Home project costs in Punta Gorda, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Punta Gorda metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Punta Gorda sits 70th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 100.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (172nd). The metro has about 57,530 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 (−4%), sod installation (−4%) and vinyl fence (−5%) sit highest, and home addition (−12%), composite deck (−11%) and patio door (−11%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 51°F, a July average high of 93°F and 53 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are October through April; for exterior installation, they are October through April.
What local trades earn in Punta Gorda
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.16 | $21.88 | $23.74 | $22.66 | 0.97 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.62 | $23.33 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.61 | $23.49 | $27.69 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.78 | $26.68 | $30.23 | $30.67 | 0.87 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.70 | $22.67 | $27.90 | $27.41 | 0.83 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.76 | $27.82 | $29.19 | $30.38 | 0.92 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.25 | $22.39 | $29.33 | $26.77 | 0.84 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Punta Gorda
Across these 7 projects, Punta Gorda averages −8% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −6% and concrete driveway lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Punta Gorda range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Punta Gorda | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Punta Gorda | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Punta Gorda | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Punta Gorda | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,450 | −7% |
| Paver patio cost in Punta Gorda | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Punta Gorda | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Punta Gorda | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Punta Gorda
Across these 2 projects, Punta Gorda averages −10% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −9% and composite deck lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Punta Gorda range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Punta Gorda | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Punta Gorda | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −11% |
Building & additions in Punta Gorda
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Punta Gorda, from −12% (home addition) to −9% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Punta Gorda range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Punta Gorda | 576 sq ft | $26,300 – $52,800 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Punta Gorda | 300 sq ft | $33,200 – $67,500 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Punta Gorda
Across these 5 projects, Punta Gorda averages −9% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Punta Gorda range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Punta Gorda | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Punta Gorda | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Punta Gorda | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Punta Gorda | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Punta Gorda | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
Fencing in Punta Gorda
Across these 4 projects, Punta Gorda averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −5% and wood fence lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Punta Gorda range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Punta Gorda | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Punta Gorda | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Punta Gorda | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Punta Gorda | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Punta Gorda
Across these 5 projects, Punta Gorda averages −8% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −4% and metal roof lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Punta Gorda range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Punta Gorda | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Punta Gorda | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,600 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Punta Gorda | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Punta Gorda | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Punta Gorda | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Punta Gorda
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Punta Gorda, from −10% (kitchen cabinets) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Punta Gorda range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Punta Gorda | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Punta Gorda | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Punta Gorda | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Punta Gorda | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Punta Gorda | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Punta Gorda
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Punta Gorda, from −8% (inground pool) to −4% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Punta Gorda range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Punta Gorda | 60 linear ft | $560 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Punta Gorda | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,450 – $12,500 | −8% |
| Sod installation cost in Punta Gorda | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Punta Gorda | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,300 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Punta Gorda | 450 sq ft | $33,300 – $104,000 | −8% |
Flooring & interior in Punta Gorda
Across these 3 projects, Punta Gorda averages −7% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −6% and tile flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Punta Gorda range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Punta Gorda | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Punta Gorda | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Tile flooring cost in Punta Gorda | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,300 | −8% |
Punta Gorda against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Punta Gorda comes out −8% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 3 lower. Lakeland is the lowest at −10% (75 miles) and Naples the highest at −6% (65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FLthis page | 100.5 | 96.2 | −8% | |
| Cape Coral, FL | 25 miles | 102.3 | 96.2 | −8% |
| North Port, FL | 40 miles | 102.4 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Naples, FL | 65 miles | 103.2 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Lakeland, FL | 75 miles | 97.1 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Tampa, FL | 90 miles | 100.9 | 95.5 | −8% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 100 miles | 100.2 | 96.2 | −9% |