Home project costs in Palm Bay, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area is 100.0 against 100 for the US, which puts Palm Bay 82nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 245,170 jobs here.
In Palm Bay, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−4%), paver patio (−5%) and sod installation (−5%); the biggest discounts are patio door (−12%), home addition (−12%) and composite deck (−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 (Palm Bay, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 49°F, a July average high of 91°F and 56 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through May; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Palm Bay
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.96 | $21.50 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.95 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.09 | $22.97 | $27.83 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.72 | $23.62 | $27.95 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.97 | $28.74 | $30.43 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.85 | $22.79 | $27.52 | $27.41 | 0.83 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.54 | $28.10 | $29.95 | $30.38 | 0.92 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $21.74 | $22.75 | $29.13 | $26.77 | 0.85 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.56 | $22.97 | $28.50 | $26.65 | 0.86 |
Concrete & paving in Palm Bay
The 7 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Palm Bay, from −11% (concrete driveway) to −5% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Palm Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Palm Bay | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Palm Bay | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Palm Bay | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Palm Bay | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,450 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Palm Bay | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Palm Bay | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Palm Bay | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Palm Bay
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Palm Bay, from −12% (composite deck) to −10% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Palm Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Palm Bay | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Palm Bay | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,200 | −12% |
Building & additions in Palm Bay
Across these 2 projects, Palm Bay averages −11% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −9% and home addition lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Palm Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Palm Bay | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,600 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Palm Bay | 300 sq ft | $33,300 – $67,600 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Palm Bay
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Palm Bay, from −12% (patio door) to −7% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Palm Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Palm Bay | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Palm Bay | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Palm Bay | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Palm Bay | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Patio door cost in Palm Bay | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
Fencing in Palm Bay
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Palm Bay, from −8% (chain-link fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Palm Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Palm Bay | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Palm Bay | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Palm Bay | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Palm Bay | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Palm Bay
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Palm Bay, from −10% (vinyl siding) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Palm Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Palm Bay | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Palm Bay | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Palm Bay | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Palm Bay | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Palm Bay | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Palm Bay
Across these 5 projects, Palm Bay averages −8% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Palm Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Palm Bay | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,400 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Palm Bay | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Palm Bay | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Palm Bay | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Palm Bay | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Palm Bay
Across these 5 projects, Palm Bay averages −6% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −5% and inground pool lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Palm Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Palm Bay | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Palm Bay | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,600 – $12,700 | −6% |
| Sod installation cost in Palm Bay | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Palm Bay | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,400 | −6% |
| Inground pool cost in Palm Bay | 450 sq ft | $33,700 – $105,500 | −7% |
Flooring & interior in Palm Bay
The 3 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Palm Bay, from −8% (hardwood flooring) to −6% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Palm Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Palm Bay | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Palm Bay | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −6% |
| Tile flooring cost in Palm Bay | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,350 | −8% |
Palm Bay against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Palm Bay prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 5 lower. Ocala is the lowest at −11% (105 miles) and Sebastian the highest at −8% (40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FLthis page | 100.0 | 96.2 | −8% | |
| Orlando, FL | 40 miles | 101.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Sebastian, FL | 40 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Lakeland, FL | 65 miles | 97.1 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Deltona, FL | 70 miles | 99.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 75 miles | 100.2 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Ocala, FL | 105 miles | 95.2 | 96.2 | −11% |