Home project costs in Cape Coral, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area is 102.3 against 100 for the US, which puts Cape Coral 49th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 304,790 jobs here.
In Cape Coral, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−4%), sod installation (−5%) and laminate flooring (−6%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−13%), composite deck (−11%) and shower pan (−11%). 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 (Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, 9 miles away) shows a January average low of 54°F, a July average high of 92°F and 57 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are October through April; for exterior installation, they are October through April.
What local trades earn in Cape Coral
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.90 | $20.81 | $22.80 | $22.66 | 0.92 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.73 | $23.66 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.54 | $23.72 | $28.41 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.60 | $24.85 | $31.69 | $30.67 | 0.81 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.14 | $23.24 | $27.40 | $27.41 | 0.85 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.07 | $27.85 | $29.49 | $30.38 | 0.92 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $18.52 | $22.43 | $28.26 | $26.77 | 0.84 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.08 | $22.54 | $24.80 | $26.65 | 0.85 |
Concrete & paving in Cape Coral
The 7 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Cape Coral, from −10% (concrete driveway) to −7% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Cape Coral range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Cape Coral | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Cape Coral | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Cape Coral | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Cape Coral | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,350 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Cape Coral | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Cape Coral | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Cape Coral | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Cape Coral
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Cape Coral, from −11% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Cape Coral range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Cape Coral | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Cape Coral | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −11% |
Building & additions in Cape Coral
Across these 2 projects, Cape Coral averages −11% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −9% and home addition lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Cape Coral range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Cape Coral | 576 sq ft | $26,300 – $52,800 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Cape Coral | 300 sq ft | $33,200 – $67,400 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Cape Coral
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Cape Coral, from −10% (patio door) to −7% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Cape Coral range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Cape Coral | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Cape Coral | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Cape Coral | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Cape Coral | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Cape Coral | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Fencing in Cape Coral
The 4 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Cape Coral, from −9% (chain-link fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Cape Coral range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Cape Coral | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Cape Coral | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Cape Coral | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Cape Coral | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Cape Coral
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Cape Coral, from −10% (roof replacement) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Cape Coral range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Cape Coral | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Cape Coral | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Cape Coral | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Cape Coral | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Cape Coral | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Cape Coral
Across these 5 projects, Cape Coral averages −9% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and shower pan lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Cape Coral range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Cape Coral | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Cape Coral | 1 pan | $790 – $2,550 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Cape Coral | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Cape Coral | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Cape Coral | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Cape Coral
Across these 5 projects, Cape Coral averages −8% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −5% and retaining wall lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Cape Coral range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Cape Coral | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Cape Coral | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,300 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Cape Coral | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Cape Coral | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,050 | −9% |
| Inground pool cost in Cape Coral | 450 sq ft | $32,700 – $102,000 | −9% |
Flooring & interior in Cape Coral
The 3 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Cape Coral, from −8% (tile flooring) to −6% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Cape Coral range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Cape Coral | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Cape Coral | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Tile flooring cost in Cape Coral | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,300 | −8% |
Cape Coral against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Cape Coral prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Lakeland is the lowest at −10% (100 miles) and Miami the highest at −3% (100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FLthis page | 102.3 | 96.2 | −8% | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 25 miles | 100.5 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Naples, FL | 45 miles | 103.2 | 96.2 | −6% |
| North Port, FL | 60 miles | 102.4 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Lakeland, FL | 100 miles | 97.1 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Miami, FL | 100 miles | 114.2 | 103.6 | −3% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 105 miles | 100.2 | 96.2 | −9% |