Home project costs in Waterbury, CT
Every project we cover, priced for the Waterbury-Shelton metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Waterbury sits 85th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 99.8 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 97.3 (80th). The metro has about 160,710 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 29 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 5 below, and 4 are level with it. Asphalt driveway (+12%), gravel driveway (+11%) and sprinkler system (+10%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−6%), hardwood flooring (−3%) and front door (−1%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Meriden Markham Muni Ap, 11 miles away) shows a January average low of 19°F, a July average high of 84°F and 45 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 Waterbury
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.50 | $27.27 | $34.43 | $22.66 | 1.20 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $25.24 | $29.93 | $37.00 | $29.12 | 1.03 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $31.25 | $37.66 | $48.43 | $28.78 | 1.31 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.43 | $36.96 | $48.95 | $30.67 | 1.21 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.29 | $28.66 | $30.98 | $27.41 | 1.05 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.71 | $36.47 | $45.44 | $30.38 | 1.20 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Waterbury
Across these 7 projects, Waterbury averages +7% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +12% and concrete slab lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Waterbury range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Waterbury | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,350 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Waterbury | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,900 | +7% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Waterbury | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | +12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Waterbury | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
| Paver patio cost in Waterbury | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,950 | +9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Waterbury | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Waterbury | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | +4% |
Decks & outdoor in Waterbury
Across these 2 projects, Waterbury averages +2% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +3% and wood deck lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Waterbury range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Waterbury | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,300 | +1% |
| Composite deck cost in Waterbury | 300 sq ft | $12,400 – $24,800 | +3% |
Building & additions in Waterbury
The 2 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Waterbury, from +3% (detached garage) to +4% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Waterbury range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Waterbury | 576 sq ft | $29,900 – $60,000 | +3% |
| Home addition cost in Waterbury | 300 sq ft | $39,600 – $80,100 | +4% |
Doors & windows in Waterbury
Across these 5 projects, Waterbury averages level against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +1% and front door lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Waterbury range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Waterbury | 1 door | $710 – $3,700 | level |
| Storm door cost in Waterbury | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Waterbury | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −1% |
| Window replacement cost in Waterbury | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,000 | level |
| Patio door cost in Waterbury | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | +1% |
Fencing in Waterbury
Across these 4 projects, Waterbury averages +3% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +7% and vinyl fence lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Waterbury range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Waterbury | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | +3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Waterbury | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,250 | level |
| Chain-link fence cost in Waterbury | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,650 | +7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Waterbury | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,600 | +2% |
Roofing & exterior in Waterbury
Across these 5 projects, Waterbury averages +3% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +7% and attic insulation lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Waterbury range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Waterbury | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,650 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Metal roof cost in Waterbury | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $33,800 | +5% |
| Gutters cost in Waterbury | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Waterbury | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,900 | +3% |
| Attic insulation cost in Waterbury | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,950 | −1% |
Kitchen & bath in Waterbury
The 5 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Waterbury, from level (kitchen remodel) to +9% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Waterbury range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Waterbury | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,300 | +2% |
| Shower pan cost in Waterbury | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Waterbury | 120 sq ft | $18,500 – $31,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Waterbury | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,600 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Waterbury | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Waterbury
The 5 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Waterbury, from +6% (sod installation) to +10% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Waterbury range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Waterbury | 60 linear ft | $650 – $2,300 | +9% |
| Retaining wall cost in Waterbury | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,700 – $14,100 | +6% |
| Sod installation cost in Waterbury | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,500 | +6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Waterbury | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,400 – $11,000 | +10% |
| Inground pool cost in Waterbury | 450 sq ft | $39,700 – $124,000 | +10% |
Flooring & interior in Waterbury
Across these 3 projects, Waterbury averages −2% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +4% and laminate flooring lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Waterbury range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Waterbury | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,200 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Waterbury | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −6% |
| Tile flooring cost in Waterbury | 200 sq ft | $2,700 – $10,200 | +4% |
Waterbury against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Waterbury comes out +4% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Norwich is the lowest at +3% (50 miles) and Springfield the highest at +11% (50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CTthis page | 99.8 | 97.3 | +4% | |
| New Haven, CT | 20 miles | 104.6 | 97.3 | +6% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 25 miles | 106.9 | 97.3 | +7% |
| Hartford, CT | 30 miles | 102.7 | 97.3 | +5% |
| Springfield, MA | 50 miles | 96.1 | 97.0 | +11% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 50 miles | 109.4 | 110.3 | +11% |
| Norwich, CT | 50 miles | 100.4 | 97.3 | +3% |