Home project costs in Santa Rosa, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma area is 107.8 against 100 for the US, which puts Santa Rosa 20th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 105.2. BLS counts roughly 205,260 jobs here.
In Santa Rosa, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are gravel driveway (+28%), French drain (+27%) and asphalt driveway (+25%); the lowest are shower pan (+4%), attic insulation (+5%) and kitchen backsplash (+6%). 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 (Santa Rosa, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 38°F, a July average high of 82°F and 32 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through November; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Santa Rosa
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.67 | $28.98 | $37.88 | $22.66 | 1.28 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $30.86 | $38.71 | $46.67 | $29.12 | 1.33 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $36.00 | $50.52 | $62.96 | $28.78 | 1.76 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.50 | $31.11 | $39.85 | $30.67 | 1.01 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $26.18 | $29.80 | $38.39 | $27.41 | 1.09 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.59 | $37.20 | $48.75 | $30.38 | 1.22 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.66 | $27.92 | $36.86 | $26.77 | 1.04 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $29.84 | $30.78 | $36.51 | $26.65 | 1.15 |
Concrete & paving in Santa Rosa
The 7 jobs here average +18% versus the US in Santa Rosa, from +13% (stamped concrete) to +28% (gravel driveway).
| Project | Size | Santa Rosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Santa Rosa | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,850 | +13% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Santa Rosa | 600 sq ft | $4,250 – $10,900 | +18% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Santa Rosa | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,350 | +25% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Santa Rosa | 1,000 sq ft | $3,250 – $13,100 | +28% |
| Paver patio cost in Santa Rosa | 300 sq ft | $3,500 – $6,350 | +16% |
| Concrete patio cost in Santa Rosa | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,650 | +15% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Santa Rosa | 400 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,000 | +13% |
Decks & outdoor in Santa Rosa
The 2 jobs here average +19% versus the US in Santa Rosa, from +17% (wood deck) to +21% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Santa Rosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Santa Rosa | 300 sq ft | $8,800 – $17,700 | +17% |
| Composite deck cost in Santa Rosa | 300 sq ft | $14,600 – $29,300 | +21% |
Building & additions in Santa Rosa
Across these 2 projects, Santa Rosa averages +17% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +19% and detached garage lowest at +15%.
| Project | Size | Santa Rosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Santa Rosa | 576 sq ft | $33,400 – $67,000 | +15% |
| Home addition cost in Santa Rosa | 300 sq ft | $45,100 – $91,300 | +19% |
Doors & windows in Santa Rosa
The 5 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Santa Rosa, from +9% (window replacement) to +15% (storm door).
| Project | Size | Santa Rosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Santa Rosa | 1 door | $800 – $4,100 | +12% |
| Storm door cost in Santa Rosa | 1 door | $410 – $1,100 | +15% |
| Front door cost in Santa Rosa | 1 door | $600 – $2,750 | +12% |
| Window replacement cost in Santa Rosa | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Patio door cost in Santa Rosa | 1 door | $670 – $6,850 | +14% |
Fencing in Santa Rosa
The 4 jobs here average +15% versus the US in Santa Rosa, from +11% (vinyl fence) to +20% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Santa Rosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Santa Rosa | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $8,800 | +16% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Santa Rosa | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,200 | +11% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Santa Rosa | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,450 | +20% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Santa Rosa | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $12,900 | +13% |
Roofing & exterior in Santa Rosa
The 5 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Santa Rosa, from +5% (attic insulation) to +18% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Santa Rosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Santa Rosa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,950 – $14,000 | +13% |
| Metal roof cost in Santa Rosa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,700 – $36,200 | +12% |
| Gutters cost in Santa Rosa | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,650 | +11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Santa Rosa | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,900 – $29,700 | +18% |
| Attic insulation cost in Santa Rosa | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Kitchen & bath in Santa Rosa
Across these 5 projects, Santa Rosa averages +10% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at +17% and shower pan lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Santa Rosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Santa Rosa | 25 linear ft | $4,800 – $16,500 | +17% |
| Shower pan cost in Santa Rosa | 1 pan | $960 – $2,950 | +4% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Santa Rosa | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,400 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Santa Rosa | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Santa Rosa | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Santa Rosa
Across these 5 projects, Santa Rosa averages +19% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +27% and sod installation lowest at +13%.
| Project | Size | Santa Rosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Santa Rosa | 60 linear ft | $760 – $2,650 | +27% |
| Retaining wall cost in Santa Rosa | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,600 – $15,600 | +18% |
| Sod installation cost in Santa Rosa | 1,500 sq ft | $1,700 – $3,700 | +13% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Santa Rosa | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,650 – $11,600 | +16% |
| Inground pool cost in Santa Rosa | 450 sq ft | $44,200 – $138,000 | +22% |
Flooring & interior in Santa Rosa
The 3 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Santa Rosa, from +6% (tile flooring) to +14% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Santa Rosa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Santa Rosa | 500 sq ft | $6,300 – $14,200 | +14% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Santa Rosa | 500 sq ft | $2,300 – $7,900 | +13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Santa Rosa | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,600 | +6% |
Santa Rosa against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Santa Rosa prices +15% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 4 lower. Chico is the lowest at +9% (105 miles) and San Francisco the highest at +26% (65 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 Rosa, CAthis page | 107.8 | 105.2 | +15% | |
| Napa, CA | 30 miles | 112.6 | 105.2 | +15% |
| Vallejo, CA | 55 miles | 108.5 | 105.2 | +14% |
| San Francisco, CA | 65 miles | 115.6 | 108.5 | +26% |
| Stockton, CA | 100 miles | 105.1 | 105.2 | +10% |
| Sacramento, CA | 105 miles | 106.7 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Chico, CA | 105 miles | 101.2 | 105.2 | +9% |