Home project costs in Santa Maria, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Santa Maria sits 16th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 108.8 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 105.2 (23rd). The metro has about 200,760 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. Asphalt driveway (+19%), French drain (+19%) and gravel driveway (+16%) sit highest, and shower pan (+3%), attic insulation (+5%) and kitchen backsplash (+6%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Santa Maria Public Ap, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 41°F, a July average high of 73°F and 13 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are January through November; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Santa Maria
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.80 | $26.99 | $32.79 | $22.66 | 1.19 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $28.00 | $36.12 | $40.21 | $29.12 | 1.24 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $31.38 | $39.18 | $54.35 | $28.78 | 1.36 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $27.11 | $29.33 | $38.17 | $30.67 | 0.96 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.61 | $28.58 | $37.50 | $27.41 | 1.04 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.00 | $36.20 | $44.76 | $30.38 | 1.19 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.86 | $28.21 | $35.34 | $26.77 | 1.05 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $24.93 | $29.51 | $34.00 | $26.65 | 1.11 |
Concrete & paving in Santa Maria
Across these 7 projects, Santa Maria averages +12% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +19% and stamped concrete lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Santa Maria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Santa Maria | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $5,650 | +9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Santa Maria | 600 sq ft | $4,050 – $10,300 | +11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Santa Maria | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,900 | +19% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Santa Maria | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,900 | +16% |
| Paver patio cost in Santa Maria | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $6,000 | +10% |
| Concrete patio cost in Santa Maria | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,400 | +10% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Santa Maria | 400 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,650 | +9% |
Decks & outdoor in Santa Maria
Across these 2 projects, Santa Maria averages +14% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +16% and wood deck lowest at +13%.
| Project | Size | Santa Maria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Santa Maria | 300 sq ft | $8,550 – $17,100 | +13% |
| Composite deck cost in Santa Maria | 300 sq ft | $14,000 – $28,000 | +16% |
Building & additions in Santa Maria
The 2 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Santa Maria, from +12% (detached garage) to +12% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Santa Maria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Santa Maria | 576 sq ft | $32,300 – $64,900 | +12% |
| Home addition cost in Santa Maria | 300 sq ft | $42,700 – $86,500 | +12% |
Doors & windows in Santa Maria
Across these 5 projects, Santa Maria averages +10% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +12% and window replacement lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Santa Maria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Santa Maria | 1 door | $780 – $4,050 | +10% |
| Storm door cost in Santa Maria | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Front door cost in Santa Maria | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Window replacement cost in Santa Maria | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Patio door cost in Santa Maria | 1 door | $660 – $6,750 | +12% |
Fencing in Santa Maria
Across these 4 projects, Santa Maria averages +12% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +15% and vinyl fence lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Santa Maria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Santa Maria | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +12% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Santa Maria | 150 linear ft | $4,900 – $10,000 | +9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Santa Maria | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,100 | +15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Santa Maria | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,600 | +10% |
Roofing & exterior in Santa Maria
Across these 5 projects, Santa Maria averages +9% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at +13% and attic insulation lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Santa Maria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Santa Maria | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,700 – $13,600 | +9% |
| Metal roof cost in Santa Maria | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $35,300 | +9% |
| Gutters cost in Santa Maria | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Santa Maria | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,600 | +13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Santa Maria | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Kitchen & bath in Santa Maria
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Santa Maria, from +3% (shower pan) to +13% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Santa Maria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Santa Maria | 25 linear ft | $4,700 – $15,900 | +13% |
| Shower pan cost in Santa Maria | 1 pan | $940 – $2,900 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Santa Maria | 120 sq ft | $19,800 – $33,800 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Santa Maria | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,000 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Santa Maria | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Santa Maria
The 5 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Santa Maria, from +9% (sprinkler system) to +19% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Santa Maria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Santa Maria | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,500 | +19% |
| Retaining wall cost in Santa Maria | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,800 – $14,600 | +9% |
| Sod installation cost in Santa Maria | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,650 | +11% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Santa Maria | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,350 – $10,900 | +9% |
| Inground pool cost in Santa Maria | 450 sq ft | $40,500 – $126,500 | +12% |
Flooring & interior in Santa Maria
Across these 3 projects, Santa Maria averages +9% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at +11% and tile flooring lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Santa Maria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Santa Maria | 500 sq ft | $6,150 – $13,900 | +11% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Santa Maria | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,750 | +11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Santa Maria | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,600 | +6% |
Santa Maria against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Santa Maria comes out +11% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Visalia is the lowest at +5% (135 miles) and Los Angeles the highest at +13% (110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CAthis page | 108.8 | 105.2 | +11% | |
| Oxnard, CA | 55 miles | 110.5 | 105.2 | +11% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 65 miles | 108.6 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 95 miles | 100.9 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 110 miles | 113.6 | 106.6 | +13% |
| Visalia, CA | 135 miles | 99.8 | 105.2 | +5% |
| Salinas, CA | 140 miles | 109.0 | 105.2 | +11% |