Home project costs in Miami, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area is 114.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Miami 2nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 103.6. BLS counts roughly 2,819,940 jobs here.
In Miami, 4 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 33 below, and 1 is level with it. The biggest premiums are attic insulation (+2%), vinyl fence (+1%) and kitchen remodel (+1%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−7%), concrete driveway (−6%) and patio door (−6%). 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 (Miami Beach, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 61°F, a July average high of 88°F and 57 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, every month is workable; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Miami
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.33 | $21.88 | $23.61 | $22.66 | 0.97 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.65 | $24.79 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.85 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.93 | $24.91 | $28.92 | $28.78 | 0.87 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.86 | $27.77 | $30.75 | $30.67 | 0.91 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.04 | $23.49 | $27.86 | $27.41 | 0.86 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.59 | $28.19 | $30.40 | $30.38 | 0.93 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $18.80 | $23.22 | $30.47 | $26.77 | 0.87 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.29 | $23.09 | $25.06 | $26.65 | 0.87 |
Concrete & paving in Miami
Across these 7 projects, Miami averages −3% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −1% and concrete driveway lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Miami range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Miami | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $5,150 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Miami | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Miami | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,250 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Miami | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
| Paver patio cost in Miami | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,400 | −1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Miami | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $3,850 | −3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Miami | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | −3% |
Decks & outdoor in Miami
Across these 2 projects, Miami averages −5% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −3% and composite deck lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Miami range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Miami | 300 sq ft | $7,300 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Composite deck cost in Miami | 300 sq ft | $11,300 – $22,700 | −6% |
Building & additions in Miami
The 2 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Miami, from −7% (home addition) to −4% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Miami range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Miami | 576 sq ft | $27,800 – $55,900 | −4% |
| Home addition cost in Miami | 300 sq ft | $35,100 – $71,300 | −7% |
Doors & windows in Miami
Across these 5 projects, Miami averages −3% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at level and patio door lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Miami range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Miami | 1 door | $680 – $3,700 | level |
| Storm door cost in Miami | 1 door | $330 – $930 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Miami | 1 door | $470 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Window replacement cost in Miami | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Patio door cost in Miami | 1 door | $580 – $5,600 | −6% |
Fencing in Miami
Across these 4 projects, Miami averages −1% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at +1% and chain-link fence lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Miami range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Miami | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,500 | −2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Miami | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,200 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Miami | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $5,900 | −3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Miami | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,300 | −1% |
Roofing & exterior in Miami
Across these 5 projects, Miami averages −3% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +2% and metal roof lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Miami range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Miami | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,900 | −6% |
| Metal roof cost in Miami | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $31,100 | −6% |
| Gutters cost in Miami | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Miami | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Miami | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Miami
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Miami, from −4% (bathroom remodel) to +1% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Miami range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Miami | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $13,400 | −3% |
| Shower pan cost in Miami | 1 pan | $850 – $2,750 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Miami | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Miami | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Miami | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Miami
The 5 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Miami, from −3% (inground pool) to +1% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Miami range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Miami | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Miami | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,800 – $13,400 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Miami | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,350 | +1% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Miami | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,750 | −2% |
| Inground pool cost in Miami | 450 sq ft | $35,200 – $110,000 | −3% |
Flooring & interior in Miami
Across these 3 projects, Miami averages −2% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −2% and tile flooring lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Miami range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Miami | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,300 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Miami | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $6,900 | −2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Miami | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,900 | −3% |
Miami against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Miami prices −3% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Port St. Lucie is the lowest at −9% (80 miles) and Naples the highest at −6% (55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FLthis page | 114.2 | 103.6 | −3% | |
| Naples, FL | 55 miles | 103.2 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 80 miles | 100.2 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 100 miles | 102.3 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 110 miles | 100.5 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Sebastian, FL | 110 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −8% |
| North Port, FL | 145 miles | 102.4 | 96.2 | −7% |