Home project costs in Fort Collins, CO
Every project we cover, priced for the Fort Collins-Loveland metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Fort Collins sits 57th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 101.1 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.1 (192nd). The metro has about 169,430 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 5 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 28 below, and 5 are level with it. Sod installation (+3%), paver patio (+2%) and French drain (+2%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−9%), metal roof (−8%) and roof replacement (−8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Ft Collins, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 18°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, they are January through November.
What local trades earn in Fort Collins
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $20.83 | $22.86 | $27.15 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.36 | $28.04 | $30.74 | $29.12 | 0.96 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.33 | $31.08 | $35.64 | $28.78 | 1.08 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.26 | $29.14 | $36.75 | $30.67 | 0.95 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.15 | $28.31 | $30.36 | $27.41 | 1.03 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.52 | $29.52 | $36.33 | $30.38 | 0.97 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.32 | $23.37 | $28.83 | $26.65 | 0.88 |
Concrete & paving in Fort Collins
Across these 7 projects, Fort Collins averages level against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +2% and concrete slab lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Fort Collins range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Fort Collins | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Fort Collins | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,250 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Fort Collins | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Fort Collins | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Paver patio cost in Fort Collins | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,550 | +2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Fort Collins | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Stamped concrete cost in Fort Collins | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | level |
Decks & outdoor in Fort Collins
Across these 2 projects, Fort Collins averages −3% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −3% and wood deck lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Fort Collins range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Fort Collins | 300 sq ft | $7,300 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Composite deck cost in Fort Collins | 300 sq ft | $11,700 – $23,400 | −3% |
Building & additions in Fort Collins
The 2 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Fort Collins, from −3% (home addition) to −3% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Fort Collins range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Fort Collins | 576 sq ft | $28,000 – $56,200 | −3% |
| Home addition cost in Fort Collins | 300 sq ft | $36,700 – $74,500 | −3% |
Doors & windows in Fort Collins
Across these 5 projects, Fort Collins averages −3% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −2% and front door lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Fort Collins range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Fort Collins | 1 door | $680 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Fort Collins | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Fort Collins | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Fort Collins | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Patio door cost in Fort Collins | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
Fencing in Fort Collins
Across these 4 projects, Fort Collins averages −3% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at −2% and aluminum fence lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Fort Collins range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Fort Collins | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,400 | −3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Fort Collins | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,850 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Fort Collins | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,050 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Fort Collins | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Fort Collins
Across these 5 projects, Fort Collins averages −6% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −2% and metal roof lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Fort Collins range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Fort Collins | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Fort Collins | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in Fort Collins | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Fort Collins | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,100 – $24,300 | −4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Fort Collins | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,900 | −2% |
Kitchen & bath in Fort Collins
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Fort Collins, from −3% (kitchen remodel) to −1% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | Fort Collins range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Fort Collins | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,500 | −3% |
| Shower pan cost in Fort Collins | 1 pan | $920 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Fort Collins | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Fort Collins | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Fort Collins | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Fort Collins
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Fort Collins, from −2% (sprinkler system) to +3% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Fort Collins range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Fort Collins | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,150 | +2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Fort Collins | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,200 – $13,500 | +1% |
| Sod installation cost in Fort Collins | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,400 | +3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Fort Collins | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,800 | −2% |
| Inground pool cost in Fort Collins | 450 sq ft | $36,200 – $113,000 | level |
Flooring & interior in Fort Collins
Across these 3 projects, Fort Collins averages −5% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −1% and laminate flooring lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Fort Collins range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Fort Collins | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Fort Collins | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Fort Collins | 200 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,800 | −1% |
Fort Collins against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Fort Collins comes out −2% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Cheyenne is the lowest at −4% (60 miles) and Denver the highest at +3% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, COthis page | 101.1 | 96.1 | −2% | |
| Boulder, CO | 40 miles | 105.2 | 96.1 | −1% |
| Greeley, CO | 60 miles | 100.2 | 96.1 | −3% |
| Cheyenne, WY | 60 miles | 96.5 | 95.4 | −4% |
| Denver, CO | 90 miles | 105.8 | 101.0 | +3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 135 miles | 100.7 | 96.1 | −3% |
| Pueblo, CO | 180 miles | 91.8 | 96.1 | −4% |