Home project costs in Lakeland, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Lakeland sits 114th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 97.1 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (160th). The metro has about 265,280 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Attic insulation (−5%), kitchen remodel (−7%) and sod installation (−7%) sit highest, and home addition (−15%), composite deck (−15%) and concrete driveway (−13%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Winter Haven Gilbert Ap, 12 miles away) shows a January average low of 52°F, a July average high of 93°F and 46 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 Lakeland
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.96 | $18.97 | $22.13 | $22.66 | 0.84 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.69 | $22.10 | $25.50 | $29.12 | 0.76 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $20.80 | $23.03 | $26.75 | $28.78 | 0.80 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.49 | $24.62 | $29.13 | $30.67 | 0.80 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $19.73 | $22.81 | $27.10 | $27.41 | 0.83 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.37 | $26.40 | $30.10 | $30.38 | 0.87 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $16.76 | $21.69 | $24.29 | $26.77 | 0.81 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.57 | $22.47 | $25.84 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Lakeland
The 7 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Lakeland, from −13% (concrete driveway) to −9% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Lakeland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Lakeland | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Lakeland | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Lakeland | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,650 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Lakeland | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,100 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Lakeland | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Lakeland | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Lakeland | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
Decks & outdoor in Lakeland
The 2 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Lakeland, from −15% (composite deck) to −12% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Lakeland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Lakeland | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Composite deck cost in Lakeland | 300 sq ft | $10,200 – $20,500 | −15% |
Building & additions in Lakeland
Across these 2 projects, Lakeland averages −13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −12% and home addition lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Lakeland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Lakeland | 576 sq ft | $25,600 – $51,400 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Lakeland | 300 sq ft | $32,300 – $65,500 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Lakeland
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Lakeland, from −12% (patio door) to −8% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Lakeland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Lakeland | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Lakeland | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Lakeland | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement cost in Lakeland | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Lakeland | 1 door | $540 – $5,300 | −12% |
Fencing in Lakeland
The 4 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Lakeland, from −13% (chain-link fence) to −7% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Lakeland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Lakeland | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Lakeland | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,450 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Lakeland | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Lakeland | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Lakeland
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Lakeland, from −13% (vinyl siding) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Lakeland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Lakeland | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Lakeland | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Lakeland | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Lakeland | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Lakeland | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Lakeland
Across these 5 projects, Lakeland averages −11% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Lakeland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Lakeland | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Lakeland | 1 pan | $780 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Lakeland | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Lakeland | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Lakeland | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Lakeland
Across these 5 projects, Lakeland averages −10% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −7% and sprinkler system lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Lakeland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Lakeland | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall cost in Lakeland | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,150 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Lakeland | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Lakeland | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,550 – $8,850 | −11% |
| Inground pool cost in Lakeland | 450 sq ft | $32,000 – $100,000 | −11% |
Flooring & interior in Lakeland
The 3 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Lakeland, from −10% (tile flooring) to −7% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Lakeland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Lakeland | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Lakeland | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Lakeland | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,200 | −10% |
Lakeland against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Lakeland comes out −10% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Orlando is the lowest at −9% (40 miles) and North Port the highest at −7% (60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FLthis page | 97.1 | 96.2 | −10% | |
| Orlando, FL | 40 miles | 101.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Tampa, FL | 50 miles | 100.9 | 95.5 | −8% |
| North Port, FL | 60 miles | 102.4 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 65 miles | 100.0 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Sebastian, FL | 70 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 75 miles | 100.5 | 96.2 | −8% |