Home project costs in Colorado Springs, CO
Every project we cover, priced for the Colorado Springs metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Colorado Springs sits 68th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 100.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.1 (190th). The metro has about 316,060 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 2 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 34 below, and 2 are level with it. Attic insulation (+3%), sod installation (+2%) and paver patio (level) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−10%), metal roof (−8%) and gutters (−7%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Colorado Springs Muni Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 19°F, a July average high of 87°F and 16 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Colorado Springs
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.17 | $22.28 | $24.62 | $22.66 | 0.98 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.86 | $27.61 | $31.36 | $29.12 | 0.95 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.39 | $29.64 | $34.71 | $28.78 | 1.03 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.09 | $29.09 | $37.24 | $30.67 | 0.95 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.30 | $28.78 | $31.03 | $27.41 | 1.05 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.99 | $28.47 | $35.56 | $30.38 | 0.94 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $19.37 | $25.10 | $34.12 | $26.77 | 0.94 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.81 | $23.96 | $28.31 | $26.65 | 0.90 |
Concrete & paving in Colorado Springs
Across these 7 projects, Colorado Springs averages −1% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at level and asphalt driveway lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Colorado Springs range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Colorado Springs | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Colorado Springs | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Colorado Springs | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Colorado Springs | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
| Paver patio cost in Colorado Springs | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,500 | level |
| Concrete patio cost in Colorado Springs | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | −1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Colorado Springs | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | −1% |
Decks & outdoor in Colorado Springs
Across these 2 projects, Colorado Springs averages −4% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −4% and composite deck lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Colorado Springs range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Colorado Springs | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Colorado Springs | 300 sq ft | $11,500 – $23,100 | −4% |
Building & additions in Colorado Springs
The 2 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Colorado Springs, from −4% (home addition) to −4% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Colorado Springs range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Colorado Springs | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $55,900 | −4% |
| Home addition cost in Colorado Springs | 300 sq ft | $36,400 – $73,700 | −4% |
Doors & windows in Colorado Springs
Across these 5 projects, Colorado Springs averages −4% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −3% and storm door lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Colorado Springs range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Colorado Springs | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Colorado Springs | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Colorado Springs | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Colorado Springs | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Colorado Springs | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
Fencing in Colorado Springs
Across these 4 projects, Colorado Springs averages −4% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at −3% and aluminum fence lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Colorado Springs range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Colorado Springs | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Colorado Springs | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Colorado Springs | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,950 | −3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Colorado Springs | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Colorado Springs
Across these 5 projects, Colorado Springs averages −5% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +3% and metal roof lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Colorado Springs range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Colorado Springs | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof cost in Colorado Springs | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,100 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in Colorado Springs | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Colorado Springs | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,000 – $24,000 | −5% |
| Attic insulation cost in Colorado Springs | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
Kitchen & bath in Colorado Springs
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Colorado Springs, from −5% (kitchen backsplash) to −4% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Colorado Springs range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Colorado Springs | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Shower pan cost in Colorado Springs | 1 pan | $880 – $2,700 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Colorado Springs | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Colorado Springs | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Colorado Springs | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Colorado Springs
The 5 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Colorado Springs, from −3% (sprinkler system) to +2% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Colorado Springs range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Colorado Springs | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Colorado Springs | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,050 – $13,300 | −1% |
| Sod installation cost in Colorado Springs | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,350 | +2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Colorado Springs | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,700 | −3% |
| Inground pool cost in Colorado Springs | 450 sq ft | $35,600 – $111,000 | −1% |
Flooring & interior in Colorado Springs
Across these 3 projects, Colorado Springs averages −7% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −5% and laminate flooring lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Colorado Springs range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Colorado Springs | 500 sq ft | $5,150 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Colorado Springs | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Colorado Springs | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,550 | −5% |
Colorado Springs against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Colorado Springs comes out −3% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Cheyenne is the lowest at −4% (170 miles) and Denver the highest at +3% (45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | 100.7 | 96.1 | −3% | |
| Denver, CO | 45 miles | 105.8 | 101.0 | +3% |
| Pueblo, CO | 50 miles | 91.8 | 96.1 | −4% |
| Boulder, CO | 95 miles | 105.2 | 96.1 | −1% |
| Greeley, CO | 120 miles | 100.2 | 96.1 | −3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 135 miles | 101.1 | 96.1 | −2% |
| Cheyenne, WY | 170 miles | 96.5 | 95.4 | −4% |