Home project costs in Macon, GA
Every project we cover, priced for the Macon-Bibb County metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Macon sits 265th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 88.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.3 (145th). The metro has about 95,030 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 (−4%), sod installation (−7%) and kitchen remodel (−8%) sit highest, and composite deck (−18%), home addition (−17%) and kitchen cabinets (−17%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap, 12 miles away) shows a January average low of 36°F, a July average high of 94°F and 47 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through May and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Macon
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.05 | $19.23 | $20.66 | $22.66 | 0.85 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $16.47 | $20.03 | $27.05 | $29.12 | 0.69 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $20.93 | $22.26 | $24.51 | $28.78 | 0.77 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $19.33 | $23.13 | $28.67 | $30.67 | 0.75 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.71 | $20.93 | $22.47 | $27.41 | 0.76 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $20.16 | $26.11 | $34.06 | $30.38 | 0.86 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.16 | $22.13 | $24.63 | $26.65 | 0.83 |
Concrete & paving in Macon
The 7 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Macon, from −16% (concrete driveway) to −9% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Macon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Macon | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Macon | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −16% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Macon | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Macon | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Macon | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Macon | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Macon | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Macon
The 2 jobs here average −16% versus the US in Macon, from −18% (composite deck) to −14% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Macon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Macon | 300 sq ft | $6,450 – $13,000 | −14% |
| Composite deck cost in Macon | 300 sq ft | $9,850 – $19,700 | −18% |
Building & additions in Macon
Across these 2 projects, Macon averages −15% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −14% and home addition lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Macon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Macon | 576 sq ft | $25,000 – $50,100 | −14% |
| Home addition cost in Macon | 300 sq ft | $31,500 – $63,800 | −17% |
Doors & windows in Macon
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Macon, from −15% (patio door) to −10% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Macon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Macon | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Storm door cost in Macon | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −13% |
| Front door cost in Macon | 1 door | $410 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Macon | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Macon | 1 door | $530 – $5,100 | −15% |
Fencing in Macon
The 4 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Macon, from −15% (chain-link fence) to −8% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Macon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Macon | 150 linear ft | $2,600 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Macon | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,350 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Macon | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,200 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Macon | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Macon
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Macon, from −14% (vinyl siding) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Macon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Macon | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Macon | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Macon | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Macon | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,200 – $21,600 | −14% |
| Attic insulation cost in Macon | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Macon
Across these 5 projects, Macon averages −12% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −8% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Macon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Macon | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Shower pan cost in Macon | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Macon | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,100 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Macon | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Macon | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Macon
Across these 5 projects, Macon averages −10% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −7% and sprinkler system lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Macon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Macon | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall cost in Macon | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,150 – $12,200 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Macon | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Macon | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,500 – $8,750 | −12% |
| Inground pool cost in Macon | 450 sq ft | $31,900 – $99,600 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Macon
The 3 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Macon, from −16% (laminate flooring) to −8% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Macon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Macon | 500 sq ft | $4,700 – $10,900 | −14% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Macon | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $5,950 | −16% |
| Tile flooring cost in Macon | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,300 | −8% |
Macon against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Macon comes out −12% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Albany is the lowest at −14% (85 miles) and Atlanta the highest at −6% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GAthis page | 88.5 | 96.3 | −12% | |
| Warner Robins, GA | 25 miles | 93.8 | 96.3 | −10% |
| Atlanta, GA | 70 miles | 100.1 | 100.4 | −6% |
| Columbus, GA | 70 miles | 89.3 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Athens, GA | 80 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Albany, GA | 85 miles | 87.7 | 96.3 | −14% |
| Gainesville, GA | 100 miles | 96.8 | 96.3 | −11% |