Home project costs in Atlanta, GA
Every project we cover, priced for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area is 100.1 against 100 for the US, which puts Atlanta 81st among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 100.4. BLS counts roughly 2,889,670 jobs here.
In Atlanta, 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 37 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (+3%), sod installation (−1%) and kitchen remodel (−2%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−11%), concrete driveway (−11%) and composite deck (−9%). 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 (Atlanta Fulton Co Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 34°F, a July average high of 90°F and 48 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and August through November; for exterior installation, they are August through June.
What local trades earn in Atlanta
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.61 | $20.20 | $23.07 | $22.66 | 0.89 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.71 | $24.37 | $28.29 | $29.12 | 0.84 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.23 | $23.77 | $28.47 | $28.78 | 0.83 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.09 | $28.07 | $34.59 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.19 | $22.48 | $27.39 | $27.41 | 0.82 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.51 | $28.20 | $37.94 | $30.38 | 0.93 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $19.19 | $23.61 | $26.97 | $26.65 | 0.89 |
Concrete & paving in Atlanta
Across these 7 projects, Atlanta averages −7% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −5% and concrete driveway lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Atlanta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Atlanta | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Atlanta | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Atlanta | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Atlanta | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,500 | −7% |
| Paver patio cost in Atlanta | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Atlanta | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Atlanta | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,350 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Atlanta
Across these 2 projects, Atlanta averages −8% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −6% and composite deck lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Atlanta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Atlanta | 300 sq ft | $7,050 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Composite deck cost in Atlanta | 300 sq ft | $11,000 – $22,000 | −9% |
Building & additions in Atlanta
The 2 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Atlanta, from −8% (home addition) to −7% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Atlanta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Atlanta | 576 sq ft | $27,000 – $54,200 | −7% |
| Home addition cost in Atlanta | 300 sq ft | $34,900 – $70,700 | −8% |
Doors & windows in Atlanta
Across these 5 projects, Atlanta averages −5% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −3% and patio door lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Atlanta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Atlanta | 1 door | $670 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Atlanta | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Atlanta | 1 door | $460 – $2,450 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Atlanta | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Atlanta | 1 door | $570 – $5,500 | −8% |
Fencing in Atlanta
Across these 4 projects, Atlanta averages −5% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −3% and chain-link fence lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Atlanta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Atlanta | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,250 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Atlanta | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $8,850 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Atlanta | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Atlanta | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $11,000 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Atlanta
Across these 5 projects, Atlanta averages −4% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +3% and roof replacement lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Atlanta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Atlanta | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof cost in Atlanta | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,300 – $30,900 | −6% |
| Gutters cost in Atlanta | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Atlanta | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,500 | −7% |
| Attic insulation cost in Atlanta | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
Kitchen & bath in Atlanta
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Atlanta, from −7% (kitchen cabinets) to −2% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Atlanta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Atlanta | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,900 | −7% |
| Shower pan cost in Atlanta | 1 pan | $850 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Atlanta | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $30,900 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Atlanta | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Atlanta | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Atlanta
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Atlanta, from −6% (inground pool) to −1% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Atlanta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Atlanta | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Atlanta | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,600 – $12,900 | −5% |
| Sod installation cost in Atlanta | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −1% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Atlanta | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,450 | −6% |
| Inground pool cost in Atlanta | 450 sq ft | $33,900 – $106,000 | −6% |
Flooring & interior in Atlanta
Across these 3 projects, Atlanta averages −8% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −5% and laminate flooring lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Atlanta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Atlanta | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Atlanta | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Atlanta | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,600 | −5% |
Atlanta against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Atlanta prices −6% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Dalton is the lowest at −12% (80 miles) and Warner Robins the highest at −10% (95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAthis page | 100.1 | 100.4 | −6% | |
| Gainesville, GA | 50 miles | 96.8 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Athens, GA | 70 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Macon, GA | 70 miles | 88.5 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Dalton, GA | 80 miles | 89.8 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 95 miles | 93.8 | 96.3 | −10% |
| Columbus, GA | 95 miles | 89.3 | 96.3 | −12% |