Home project costs in Tampa, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area is 100.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Tampa 62nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 95.5. BLS counts roughly 1,447,120 jobs here.
In Tampa, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are sod installation (−5%), attic insulation (−5%) and laminate flooring (−5%); the biggest discounts are shower pan (−11%), home addition (−11%) and metal roof (−10%). 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 (Tampa Intl Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 53°F, a July average high of 91°F and 49 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 Tampa
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.87 | $21.04 | $22.81 | $22.66 | 0.93 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.58 | $25.06 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.86 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.69 | $24.18 | $28.27 | $28.78 | 0.84 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.43 | $25.00 | $29.67 | $30.67 | 0.82 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.01 | $23.84 | $28.88 | $27.41 | 0.87 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.23 | $27.62 | $29.72 | $30.38 | 0.91 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $18.41 | $22.25 | $28.05 | $26.77 | 0.83 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.16 | $22.68 | $27.78 | $26.65 | 0.85 |
Concrete & paving in Tampa
Across these 7 projects, Tampa averages −8% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −6% and concrete driveway lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Tampa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Tampa | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Tampa | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Tampa | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Tampa | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Tampa | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Tampa | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Tampa | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Tampa
Across these 2 projects, Tampa averages −9% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −8% and composite deck lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Tampa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Tampa | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Tampa | 300 sq ft | $10,900 – $21,900 | −9% |
Building & additions in Tampa
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Tampa, from −11% (home addition) to −8% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Tampa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Tampa | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,300 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Tampa | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,700 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Tampa
Across these 5 projects, Tampa averages −7% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −6% and patio door lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Tampa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Tampa | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Tampa | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Tampa | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Tampa | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Tampa | 1 door | $550 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Tampa
Across these 4 projects, Tampa averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −6% and chain-link fence lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Tampa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Tampa | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Tampa | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Tampa | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Tampa | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Tampa
Across these 5 projects, Tampa averages −8% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −5% and metal roof lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Tampa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Tampa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Tampa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,400 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Tampa | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Tampa | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,700 – $23,100 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Tampa | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Tampa
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Tampa, from −11% (shower pan) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Tampa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Tampa | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Tampa | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Tampa | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Tampa | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Tampa | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Tampa
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Tampa, from −9% (sprinkler system) to −5% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Tampa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Tampa | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Tampa | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,550 – $12,600 | −6% |
| Sod installation cost in Tampa | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Tampa | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,100 | −9% |
| Inground pool cost in Tampa | 450 sq ft | $33,200 – $104,000 | −8% |
Flooring & interior in Tampa
Across these 3 projects, Tampa averages −7% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −5% and tile flooring lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Tampa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Tampa | 500 sq ft | $5,150 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Tampa | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Tampa | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,200 | −9% |
Tampa against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Tampa prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 4 lower. Ocala is the lowest at −11% (80 miles) and North Port the highest at −7% (55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FLthis page | 100.9 | 95.5 | −8% | |
| Lakeland, FL | 50 miles | 97.1 | 96.2 | −10% |
| North Port, FL | 55 miles | 102.4 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Orlando, FL | 75 miles | 101.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Ocala, FL | 80 miles | 95.2 | 96.2 | −11% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 90 miles | 100.5 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Gainesville, FL | 90 miles | 96.7 | 96.2 | −9% |