Home project costs in New Haven, CT
Every project we cover, priced for the New Haven metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
New Haven sits 32nd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 104.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 97.3 (79th). The metro has about 281,410 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 35 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 2 below, and 1 is level with it. Gravel driveway (+14%), asphalt driveway (+13%) and paver patio (+13%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−5%), hardwood flooring (−1%) and attic insulation (level) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (New Haven Tweed Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 23°F, a July average high of 82°F and 42 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in New Haven
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.36 | $29.02 | $35.51 | $22.66 | 1.28 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $28.64 | $31.61 | $40.18 | $29.12 | 1.09 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $32.92 | $38.38 | $50.03 | $28.78 | 1.33 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.08 | $37.32 | $45.15 | $30.67 | 1.22 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $26.08 | $30.13 | $43.61 | $27.41 | 1.10 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.77 | $37.22 | $47.28 | $30.38 | 1.23 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.67 | $30.17 | $30.75 | $26.77 | 1.13 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $25.35 | $29.23 | $38.53 | $26.65 | 1.10 |
Concrete & paving in New Haven
The 7 jobs here average +11% versus the US in New Haven, from +6% (concrete slab) to +14% (gravel driveway).
| Project | Size | New Haven range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in New Haven | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,500 | +6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in New Haven | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,300 | +11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in New Haven | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,500 | +13% |
| Gravel driveway cost in New Haven | 1,000 sq ft | $2,850 – $11,600 | +14% |
| Paver patio cost in New Haven | 300 sq ft | $3,400 – $6,200 | +13% |
| Concrete patio cost in New Haven | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,400 | +8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in New Haven | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,600 | +7% |
Decks & outdoor in New Haven
The 2 jobs here average +5% versus the US in New Haven, from +4% (wood deck) to +6% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | New Haven range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in New Haven | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,800 | +4% |
| Composite deck cost in New Haven | 300 sq ft | $12,800 – $25,700 | +6% |
Building & additions in New Haven
Across these 2 projects, New Haven averages +6% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +7% and detached garage lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | New Haven range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in New Haven | 576 sq ft | $30,600 – $61,400 | +6% |
| Home addition cost in New Haven | 300 sq ft | $40,500 – $82,000 | +7% |
Doors & windows in New Haven
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in New Haven, from +1% (front door) to +3% (patio door).
| Project | Size | New Haven range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in New Haven | 1 door | $730 – $3,800 | +2% |
| Storm door cost in New Haven | 1 door | $360 – $970 | +3% |
| Front door cost in New Haven | 1 door | $520 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Window replacement cost in New Haven | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Patio door cost in New Haven | 1 door | $610 – $6,200 | +3% |
Fencing in New Haven
The 4 jobs here average +6% versus the US in New Haven, from +2% (vinyl fence) to +11% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | New Haven range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in New Haven | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | +5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in New Haven | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,400 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in New Haven | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,950 | +11% |
| Aluminum fence cost in New Haven | 150 linear ft | $4,000 – $11,800 | +4% |
Roofing & exterior in New Haven
The 5 jobs here average +5% versus the US in New Haven, from level (attic insulation) to +7% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | New Haven range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in New Haven | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Metal roof cost in New Haven | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $34,000 | +6% |
| Gutters cost in New Haven | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in New Haven | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,700 | +6% |
| Attic insulation cost in New Haven | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Kitchen & bath in New Haven
Across these 5 projects, New Haven averages +5% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +10% and kitchen remodel lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | New Haven range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in New Haven | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $14,800 | +5% |
| Shower pan cost in New Haven | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,050 | +10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in New Haven | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in New Haven | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,900 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in New Haven | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in New Haven
Across these 5 projects, New Haven averages +11% against national midpoints. Inground pool is highest at +13% and sod installation lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | New Haven range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in New Haven | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +11% |
| Retaining wall cost in New Haven | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,000 – $14,500 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in New Haven | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,600 | +9% |
| Sprinkler system cost in New Haven | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,500 – $11,300 | +13% |
| Inground pool cost in New Haven | 450 sq ft | $40,800 – $127,000 | +13% |
Flooring & interior in New Haven
The 3 jobs here average −1% versus the US in New Haven, from −5% (laminate flooring) to +4% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | New Haven range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in New Haven | 500 sq ft | $5,450 – $12,400 | −1% |
| Laminate flooring cost in New Haven | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in New Haven | 200 sq ft | $2,700 – $10,300 | +4% |
New Haven against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, New Haven comes out +6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Norwich is the lowest at +3% (40 miles) and New York the highest at +18% (65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CTthis page | 104.6 | 97.3 | +6% | |
| Waterbury, CT | 20 miles | 99.8 | 97.3 | +4% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 30 miles | 106.9 | 97.3 | +7% |
| Hartford, CT | 30 miles | 102.7 | 97.3 | +5% |
| Norwich, CT | 40 miles | 100.4 | 97.3 | +3% |
| Springfield, MA | 60 miles | 96.1 | 97.0 | +11% |
| New York, NY | 65 miles | 112.6 | 110.3 | +18% |