Home project costs in San Francisco, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area is 115.6 against 100 for the US, which puts San Francisco 1st among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 108.5. BLS counts roughly 2,373,920 jobs here.
In San Francisco, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are gravel driveway (+45%), French drain (+41%) and asphalt driveway (+41%); the lowest are kitchen backsplash (+13%), tile flooring (+14%) and kitchen remodel (+15%). 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 (San Francisco Dwtn, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 47°F, a July average high of 66°F and 23 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 San Francisco
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $28.03 | $34.91 | $40.50 | $22.66 | 1.54 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $30.45 | $42.89 | $48.26 | $29.12 | 1.47 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $38.08 | $59.97 | $64.34 | $28.78 | 2.08 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $30.12 | $37.44 | $58.54 | $30.67 | 1.22 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $29.20 | $36.53 | $48.73 | $27.41 | 1.33 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $33.70 | $44.63 | $62.63 | $30.38 | 1.47 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $24.06 | $30.98 | $38.43 | $26.77 | 1.16 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $29.86 | $35.74 | $37.91 | $26.65 | 1.34 |
Concrete & paving in San Francisco
The 7 jobs here average +33% versus the US in San Francisco, from +26% (concrete slab) to +45% (gravel driveway).
| Project | Size | San Francisco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in San Francisco | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $6,450 | +26% |
| Concrete driveway cost in San Francisco | 600 sq ft | $4,850 – $12,600 | +36% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in San Francisco | 600 sq ft | $4,100 – $10,600 | +41% |
| Gravel driveway cost in San Francisco | 1,000 sq ft | $3,650 – $14,700 | +45% |
| Paver patio cost in San Francisco | 300 sq ft | $3,800 – $6,950 | +27% |
| Concrete patio cost in San Francisco | 300 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,250 | +30% |
| Stamped concrete cost in San Francisco | 400 sq ft | $4,050 – $10,200 | +27% |
Decks & outdoor in San Francisco
The 2 jobs here average +29% versus the US in San Francisco, from +26% (wood deck) to +32% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | San Francisco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in San Francisco | 300 sq ft | $9,500 – $19,100 | +26% |
| Composite deck cost in San Francisco | 300 sq ft | $16,000 – $32,000 | +32% |
Building & additions in San Francisco
Across these 2 projects, San Francisco averages +29% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +30% and detached garage lowest at +27%.
| Project | Size | San Francisco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in San Francisco | 576 sq ft | $36,700 – $73,600 | +27% |
| Home addition cost in San Francisco | 300 sq ft | $49,600 – $100,500 | +30% |
Doors & windows in San Francisco
The 5 jobs here average +20% versus the US in San Francisco, from +16% (window replacement) to +24% (patio door).
| Project | Size | San Francisco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in San Francisco | 1 door | $860 – $4,400 | +19% |
| Storm door cost in San Francisco | 1 door | $440 – $1,150 | +23% |
| Front door cost in San Francisco | 1 door | $650 – $2,900 | +18% |
| Window replacement cost in San Francisco | 10 windows | $5,350 – $17,300 | +16% |
| Patio door cost in San Francisco | 1 door | $710 – $7,450 | +24% |
Fencing in San Francisco
The 4 jobs here average +26% versus the US in San Francisco, from +18% (vinyl fence) to +35% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | San Francisco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in San Francisco | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $9,550 | +26% |
| Vinyl fence cost in San Francisco | 150 linear ft | $5,250 – $10,900 | +18% |
| Chain-link fence cost in San Francisco | 150 linear ft | $1,950 – $8,400 | +35% |
| Aluminum fence cost in San Francisco | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $14,100 | +24% |
Roofing & exterior in San Francisco
The 5 jobs here average +27% versus the US in San Francisco, from +25% (attic insulation) to +30% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | San Francisco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in San Francisco | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,900 – $15,600 | +26% |
| Metal roof cost in San Francisco | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,700 – $40,700 | +28% |
| Gutters cost in San Francisco | 160 linear ft | $1,650 – $5,200 | +26% |
| Vinyl siding cost in San Francisco | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $10,900 – $32,700 | +30% |
| Attic insulation cost in San Francisco | 1,000 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,950 | +25% |
Kitchen & bath in San Francisco
Across these 5 projects, San Francisco averages +18% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at +27% and kitchen backsplash lowest at +13%.
| Project | Size | San Francisco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in San Francisco | 25 linear ft | $5,100 – $18,000 | +27% |
| Shower pan cost in San Francisco | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,200 | +15% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in San Francisco | 120 sq ft | $21,200 – $36,100 | +15% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in San Francisco | 45 sq ft | $5,650 – $28,000 | +20% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in San Francisco | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,700 | +13% |
Landscaping & drainage in San Francisco
Across these 5 projects, San Francisco averages +31% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +41% and sod installation lowest at +19%.
| Project | Size | San Francisco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in San Francisco | 60 linear ft | $840 – $2,950 | +41% |
| Retaining wall cost in San Francisco | 200 sq ft of wall face | $9,400 – $16,800 | +28% |
| Sod installation cost in San Francisco | 1,500 sq ft | $1,800 – $3,900 | +19% |
| Sprinkler system cost in San Francisco | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $5,250 – $13,100 | +31% |
| Inground pool cost in San Francisco | 450 sq ft | $49,100 – $153,000 | +36% |
Flooring & interior in San Francisco
The 3 jobs here average +21% versus the US in San Francisco, from +14% (tile flooring) to +27% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | San Francisco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in San Francisco | 500 sq ft | $6,850 – $15,300 | +23% |
| Laminate flooring cost in San Francisco | 500 sq ft | $2,600 – $8,800 | +27% |
| Tile flooring cost in San Francisco | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $11,200 | +14% |
San Francisco against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, San Francisco prices +26% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Stockton is the lowest at +10% (55 miles) and Napa the highest at +15% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAthis page | 115.6 | 108.5 | +26% | |
| Vallejo, CA | 40 miles | 108.5 | 105.2 | +14% |
| Napa, CA | 50 miles | 112.6 | 105.2 | +15% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 55 miles | 109.9 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Stockton, CA | 55 miles | 105.1 | 105.2 | +10% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 65 miles | 107.8 | 105.2 | +15% |
| Modesto, CA | 70 miles | 104.1 | 105.2 | +12% |