Home project costs in Pensacola, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Pensacola sits 107th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 97.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (163rd). The metro has about 190,480 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%), sod installation (−6%) and vinyl fence (−6%) sit highest, and home addition (−15%), shower pan (−13%) and composite deck (−13%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Pensacola Rgnl Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 44°F, a July average high of 92°F and 68 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 Pensacola
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.35 | $20.70 | $21.94 | $22.66 | 0.91 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.22 | $23.04 | $27.44 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.42 | $23.01 | $24.24 | $28.78 | 0.80 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.76 | $23.88 | $29.73 | $30.67 | 0.78 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.96 | $22.87 | $24.01 | $27.41 | 0.83 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.23 | $24.28 | $28.88 | $30.38 | 0.80 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $16.48 | $21.40 | $25.00 | $26.77 | 0.80 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.31 | $22.11 | $24.33 | $26.65 | 0.83 |
Concrete & paving in Pensacola
The 7 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Pensacola, from −11% (concrete driveway) to −8% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Pensacola range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Pensacola | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Pensacola | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Pensacola | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,800 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Pensacola | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,300 | −9% |
| Paver patio cost in Pensacola | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Pensacola | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Pensacola | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Pensacola
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Pensacola, from −13% (composite deck) to −10% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Pensacola range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Pensacola | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Pensacola | 300 sq ft | $10,500 – $21,100 | −13% |
Building & additions in Pensacola
Across these 2 projects, Pensacola averages −13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −10% and home addition lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Pensacola range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Pensacola | 576 sq ft | $25,900 – $52,000 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Pensacola | 300 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,800 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Pensacola
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Pensacola, from −11% (patio door) to −7% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Pensacola range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Pensacola | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Pensacola | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Pensacola | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Pensacola | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Pensacola | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
Fencing in Pensacola
The 4 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Pensacola, from −10% (chain-link fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Pensacola range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Pensacola | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Pensacola | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Pensacola | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,500 | −10% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Pensacola | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
Roofing & exterior in Pensacola
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Pensacola, from −11% (metal roof) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Pensacola range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Pensacola | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Pensacola | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Pensacola | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Pensacola | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| Attic insulation cost in Pensacola | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Pensacola
Across these 5 projects, Pensacola averages −11% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and shower pan lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Pensacola range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Pensacola | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Shower pan cost in Pensacola | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Pensacola | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Pensacola | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Pensacola | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Pensacola
Across these 5 projects, Pensacola averages −9% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −6% and sprinkler system lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Pensacola range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Pensacola | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Pensacola | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Pensacola | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Pensacola | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $8,950 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in Pensacola | 450 sq ft | $32,500 – $101,500 | −10% |
Flooring & interior in Pensacola
The 3 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Pensacola, from −10% (tile flooring) to −6% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Pensacola range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Pensacola | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Pensacola | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Tile flooring cost in Pensacola | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,200 | −10% |
Pensacola against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Pensacola comes out −9% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Dothan is the lowest at −14% (110 miles) and Crestview the highest at −8% (50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FLthis page | 97.7 | 96.2 | −9% | |
| Daphne, AL | 35 miles | 94.7 | 96.4 | −11% |
| Crestview, FL | 50 miles | 97.0 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Mobile, AL | 60 miles | 88.1 | 96.4 | −11% |
| Panama City, FL | 95 miles | 97.3 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Dothan, AL | 110 miles | 83.8 | 96.4 | −14% |
| Gulfport, MS | 110 miles | 90.0 | 96.2 | −10% |