Home project costs in Grand Junction, CO
Every project we cover, priced for the Grand Junction metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Grand Junction area is 95.5 against 100 for the US, which puts Grand Junction 142nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.1. BLS counts roughly 67,170 jobs here.
In Grand Junction, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 37 below, and 1 is level with it. The highest against the national midpoint are kitchen backsplash (level), tile flooring (−1%) and patio door (−1%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−8%), metal roof (−8%) and gutters (−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 (Grand Junction Walker Fld, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 17°F, a July average high of 95°F and 9 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through June and September; for exterior installation, they are February through June and September through November.
What local trades earn in Grand Junction
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.55 | $21.51 | $24.79 | $22.66 | 0.95 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.51 | $28.96 | $32.86 | $29.12 | 0.99 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.56 | $27.74 | $30.03 | $28.78 | 0.96 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.65 | $29.53 | $35.99 | $30.67 | 0.96 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.17 | $26.74 | $28.43 | $27.41 | 0.98 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.86 | $27.19 | $34.56 | $30.38 | 0.89 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.46 | $28.21 | $32.60 | $26.77 | 1.05 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.16 | $24.10 | $25.49 | $26.65 | 0.90 |
Concrete & paving in Grand Junction
The 7 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Grand Junction, from −4% (gravel driveway) to −2% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Grand Junction range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Grand Junction | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $5,000 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Grand Junction | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Grand Junction | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Grand Junction | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,800 | −4% |
| Paver patio cost in Grand Junction | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Grand Junction | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Grand Junction | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,650 | −4% |
Decks & outdoor in Grand Junction
The 2 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Grand Junction, from −3% (wood deck) to −2% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Grand Junction range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Grand Junction | 300 sq ft | $7,350 – $14,700 | −3% |
| Composite deck cost in Grand Junction | 300 sq ft | $11,800 – $23,600 | −2% |
Building & additions in Grand Junction
Across these 2 projects, Grand Junction averages −4% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −4% and home addition lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Grand Junction range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Grand Junction | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $55,900 | −4% |
| Home addition cost in Grand Junction | 300 sq ft | $36,500 – $74,000 | −4% |
Doors & windows in Grand Junction
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Grand Junction, from −4% (garage door) to −1% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Grand Junction range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Grand Junction | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Grand Junction | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Grand Junction | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Grand Junction | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Patio door cost in Grand Junction | 1 door | $590 – $5,950 | −1% |
Fencing in Grand Junction
The 4 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Grand Junction, from −5% (aluminum fence) to −3% (wood fence).
| Project | Size | Grand Junction range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Grand Junction | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,400 | −3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Grand Junction | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Grand Junction | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,950 | −4% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Grand Junction | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Grand Junction
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Grand Junction, from −8% (metal roof) to −2% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Grand Junction range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Grand Junction | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof cost in Grand Junction | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in Grand Junction | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Grand Junction | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Grand Junction | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
Kitchen & bath in Grand Junction
Across these 5 projects, Grand Junction averages −2% against national midpoints. Kitchen backsplash is highest at level and kitchen remodel lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Grand Junction range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Grand Junction | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Shower pan cost in Grand Junction | 1 pan | $930 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Grand Junction | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Grand Junction | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Grand Junction | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Landscaping & drainage in Grand Junction
Across these 5 projects, Grand Junction averages −3% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at −2% and sprinkler system lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Grand Junction range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Grand Junction | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Grand Junction | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,100 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Grand Junction | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Grand Junction | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,600 | −4% |
| Inground pool cost in Grand Junction | 450 sq ft | $35,000 – $109,000 | −3% |
Flooring & interior in Grand Junction
The 3 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Grand Junction, from −8% (laminate flooring) to −1% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Grand Junction range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Grand Junction | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Grand Junction | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,450 | −8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Grand Junction | 200 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,850 | −1% |
Grand Junction against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Grand Junction prices −3% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Provo is the lowest at −5% (215 miles) and Denver the highest at +3% (195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, COthis page | 95.5 | 96.1 | −3% | |
| Boulder, CO | 180 miles | 105.2 | 96.1 | −1% |
| Denver, CO | 195 miles | 105.8 | 101.0 | +3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 195 miles | 101.1 | 96.1 | −2% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 205 miles | 100.7 | 96.1 | −3% |
| Provo, UT | 215 miles | 98.2 | 96.4 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO | 225 miles | 91.8 | 96.1 | −4% |