Home project costs in Dalton, GA
Every project we cover, priced for the Dalton metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Dalton sits 246th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 89.8 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.3 (147th). The metro has about 65,300 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 sod installation (−7%) sit highest, and composite deck (−19%), chain-link fence (−18%) and concrete driveway (−17%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Chattanooga Lovell Ap, 22 miles away) shows a January average low of 32°F, a July average high of 91°F and 55 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Dalton
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $12.27 | $16.98 | $20.63 | $22.66 | 0.75 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $15.16 | $20.55 | $22.17 | $29.12 | 0.71 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.28 | $19.65 | $23.07 | $28.78 | 0.68 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.51 | $22.77 | $29.23 | $30.67 | 0.74 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.99 | $27.34 | $33.74 | $30.38 | 0.90 |
| 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 Dalton
The 7 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Dalton, from −17% (concrete driveway) to −12% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Dalton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Dalton | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Dalton | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,550 | −17% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Dalton | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,500 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Dalton | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,550 | −16% |
| Paver patio cost in Dalton | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −14% |
| Concrete patio cost in Dalton | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Dalton | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −13% |
Decks & outdoor in Dalton
The 2 jobs here average −17% versus the US in Dalton, from −19% (composite deck) to −15% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Dalton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Dalton | 300 sq ft | $6,450 – $12,900 | −15% |
| Composite deck cost in Dalton | 300 sq ft | $9,800 – $19,700 | −19% |
Building & additions in Dalton
Across these 2 projects, Dalton averages −15% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −14% and home addition lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Dalton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Dalton | 576 sq ft | $25,000 – $50,200 | −14% |
| Home addition cost in Dalton | 300 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,800 | −16% |
Doors & windows in Dalton
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Dalton, from −14% (patio door) to −9% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Dalton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Dalton | 1 door | $620 – $3,400 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Dalton | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door cost in Dalton | 1 door | $420 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Dalton | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Patio door cost in Dalton | 1 door | $530 – $5,150 | −14% |
Fencing in Dalton
The 4 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Dalton, from −18% (chain-link fence) to −9% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Dalton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Dalton | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,650 | −14% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Dalton | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,250 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Dalton | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,000 | −18% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Dalton | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
Roofing & exterior in Dalton
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Dalton, from −15% (vinyl siding) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Dalton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Dalton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Dalton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Dalton | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Dalton | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,150 – $21,500 | −15% |
| Attic insulation cost in Dalton | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Dalton
Across these 5 projects, Dalton averages −11% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Dalton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Dalton | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,600 | −16% |
| Shower pan cost in Dalton | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Dalton | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Dalton | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Dalton | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Dalton
Across these 5 projects, Dalton averages −13% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −7% and sprinkler system lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Dalton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Dalton | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,800 | −14% |
| Retaining wall cost in Dalton | 200 sq ft of wall face | $5,950 – $11,900 | −13% |
| Sod installation cost in Dalton | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Dalton | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,350 – $8,450 | −16% |
| Inground pool cost in Dalton | 450 sq ft | $30,600 – $95,700 | −15% |
Flooring & interior in Dalton
The 3 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Dalton, from −15% (laminate flooring) to −9% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Dalton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Dalton | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Dalton | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $5,950 | −15% |
| Tile flooring cost in Dalton | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
Dalton against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Dalton comes out −12% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Athens is the lowest at −11% (110 miles) and Atlanta the highest at −6% (80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GAthis page | 89.8 | 96.3 | −12% | |
| Chattanooga, TN | 35 miles | 91.5 | 96.0 | −8% |
| Gainesville, GA | 70 miles | 96.8 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Atlanta, GA | 80 miles | 100.1 | 100.4 | −6% |
| Knoxville, TN | 95 miles | 92.6 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Huntsville, AL | 105 miles | 93.1 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Athens, GA | 110 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −11% |