Home project costs in Ocala, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Ocala metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Ocala sits 145th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 95.2 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (169th). The metro has about 120,980 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%), laminate flooring (−7%) and sod installation (−7%) sit highest, and home addition (−16%), composite deck (−15%) and concrete driveway (−14%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Ocala, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 46°F, a July average high of 92°F and 52 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are October through May; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in Ocala
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.84 | $18.29 | $21.63 | $22.66 | 0.81 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.00 | $22.41 | $26.57 | $29.12 | 0.77 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.50 | $22.35 | $24.33 | $28.78 | 0.78 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.81 | $24.00 | $29.02 | $30.67 | 0.78 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.48 | $22.60 | $24.74 | $27.41 | 0.82 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.01 | $22.93 | $27.45 | $30.38 | 0.75 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $15.43 | $21.69 | $28.55 | $26.77 | 0.81 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.98 | $21.70 | $27.32 | $26.65 | 0.81 |
Concrete & paving in Ocala
The 7 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Ocala, from −14% (concrete driveway) to −9% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Ocala range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Ocala | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Ocala | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,850 | −14% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Ocala | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Ocala | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Paver patio cost in Ocala | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Ocala | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Ocala | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Ocala
The 2 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Ocala, from −15% (composite deck) to −12% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Ocala range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Ocala | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Composite deck cost in Ocala | 300 sq ft | $10,300 – $20,600 | −15% |
Building & additions in Ocala
Across these 2 projects, Ocala averages −14% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −12% and home addition lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Ocala range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Ocala | 576 sq ft | $25,400 – $50,900 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Ocala | 300 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,700 | −16% |
Doors & windows in Ocala
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Ocala, from −13% (patio door) to −8% (front door).
| Project | Size | Ocala range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Ocala | 1 door | $620 – $3,400 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Ocala | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Ocala | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Ocala | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Ocala | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
Fencing in Ocala
The 4 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Ocala, from −14% (chain-link fence) to −8% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Ocala range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Ocala | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Ocala | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Ocala | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,250 | −14% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Ocala | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Ocala
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Ocala, from −13% (roof replacement) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Ocala range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Ocala | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Ocala | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,900 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Ocala | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Ocala | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Ocala | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Ocala
Across these 5 projects, Ocala averages −11% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and shower pan lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Ocala range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Ocala | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,000 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Ocala | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Ocala | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Ocala | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,300 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Ocala | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Ocala
Across these 5 projects, Ocala averages −11% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −7% and sprinkler system lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Ocala range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Ocala | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Ocala | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Ocala | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Ocala | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,500 – $8,750 | −13% |
| Inground pool cost in Ocala | 450 sq ft | $31,700 – $99,300 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Ocala
The 3 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Ocala, from −10% (tile flooring) to −7% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Ocala range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Ocala | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Ocala | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Ocala | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Ocala against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Ocala comes out −11% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Lakeland is the lowest at −10% (90 miles) and Jacksonville the highest at −8% (75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FLthis page | 95.2 | 96.2 | −11% | |
| Gainesville, FL | 40 miles | 96.7 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Deltona, FL | 50 miles | 99.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Orlando, FL | 65 miles | 101.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 75 miles | 99.5 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Tampa, FL | 80 miles | 100.9 | 95.5 | −8% |
| Lakeland, FL | 90 miles | 97.1 | 96.2 | −10% |