Home project costs in Columbus, GA
Every project we cover, priced for the Columbus metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Columbus sits 254th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 89.3 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.3 (135th). The metro has about 116,380 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. Attic insulation (−5%), kitchen remodel (−7%) and window replacement (−8%) sit highest, and concrete driveway (−19%), composite deck (−17%) and chain-link fence (−16%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Columbus Metro Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 38°F, a July average high of 93°F and 49 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 Columbus
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $13.69 | $17.26 | $19.00 | $22.66 | 0.76 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.12 | $21.67 | $23.33 | $29.12 | 0.74 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.69 | $22.32 | $23.02 | $28.78 | 0.78 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $20.58 | $22.79 | $29.28 | $30.67 | 0.74 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.29 | $20.20 | $21.83 | $27.41 | 0.74 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $19.59 | $24.39 | $29.96 | $30.38 | 0.80 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.19 | $20.81 | $25.55 | $26.65 | 0.78 |
Concrete & paving in Columbus
The 7 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Columbus, from −19% (concrete driveway) to −10% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Columbus range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Columbus | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Columbus | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,450 | −19% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Columbus | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,600 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Columbus | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
| Paver patio cost in Columbus | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −14% |
| Concrete patio cost in Columbus | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,350 | −15% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Columbus | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,750 | −14% |
Decks & outdoor in Columbus
The 2 jobs here average −15% versus the US in Columbus, from −17% (composite deck) to −13% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Columbus range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Columbus | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in Columbus | 300 sq ft | $10,100 – $20,100 | −17% |
Building & additions in Columbus
Across these 2 projects, Columbus averages −15% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −14% and home addition lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Columbus range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Columbus | 576 sq ft | $24,900 – $50,000 | −14% |
| Home addition cost in Columbus | 300 sq ft | $31,800 – $64,500 | −16% |
Doors & windows in Columbus
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Columbus, from −12% (patio door) to −8% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Columbus range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Columbus | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Columbus | 1 door | $300 – $850 | −12% |
| Front door cost in Columbus | 1 door | $420 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement cost in Columbus | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Columbus | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
Fencing in Columbus
The 4 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Columbus, from −16% (chain-link fence) to −8% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Columbus range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Columbus | 150 linear ft | $2,600 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Columbus | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,350 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Columbus | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,050 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Columbus | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $10,200 | −11% |
Roofing & exterior in Columbus
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Columbus, from −15% (roof replacement) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Columbus range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Columbus | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,050 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Metal roof cost in Columbus | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,200 – $28,100 | −15% |
| Gutters cost in Columbus | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Columbus | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,200 – $21,600 | −14% |
| Attic insulation cost in Columbus | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Columbus
Across these 5 projects, Columbus averages −11% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Columbus range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Columbus | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,800 | −15% |
| Shower pan cost in Columbus | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Columbus | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Columbus | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Columbus | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Columbus
Across these 5 projects, Columbus averages −12% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −9% and sprinkler system lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Columbus range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Columbus | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Columbus | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Columbus | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,000 | −9% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Columbus | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,400 – $8,550 | −14% |
| Inground pool cost in Columbus | 450 sq ft | $31,200 – $97,600 | −13% |
Flooring & interior in Columbus
The 3 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Columbus, from −14% (laminate flooring) to −8% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Columbus range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Columbus | 500 sq ft | $4,800 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Columbus | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,050 | −14% |
| Tile flooring cost in Columbus | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,300 | −8% |
Columbus against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Columbus comes out −12% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Albany is the lowest at −14% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GAthis page | 89.3 | 96.3 | −12% | |
| Auburn, AL | 40 miles | 87.9 | 96.4 | −12% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 65 miles | 93.8 | 96.3 | −10% |
| Albany, GA | 70 miles | 87.7 | 96.3 | −14% |
| Macon, GA | 70 miles | 88.5 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Dothan, AL | 90 miles | 83.8 | 96.4 | −14% |
| Montgomery, AL | 90 miles | 89.7 | 96.4 | −12% |