Home project costs in Denver, CO
Every project we cover, priced for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Denver sits 24th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 105.8 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 101.0 (48th). The metro has about 1,609,350 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 37 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 1 below. Sod installation (+8%), paver patio (+8%) and retaining wall (+7%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−4%), hardwood flooring (+1%) and metal roof (+1%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Denver-Stapleton, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 18°F, a July average high of 90°F and 15 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through June and August through September; for exterior installation, they are August through June.
What local trades earn in Denver
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.48 | $23.44 | $27.44 | $22.66 | 1.03 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $27.70 | $31.21 | $36.14 | $29.12 | 1.07 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.32 | $30.81 | $36.58 | $28.78 | 1.07 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.81 | $30.72 | $39.11 | $30.67 | 1.00 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.35 | $29.87 | $33.74 | $27.41 | 1.09 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.52 | $30.36 | $38.28 | $30.38 | 1.00 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.52 | $26.84 | $29.79 | $26.65 | 1.01 |
Concrete & paving in Denver
The 7 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Denver, from +3% (gravel driveway) to +8% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Denver range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Denver | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,400 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Denver | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,700 | +5% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Denver | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | +4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Denver | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,500 | +3% |
| Paver patio cost in Denver | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,850 | +8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Denver | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Denver | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | +4% |
Decks & outdoor in Denver
The 2 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Denver, from +3% (wood deck) to +4% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Denver range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Denver | 300 sq ft | $7,800 – $15,700 | +3% |
| Composite deck cost in Denver | 300 sq ft | $12,600 – $25,200 | +4% |
Building & additions in Denver
Across these 2 projects, Denver averages +4% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +4% and detached garage lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Denver range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Denver | 576 sq ft | $29,900 – $59,900 | +3% |
| Home addition cost in Denver | 300 sq ft | $39,500 – $80,100 | +4% |
Doors & windows in Denver
The 5 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Denver, from +3% (garage door) to +5% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Denver range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Denver | 1 door | $720 – $3,800 | +3% |
| Storm door cost in Denver | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Front door cost in Denver | 1 door | $520 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Window replacement cost in Denver | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,500 | +3% |
| Patio door cost in Denver | 1 door | $620 – $6,300 | +5% |
Fencing in Denver
The 4 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Denver, from +2% (vinyl fence) to +3% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Denver range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Denver | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,850 | +3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Denver | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,350 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Denver | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,400 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Denver | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,600 | +2% |
Roofing & exterior in Denver
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Denver, from +1% (metal roof) to +3% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Denver range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Denver | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,150 – $12,700 | +1% |
| Metal roof cost in Denver | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $32,800 | +1% |
| Gutters cost in Denver | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Denver | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,650 – $26,000 | +3% |
| Attic insulation cost in Denver | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Denver
Across these 5 projects, Denver averages +3% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at +4% and kitchen remodel lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Denver range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Denver | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Shower pan cost in Denver | 1 pan | $950 – $2,850 | +2% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Denver | 120 sq ft | $18,900 – $32,100 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Denver | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Denver | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +2% |
Landscaping & drainage in Denver
Across these 5 projects, Denver averages +5% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at +8% and sprinkler system lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Denver range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Denver | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Denver | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,600 – $14,200 | +7% |
| Sod installation cost in Denver | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,550 | +8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Denver | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,100 – $10,200 | +2% |
| Inground pool cost in Denver | 450 sq ft | $37,700 – $118,000 | +4% |
Flooring & interior in Denver
The 3 jobs here average level versus the US in Denver, from −4% (laminate flooring) to +2% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Denver range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Denver | 500 sq ft | $5,550 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Denver | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,750 | −4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Denver | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | +2% |
Denver against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Denver comes out +3% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Cheyenne is the lowest at −4% (130 miles) and Boulder the highest at −1% (55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | 105.8 | 101.0 | +3% | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 45 miles | 100.7 | 96.1 | −3% |
| Boulder, CO | 55 miles | 105.2 | 96.1 | −1% |
| Greeley, CO | 80 miles | 100.2 | 96.1 | −3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 90 miles | 101.1 | 96.1 | −2% |
| Pueblo, CO | 90 miles | 91.8 | 96.1 | −4% |
| Cheyenne, WY | 130 miles | 96.5 | 95.4 | −4% |