Home project costs in Orlando, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area is 101.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Orlando 55th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 1,411,730 jobs here.
In Orlando, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−5%), laminate flooring (−5%) and sod installation (−6%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−13%), composite deck (−12%) and concrete driveway (−12%). 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 (Orlando Intl Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 50°F, a July average high of 92°F and 51 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 Orlando
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.62 | $19.66 | $22.55 | $22.66 | 0.87 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.13 | $23.92 | $28.25 | $29.12 | 0.82 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.61 | $24.53 | $27.47 | $28.78 | 0.85 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.85 | $26.62 | $29.69 | $30.67 | 0.87 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.09 | $22.98 | $27.33 | $27.41 | 0.84 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.75 | $24.43 | $28.78 | $30.38 | 0.80 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $18.05 | $22.82 | $28.38 | $26.77 | 0.85 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.54 | $22.74 | $28.59 | $26.65 | 0.85 |
Concrete & paving in Orlando
Across these 7 projects, Orlando averages −9% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −7% and concrete driveway lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Orlando range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Orlando | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Orlando | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Orlando | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Orlando | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,300 | −9% |
| Paver patio cost in Orlando | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,950 | −10% |
| Concrete patio cost in Orlando | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Orlando | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,200 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Orlando
Across these 2 projects, Orlando averages −11% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −9% and composite deck lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Orlando range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Orlando | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Orlando | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −12% |
Building & additions in Orlando
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Orlando, from −13% (home addition) to −10% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Orlando range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Orlando | 576 sq ft | $26,000 – $52,300 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Orlando | 300 sq ft | $33,200 – $67,400 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Orlando
Across these 5 projects, Orlando averages −8% against national midpoints. Front door is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Orlando range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Orlando | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Orlando | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Orlando | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Orlando | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Orlando | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Fencing in Orlando
Across these 4 projects, Orlando averages −8% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −6% and chain-link fence lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Orlando range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Orlando | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Orlando | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Orlando | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −10% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Orlando | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
Roofing & exterior in Orlando
Across these 5 projects, Orlando averages −9% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −5% and metal roof lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Orlando range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Orlando | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Orlando | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,800 – $29,400 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Orlando | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Orlando | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,600 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Orlando | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Orlando
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Orlando, from −10% (kitchen cabinets) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Orlando range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Orlando | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Orlando | 1 pan | $820 – $2,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Orlando | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Orlando | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Orlando | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Orlando
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Orlando, from −9% (inground pool) to −6% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Orlando range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Orlando | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Orlando | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Orlando | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Orlando | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,100 | −9% |
| Inground pool cost in Orlando | 450 sq ft | $32,700 – $102,000 | −9% |
Flooring & interior in Orlando
Across these 3 projects, Orlando averages −7% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −5% and tile flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Orlando range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Orlando | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Orlando | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Orlando | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,300 | −8% |
Orlando against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Orlando prices −9% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Ocala is the lowest at −11% (65 miles) and Tampa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando, FLthis page | 101.4 | 96.2 | −9% | |
| Lakeland, FL | 40 miles | 97.1 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 40 miles | 100.0 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Deltona, FL | 50 miles | 99.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Ocala, FL | 65 miles | 95.2 | 96.2 | −11% |
| Sebastian, FL | 70 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Tampa, FL | 75 miles | 100.9 | 95.5 | −8% |