Home project costs in Sacramento, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area is 106.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Sacramento 22nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 105.2. BLS counts roughly 1,080,590 jobs here.
In Sacramento, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are French drain (+23%), gravel driveway (+23%) and asphalt driveway (+22%); the lowest are shower pan (+3%), kitchen backsplash (+4%) and attic insulation (+5%). 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 (Sacramento 5 Ese, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 41°F, a July average high of 94°F and 19 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through June; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Sacramento
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.15 | $29.11 | $36.54 | $22.66 | 1.28 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $27.45 | $35.79 | $40.70 | $29.12 | 1.23 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $34.45 | $44.06 | $59.85 | $28.78 | 1.53 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $27.08 | $31.35 | $41.03 | $30.67 | 1.02 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.14 | $28.96 | $37.93 | $27.41 | 1.06 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $25.35 | $35.98 | $47.18 | $30.38 | 1.18 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $21.56 | $27.04 | $35.39 | $26.77 | 1.01 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $28.59 | $30.44 | $35.89 | $26.65 | 1.14 |
Concrete & paving in Sacramento
Across these 7 projects, Sacramento averages +16% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +23% and concrete slab lowest at +11%.
| Project | Size | Sacramento range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Sacramento | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,750 | +11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Sacramento | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,600 | +15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Sacramento | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,150 | +22% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Sacramento | 1,000 sq ft | $3,100 – $12,500 | +23% |
| Paver patio cost in Sacramento | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,300 | +16% |
| Concrete patio cost in Sacramento | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Sacramento | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,850 | +11% |
Decks & outdoor in Sacramento
Across these 2 projects, Sacramento averages +15% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +16% and wood deck lowest at +13%.
| Project | Size | Sacramento range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Sacramento | 300 sq ft | $8,550 – $17,200 | +13% |
| Composite deck cost in Sacramento | 300 sq ft | $14,000 – $28,100 | +16% |
Building & additions in Sacramento
The 2 jobs here average +13% versus the US in Sacramento, from +13% (detached garage) to +13% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Sacramento range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Sacramento | 576 sq ft | $32,600 – $65,400 | +13% |
| Home addition cost in Sacramento | 300 sq ft | $42,800 – $86,700 | +13% |
Doors & windows in Sacramento
Across these 5 projects, Sacramento averages +10% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +12% and window replacement lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Sacramento range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Sacramento | 1 door | $780 – $4,050 | +10% |
| Storm door cost in Sacramento | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Front door cost in Sacramento | 1 door | $580 – $2,700 | +10% |
| Window replacement cost in Sacramento | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,200 | +8% |
| Patio door cost in Sacramento | 1 door | $660 – $6,700 | +12% |
Fencing in Sacramento
Across these 4 projects, Sacramento averages +13% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +18% and vinyl fence lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | Sacramento range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Sacramento | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $8,650 | +14% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Sacramento | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Sacramento | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,300 | +18% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Sacramento | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $12,700 | +12% |
Roofing & exterior in Sacramento
Across these 5 projects, Sacramento averages +11% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at +15% and attic insulation lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Sacramento range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Sacramento | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,900 – $13,900 | +12% |
| Metal roof cost in Sacramento | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $36,100 | +12% |
| Gutters cost in Sacramento | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,650 | +11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Sacramento | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,650 – $28,900 | +15% |
| Attic insulation cost in Sacramento | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Kitchen & bath in Sacramento
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Sacramento, from +3% (shower pan) to +13% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Sacramento range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Sacramento | 25 linear ft | $4,650 – $15,900 | +13% |
| Shower pan cost in Sacramento | 1 pan | $950 – $2,900 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Sacramento | 120 sq ft | $19,800 – $33,800 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Sacramento | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Sacramento | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Sacramento
The 5 jobs here average +17% versus the US in Sacramento, from +11% (sod installation) to +23% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Sacramento range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Sacramento | 60 linear ft | $740 – $2,600 | +23% |
| Retaining wall cost in Sacramento | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,400 – $15,400 | +16% |
| Sod installation cost in Sacramento | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,650 | +11% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Sacramento | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,600 – $11,400 | +14% |
| Inground pool cost in Sacramento | 450 sq ft | $42,900 – $134,000 | +19% |
Flooring & interior in Sacramento
Across these 3 projects, Sacramento averages +10% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at +12% and tile flooring lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Sacramento range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Sacramento | 500 sq ft | $6,150 – $13,900 | +11% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Sacramento | 500 sq ft | $2,300 – $7,850 | +12% |
| Tile flooring cost in Sacramento | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,500 | +5% |
Sacramento against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Sacramento prices +12% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Chico is the lowest at +9% (70 miles) and San Francisco the highest at +26% (100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CAthis page | 106.7 | 105.2 | +12% | |
| Stockton, CA | 60 miles | 105.1 | 105.2 | +10% |
| Vallejo, CA | 60 miles | 108.5 | 105.2 | +14% |
| Chico, CA | 70 miles | 101.2 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Napa, CA | 75 miles | 112.6 | 105.2 | +15% |
| Modesto, CA | 85 miles | 104.1 | 105.2 | +12% |
| San Francisco, CA | 100 miles | 115.6 | 108.5 | +26% |