 120 miles | 113.6 | 106.6 | +13% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 130 miles | 100.2 | 96.3 | −1% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 155 miles | 100.9 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 155 miles | 94.1 | 96.2 | −9% |