Home project costs in Albany, GA
Every project we cover, priced for the Albany metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Albany area is 87.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Albany 276th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.3. BLS counts roughly 58,390 jobs here.
In Albany, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−5%), kitchen remodel (−8%) and tile flooring (−8%); the biggest discounts are concrete driveway (−22%), composite deck (−22%) and home addition (−19%). 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 (Albany Sw Ga Rgnl Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 39°F, a July average high of 93°F and 47 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through May and September through December; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Albany
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $14.62 | $17.25 | $18.96 | $22.66 | 0.76 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $17.38 | $18.46 | $23.55 | $29.12 | 0.63 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.48 | $21.86 | $22.50 | $28.78 | 0.76 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.84 | $22.93 | $28.86 | $30.67 | 0.75 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $15.21 | $17.98 | $18.98 | $27.41 | 0.66 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.75 | $27.00 | $34.29 | $30.38 | 0.89 |
| 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 Albany
Across these 7 projects, Albany averages −16% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −10% and concrete driveway lowest at −22%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Albany | 400 sq ft | $2,050 – $4,450 | −15% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Albany | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −22% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Albany | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Albany | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,800 | −14% |
| Paver patio cost in Albany | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,600 | −15% |
| Concrete patio cost in Albany | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,200 | −18% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Albany | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −17% |
Decks & outdoor in Albany
Across these 2 projects, Albany averages −19% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −17% and composite deck lowest at −22%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Albany | 300 sq ft | $6,250 – $12,600 | −17% |
| Composite deck cost in Albany | 300 sq ft | $9,400 – $18,900 | −22% |
Building & additions in Albany
The 2 jobs here average −18% versus the US in Albany, from −19% (home addition) to −16% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Albany | 576 sq ft | $24,200 – $48,600 | −16% |
| Home addition cost in Albany | 300 sq ft | $30,600 – $62,100 | −19% |
Doors & windows in Albany
Across these 5 projects, Albany averages −13% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −10% and patio door lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Albany | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
| Storm door cost in Albany | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Front door cost in Albany | 1 door | $390 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement cost in Albany | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Albany | 1 door | $520 – $5,000 | −17% |
Fencing in Albany
Across these 4 projects, Albany averages −14% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −10% and chain-link fence lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Albany | 150 linear ft | $2,500 – $6,500 | −16% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Albany | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Albany | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,900 | −19% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Albany | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $9,900 | −13% |
Roofing & exterior in Albany
Across these 5 projects, Albany averages −12% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −5% and vinyl siding lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Albany | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Albany | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,450 – $28,600 | −13% |
| Gutters cost in Albany | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Albany | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $6,850 – $20,600 | −18% |
| Attic insulation cost in Albany | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Albany
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Albany, from −19% (kitchen cabinets) to −8% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Albany | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,200 | −19% |
| Shower pan cost in Albany | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Albany | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Albany | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,900 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Albany | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Albany
The 5 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Albany, from −15% (sprinkler system) to −12% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Albany | 60 linear ft | $510 – $1,800 | −14% |
| Retaining wall cost in Albany | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Albany | 1,500 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,850 | −13% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Albany | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,400 – $8,550 | −15% |
| Inground pool cost in Albany | 450 sq ft | $31,100 – $97,300 | −14% |
Flooring & interior in Albany
Across these 3 projects, Albany averages −14% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −8% and laminate flooring lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Albany | 500 sq ft | $4,600 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Albany | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,850 | −17% |
| Tile flooring cost in Albany | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −8% |
Albany against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Albany prices −14% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and none lower. Dothan is the lowest at −14% (85 miles) and Warner Robins the highest at −10% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GAthis page | 87.7 | 96.3 | −14% | |
| Warner Robins, GA | 65 miles | 93.8 | 96.3 | −10% |
| Columbus, GA | 70 miles | 89.3 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Dothan, AL | 85 miles | 83.8 | 96.4 | −14% |
| Macon, GA | 85 miles | 88.5 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 90 miles | 93.9 | 96.2 | −11% |
| Auburn, AL | 100 miles | 87.9 | 96.4 | −12% |