Home project costs in Vallejo, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Vallejo metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Vallejo area is 108.5 against 100 for the US, which puts Vallejo 18th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 105.2. BLS counts roughly 144,130 jobs here.
In Vallejo, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are French drain (+26%), gravel driveway (+25%) and asphalt driveway (+23%); the lowest are attic insulation (+5%), kitchen backsplash (+6%) and tile flooring (+7%). 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 (Napa Co Ap, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 38°F, a July average high of 79°F and 20 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through October; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Vallejo
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $24.06 | $30.05 | $37.35 | $22.66 | 1.33 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $29.37 | $36.64 | $43.86 | $29.12 | 1.26 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $34.44 | $45.72 | $59.84 | $28.78 | 1.59 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.34 | $34.41 | $43.39 | $30.67 | 1.12 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.59 | $29.42 | $36.88 | $27.41 | 1.07 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.75 | $38.22 | $50.32 | $30.38 | 1.26 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $29.48 | $29.85 | $37.51 | $26.65 | 1.12 |
Concrete & paving in Vallejo
Across these 7 projects, Vallejo averages +17% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +25% and concrete slab lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | Vallejo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Vallejo | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,800 | +12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Vallejo | 600 sq ft | $4,200 – $10,800 | +17% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Vallejo | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,250 | +23% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Vallejo | 1,000 sq ft | $3,150 – $12,800 | +25% |
| Paver patio cost in Vallejo | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,350 | +16% |
| Concrete patio cost in Vallejo | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,600 | +14% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Vallejo | 400 sq ft | $3,650 – $8,950 | +12% |
Decks & outdoor in Vallejo
Across these 2 projects, Vallejo averages +17% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +18% and wood deck lowest at +15%.
| Project | Size | Vallejo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Vallejo | 300 sq ft | $8,650 – $17,400 | +15% |
| Composite deck cost in Vallejo | 300 sq ft | $14,300 – $28,600 | +18% |
Building & additions in Vallejo
The 2 jobs here average +15% versus the US in Vallejo, from +14% (detached garage) to +15% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Vallejo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Vallejo | 576 sq ft | $33,000 – $66,300 | +14% |
| Home addition cost in Vallejo | 300 sq ft | $43,700 – $88,500 | +15% |
Doors & windows in Vallejo
Across these 5 projects, Vallejo averages +12% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +13% and window replacement lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Vallejo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Vallejo | 1 door | $800 – $4,100 | +11% |
| Storm door cost in Vallejo | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +13% |
| Front door cost in Vallejo | 1 door | $590 – $2,750 | +11% |
| Window replacement cost in Vallejo | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Patio door cost in Vallejo | 1 door | $670 – $6,800 | +13% |
Fencing in Vallejo
Across these 4 projects, Vallejo averages +14% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +20% and vinyl fence lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | Vallejo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Vallejo | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $8,750 | +15% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Vallejo | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,200 | +10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Vallejo | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,450 | +20% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Vallejo | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $12,700 | +12% |
Roofing & exterior in Vallejo
Across these 5 projects, Vallejo averages +10% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at +16% and attic insulation lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Vallejo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Vallejo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,850 – $13,900 | +11% |
| Metal roof cost in Vallejo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,300 – $35,400 | +10% |
| Gutters cost in Vallejo | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,600 | +9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Vallejo | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,700 – $29,100 | +16% |
| Attic insulation cost in Vallejo | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Kitchen & bath in Vallejo
The 5 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Vallejo, from +6% (kitchen backsplash) to +15% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Vallejo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Vallejo | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Shower pan cost in Vallejo | 1 pan | $1,000 – $3,000 | +8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Vallejo | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Vallejo | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,900 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Vallejo | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Vallejo
The 5 jobs here average +18% versus the US in Vallejo, from +12% (sod installation) to +26% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Vallejo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Vallejo | 60 linear ft | $760 – $2,650 | +26% |
| Retaining wall cost in Vallejo | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,350 – $15,300 | +15% |
| Sod installation cost in Vallejo | 1,500 sq ft | $1,700 – $3,700 | +12% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Vallejo | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,700 – $11,800 | +18% |
| Inground pool cost in Vallejo | 450 sq ft | $43,400 – $135,500 | +20% |
Flooring & interior in Vallejo
Across these 3 projects, Vallejo averages +8% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at +10% and tile flooring lowest at +7%.
| Project | Size | Vallejo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Vallejo | 500 sq ft | $6,100 – $13,800 | +10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Vallejo | 500 sq ft | $2,150 – $7,550 | +8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Vallejo | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,700 | +7% |
Vallejo against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Vallejo prices +14% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Stockton is the lowest at +10% (45 miles) and San Francisco the highest at +26% (40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CAthis page | 108.5 | 105.2 | +14% | |
| Napa, CA | 25 miles | 112.6 | 105.2 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | 40 miles | 115.6 | 108.5 | +26% |
| Stockton, CA | 45 miles | 105.1 | 105.2 | +10% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 55 miles | 107.8 | 105.2 | +15% |
| Sacramento, CA | 60 miles | 106.7 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Modesto, CA | 70 miles | 104.1 | 105.2 | +12% |