Home project costs in Tallahassee, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Tallahassee metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Tallahassee area is 93.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Tallahassee 163rd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 186,160 jobs here.
In Tallahassee, 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 (−7%) and kitchen remodel (−7%); the biggest discounts are concrete driveway (−15%), home addition (−15%) and composite deck (−14%). 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 (Tallahassee, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 41°F, a July average high of 92°F and 59 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 Tallahassee
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.91 | $18.61 | $21.61 | $22.66 | 0.82 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.00 | $22.53 | $25.95 | $29.12 | 0.77 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $19.20 | $22.37 | $24.57 | $28.78 | 0.78 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $20.51 | $23.34 | $28.54 | $30.67 | 0.76 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.00 | $21.52 | $27.09 | $27.41 | 0.79 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.99 | $26.00 | $29.75 | $30.38 | 0.86 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Tallahassee
Across these 7 projects, Tallahassee averages −12% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −11% and concrete driveway lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Tallahassee range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Tallahassee | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Tallahassee | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Tallahassee | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,450 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Tallahassee | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,000 | −12% |
| Paver patio cost in Tallahassee | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Tallahassee | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Tallahassee | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Tallahassee
Across these 2 projects, Tallahassee averages −13% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −12% and composite deck lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Tallahassee range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Tallahassee | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Composite deck cost in Tallahassee | 300 sq ft | $10,300 – $20,700 | −14% |
Building & additions in Tallahassee
The 2 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Tallahassee, from −15% (home addition) to −12% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Tallahassee range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Tallahassee | 576 sq ft | $25,500 – $51,300 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Tallahassee | 300 sq ft | $32,300 – $65,600 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Tallahassee
Across these 5 projects, Tallahassee averages −9% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −8% and patio door lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Tallahassee range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Tallahassee | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Tallahassee | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Tallahassee | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Tallahassee | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Tallahassee | 1 door | $540 – $5,300 | −12% |
Fencing in Tallahassee
Across these 4 projects, Tallahassee averages −10% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −7% and chain-link fence lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Tallahassee range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Tallahassee | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Tallahassee | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,450 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Tallahassee | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,250 | −14% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Tallahassee | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Tallahassee
Across these 5 projects, Tallahassee averages −10% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −5% and vinyl siding lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Tallahassee range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Tallahassee | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,300 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Tallahassee | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,750 – $29,200 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Tallahassee | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Tallahassee | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Tallahassee | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Tallahassee
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Tallahassee, from −13% (shower pan) to −7% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Tallahassee range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Tallahassee | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Tallahassee | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Tallahassee | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Tallahassee | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Tallahassee | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Tallahassee
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Tallahassee, from −13% (sprinkler system) to −7% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Tallahassee range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Tallahassee | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall cost in Tallahassee | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Tallahassee | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Tallahassee | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,500 – $8,700 | −13% |
| Inground pool cost in Tallahassee | 450 sq ft | $31,800 – $99,500 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Tallahassee
Across these 3 projects, Tallahassee averages −8% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −7% and hardwood flooring lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Tallahassee range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Tallahassee | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Tallahassee | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Tallahassee | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −8% |
Tallahassee against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Tallahassee prices −11% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Albany is the lowest at −14% (90 miles) and Crestview the highest at −8% (125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FLthis page | 93.9 | 96.2 | −11% | |
| Panama City, FL | 80 miles | 97.3 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Albany, GA | 90 miles | 87.7 | 96.3 | −14% |
| Dothan, AL | 95 miles | 83.8 | 96.4 | −14% |
| Gainesville, FL | 115 miles | 96.7 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Crestview, FL | 125 miles | 97.0 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Columbus, GA | 145 miles | 89.3 | 96.3 | −12% |