Home project costs in Visalia, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Visalia metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Visalia area is 99.8 against 100 for the US, which puts Visalia 84th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 105.2. BLS counts roughly 171,140 jobs here.
In Visalia, 37 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 1 below. The biggest premiums are kitchen backsplash (+14%), tile flooring (+13%) and asphalt driveway (+12%); the lowest are attic insulation (−4%), sprinkler system (+2%) and concrete driveway (+2%). 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 (Visalia, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 38°F, a July average high of 94°F and 10 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through June and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Visalia
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.73 | $22.93 | $28.32 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.41 | $30.96 | $38.02 | $29.12 | 1.06 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.46 | $29.10 | $36.37 | $28.78 | 1.01 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.64 | $29.19 | $45.06 | $30.67 | 0.95 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.27 | $27.53 | $36.29 | $27.41 | 1.00 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $25.43 | $30.96 | $38.06 | $30.38 | 1.02 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.59 | $34.27 | $49.04 | $26.77 | 1.28 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $28.18 | $28.44 | $35.05 | $26.65 | 1.07 |
Concrete & paving in Visalia
Across these 7 projects, Visalia averages +5% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +12% and concrete driveway lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Visalia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Visalia | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,350 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Visalia | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,400 | +2% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Visalia | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,350 | +12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Visalia | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,500 | +3% |
| Paver patio cost in Visalia | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,750 | +6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Visalia | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,100 | +3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Visalia | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,150 | +3% |
Decks & outdoor in Visalia
Across these 2 projects, Visalia averages +5% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +5% and wood deck lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Visalia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Visalia | 300 sq ft | $7,950 – $15,900 | +5% |
| Composite deck cost in Visalia | 300 sq ft | $12,700 – $25,400 | +5% |
Building & additions in Visalia
The 2 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Visalia, from +3% (home addition) to +5% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Visalia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Visalia | 576 sq ft | $30,300 – $60,700 | +5% |
| Home addition cost in Visalia | 300 sq ft | $39,000 – $79,000 | +3% |
Doors & windows in Visalia
Across these 5 projects, Visalia averages +5% against national midpoints. Front door is highest at +5% and window replacement lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Visalia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Visalia | 1 door | $730 – $3,850 | +5% |
| Storm door cost in Visalia | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +5% |
| Front door cost in Visalia | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Window replacement cost in Visalia | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,700 | +4% |
| Patio door cost in Visalia | 1 door | $630 – $6,250 | +4% |
Fencing in Visalia
Across these 4 projects, Visalia averages +5% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at +6% and chain-link fence lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Visalia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Visalia | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | +5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Visalia | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,600 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Visalia | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,400 | +4% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Visalia | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +6% |
Roofing & exterior in Visalia
Across these 5 projects, Visalia averages +5% against national midpoints. Gutters is highest at +8% and attic insulation lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Visalia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Visalia | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $13,200 | +5% |
| Metal roof cost in Visalia | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $35,000 | +8% |
| Gutters cost in Visalia | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Visalia | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,700 | +6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Visalia | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,900 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Visalia
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Visalia, from +4% (bathroom remodel) to +14% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | Visalia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Visalia | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Shower pan cost in Visalia | 1 pan | $1,000 – $3,000 | +8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Visalia | 120 sq ft | $19,300 – $32,900 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Visalia | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,300 | +4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Visalia | 30 sq ft | $350 – $1,700 | +14% |
Landscaping & drainage in Visalia
The 5 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Visalia, from +2% (sprinkler system) to +9% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Visalia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Visalia | 60 linear ft | $650 – $2,300 | +9% |
| Retaining wall cost in Visalia | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,450 – $14,200 | +5% |
| Sod installation cost in Visalia | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,550 | +7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Visalia | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,050 – $10,200 | +2% |
| Inground pool cost in Visalia | 450 sq ft | $37,500 – $117,000 | +4% |
Flooring & interior in Visalia
Across these 3 projects, Visalia averages +8% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +13% and hardwood flooring lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Visalia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Visalia | 500 sq ft | $5,850 – $13,200 | +6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Visalia | 500 sq ft | $2,150 – $7,450 | +7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Visalia | 200 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,100 | +13% |
Visalia against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Visalia prices +5% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Fresno is the lowest at +7% (65 miles) and San Luis Obispo the highest at +12% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CAthis page | 99.8 | 105.2 | +5% | |
| Bakersfield, CA | 60 miles | 100.9 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Fresno, CA | 65 miles | 102.2 | 105.2 | +7% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 110 miles | 108.6 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Merced, CA | 125 miles | 98.3 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Oxnard, CA | 130 miles | 110.5 | 105.2 | +11% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 135 miles | 108.8 | 105.2 | +11% |