Home project costs in San Jose, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
San Jose sits 10th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 110.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 105.2 (16th). The metro has about 1,134,970 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. Laminate flooring (+42%), gravel driveway (+41%) and sprinkler system (+37%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (+9%), tile flooring (+10%) and kitchen remodel (+12%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (San Jose, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 42°F, a July average high of 81°F and 13 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 Jose
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $27.33 | $32.92 | $38.90 | $22.66 | 1.45 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $30.23 | $38.55 | $49.38 | $29.12 | 1.32 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $38.21 | $59.78 | $62.57 | $28.78 | 2.08 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $36.56 | $51.71 | $74.81 | $30.67 | 1.69 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $28.55 | $36.31 | $48.06 | $27.41 | 1.32 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $30.49 | $43.77 | $61.79 | $30.38 | 1.44 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $24.10 | $30.09 | $37.90 | $26.77 | 1.12 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $30.66 | $36.85 | $39.49 | $26.65 | 1.38 |
Concrete & paving in San Jose
Across these 7 projects, San Jose averages +28% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +41% and concrete slab lowest at +22%.
| Project | Size | San Jose range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in San Jose | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $6,250 | +22% |
| Concrete driveway cost in San Jose | 600 sq ft | $4,700 – $12,200 | +32% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in San Jose | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,850 | +31% |
| Gravel driveway cost in San Jose | 1,000 sq ft | $3,550 – $14,300 | +41% |
| Paver patio cost in San Jose | 300 sq ft | $3,650 – $6,700 | +23% |
| Concrete patio cost in San Jose | 300 sq ft | $1,500 – $5,100 | +26% |
| Stamped concrete cost in San Jose | 400 sq ft | $3,950 – $9,950 | +24% |
Decks & outdoor in San Jose
Across these 2 projects, San Jose averages +21% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +23% and wood deck lowest at +18%.
| Project | Size | San Jose range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in San Jose | 300 sq ft | $8,950 – $17,900 | +18% |
| Composite deck cost in San Jose | 300 sq ft | $14,800 – $29,700 | +23% |
Building & additions in San Jose
The 2 jobs here average +24% versus the US in San Jose, from +21% (detached garage) to +27% (home addition).
| Project | Size | San Jose range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in San Jose | 576 sq ft | $35,000 – $70,200 | +21% |
| Home addition cost in San Jose | 300 sq ft | $48,400 – $97,800 | +27% |
Doors & windows in San Jose
Across these 5 projects, San Jose averages +15% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +20% and front door lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | San Jose range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in San Jose | 1 door | $820 – $4,200 | +14% |
| Storm door cost in San Jose | 1 door | $410 – $1,100 | +16% |
| Front door cost in San Jose | 1 door | $610 – $2,750 | +12% |
| Window replacement cost in San Jose | 10 windows | $5,250 – $17,000 | +14% |
| Patio door cost in San Jose | 1 door | $690 – $7,200 | +20% |
Fencing in San Jose
Across these 4 projects, San Jose averages +19% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +26% and vinyl fence lowest at +13%.
| Project | Size | San Jose range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in San Jose | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $9,000 | +19% |
| Vinyl fence cost in San Jose | 150 linear ft | $5,050 – $10,400 | +13% |
| Chain-link fence cost in San Jose | 150 linear ft | $1,850 – $7,900 | +26% |
| Aluminum fence cost in San Jose | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $13,500 | +19% |
Roofing & exterior in San Jose
Across these 5 projects, San Jose averages +23% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +29% and attic insulation lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | San Jose range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in San Jose | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,900 – $15,600 | +26% |
| Metal roof cost in San Jose | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $14,000 – $40,800 | +29% |
| Gutters cost in San Jose | 160 linear ft | $1,650 – $5,150 | +25% |
| Vinyl siding cost in San Jose | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $10,300 – $31,000 | +23% |
| Attic insulation cost in San Jose | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,450 | +12% |
Kitchen & bath in San Jose
The 5 jobs here average +18% versus the US in San Jose, from +9% (kitchen backsplash) to +26% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | San Jose range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in San Jose | 25 linear ft | $4,900 – $17,200 | +21% |
| Shower pan cost in San Jose | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,450 | +26% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in San Jose | 120 sq ft | $20,700 – $35,200 | +12% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in San Jose | 45 sq ft | $5,750 – $28,500 | +22% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in San Jose | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
Landscaping & drainage in San Jose
The 5 jobs here average +30% versus the US in San Jose, from +16% (sod installation) to +37% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | San Jose range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in San Jose | 60 linear ft | $820 – $2,850 | +37% |
| Retaining wall cost in San Jose | 200 sq ft of wall face | $9,150 – $16,300 | +24% |
| Sod installation cost in San Jose | 1,500 sq ft | $1,750 – $3,850 | +16% |
| Sprinkler system cost in San Jose | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $5,500 – $13,700 | +37% |
| Inground pool cost in San Jose | 450 sq ft | $48,700 – $151,500 | +35% |
Flooring & interior in San Jose
Across these 3 projects, San Jose averages +25% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at +42% and tile flooring lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | San Jose range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in San Jose | 500 sq ft | $6,850 – $15,300 | +23% |
| Laminate flooring cost in San Jose | 500 sq ft | $3,000 – $9,750 | +42% |
| Tile flooring cost in San Jose | 200 sq ft | $2,750 – $10,900 | +10% |
San Jose against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, San Jose comes out +23% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 5 lower. Merced is the lowest at +9% (40 miles) and San Francisco the highest at +26% (80 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 Jose, CAthis page | 110.4 | 105.2 | +23% | |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 35 miles | 109.9 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Merced, CA | 40 miles | 98.3 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Salinas, CA | 45 miles | 109.0 | 105.2 | +11% |
| Modesto, CA | 50 miles | 104.1 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Stockton, CA | 70 miles | 105.1 | 105.2 | +10% |
| San Francisco, CA | 80 miles | 115.6 | 108.5 | +26% |