Home project costs in Augusta, GA
Every project we cover, priced for the Augusta-Richmond County metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Augusta sits 213th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 91.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.3 (137th). The metro has about 231,930 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. Front door (−4%), storm door (−4%) and garage door (−4%) sit highest, and roof replacement (−16%), metal roof (−15%) and concrete driveway (−13%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Augusta Daniel Fld Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 40°F, a July average high of 94°F and 45 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 Augusta
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.43 | $18.62 | $23.02 | $22.66 | 0.82 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.66 | $28.33 | $32.50 | $29.12 | 0.97 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $20.95 | $23.17 | $27.82 | $28.78 | 0.81 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.26 | $26.29 | $30.94 | $30.67 | 0.86 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.13 | $22.29 | $26.61 | $27.41 | 0.81 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.98 | $28.69 | $36.30 | $30.38 | 0.94 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.63 | $19.92 | $23.82 | $26.65 | 0.75 |
Concrete & paving in Augusta
The 7 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Augusta, from −13% (concrete driveway) to −9% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Augusta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Augusta | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Augusta | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Augusta | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Augusta | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Augusta | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Augusta | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Augusta | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Augusta
The 2 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Augusta, from −5% (composite deck) to −5% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Augusta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Augusta | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Composite deck cost in Augusta | 300 sq ft | $11,500 – $23,000 | −5% |
Building & additions in Augusta
Across these 2 projects, Augusta averages −7% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at −7% and detached garage lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Augusta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Augusta | 576 sq ft | $26,900 – $53,900 | −7% |
| Home addition cost in Augusta | 300 sq ft | $35,500 – $71,900 | −7% |
Doors & windows in Augusta
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Augusta, from −7% (patio door) to −4% (front door).
| Project | Size | Augusta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Augusta | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Augusta | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Augusta | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Augusta | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Augusta | 1 door | $570 – $5,600 | −7% |
Fencing in Augusta
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Augusta, from −9% (chain-link fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Augusta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Augusta | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Augusta | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Augusta | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Augusta | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Augusta
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Augusta, from −16% (roof replacement) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Augusta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Augusta | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,950 – $10,600 | −16% |
| Metal roof cost in Augusta | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,150 – $28,100 | −15% |
| Gutters cost in Augusta | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,800 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Augusta | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,600 | −6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Augusta | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Augusta
Across these 5 projects, Augusta averages −7% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at −4% and shower pan lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Augusta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Augusta | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Shower pan cost in Augusta | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Augusta | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Augusta | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Augusta | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Augusta
Across these 5 projects, Augusta averages −10% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −6% and inground pool lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Augusta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Augusta | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall cost in Augusta | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,150 – $12,200 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Augusta | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Augusta | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $8,950 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in Augusta | 450 sq ft | $32,000 – $100,000 | −11% |
Flooring & interior in Augusta
The 3 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Augusta, from −9% (laminate flooring) to −5% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Augusta range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Augusta | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Augusta | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Augusta | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,300 | −8% |
Augusta against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Augusta comes out −8% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 5 lower. Athens is the lowest at −11% (80 miles) and Hilton Head the highest at −8% (100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GAthis page | 91.9 | 96.3 | −8% | |
| Columbia, SC | 70 miles | 93.7 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Athens, GA | 80 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Greenville, SC | 90 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 95 miles | 91.1 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 100 miles | 98.0 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Savannah, GA | 100 miles | 95.2 | 96.3 | −11% |