Home project costs in Savannah, GA
Every project we cover, priced for the Savannah metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Savannah sits 146th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 95.2 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.3 (142nd). The metro has about 198,360 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. Kitchen remodel (−6%), sod installation (−6%) and attic insulation (−7%) sit highest, and composite deck (−16%), concrete driveway (−15%) and chain-link fence (−15%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Savannah Intl Ap, 8 miles away) shows a January average low of 40°F, a July average high of 92°F and 48 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 Savannah
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $14.71 | $18.12 | $21.63 | $22.66 | 0.80 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.51 | $21.59 | $26.34 | $29.12 | 0.74 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.61 | $23.47 | $29.15 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.04 | $29.10 | $35.23 | $30.67 | 0.95 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.56 | $22.04 | $25.28 | $27.41 | 0.80 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.84 | $28.09 | $31.63 | $30.38 | 0.92 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.05 | $23.43 | $24.52 | $26.65 | 0.88 |
Concrete & paving in Savannah
The 7 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Savannah, from −15% (concrete driveway) to −10% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Savannah range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Savannah | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Savannah | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Savannah | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,650 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Savannah | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Savannah | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Savannah | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Savannah | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Savannah
The 2 jobs here average −15% versus the US in Savannah, from −16% (composite deck) to −13% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Savannah range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Savannah | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in Savannah | 300 sq ft | $10,100 – $20,200 | −16% |
Building & additions in Savannah
Across these 2 projects, Savannah averages −12% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −12% and home addition lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Savannah range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Savannah | 576 sq ft | $25,400 – $51,100 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Savannah | 300 sq ft | $33,100 – $67,100 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Savannah
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Savannah, from −13% (patio door) to −8% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Savannah range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Savannah | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Savannah | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Savannah | 1 door | $420 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement cost in Savannah | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Patio door cost in Savannah | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
Fencing in Savannah
The 4 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Savannah, from −15% (chain-link fence) to −8% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Savannah range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Savannah | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,750 | −12% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Savannah | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,350 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Savannah | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Savannah | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Savannah
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Savannah, from −14% (vinyl siding) to −7% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Savannah range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Savannah | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,400 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Savannah | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,600 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Savannah | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Savannah | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,800 | −14% |
| Attic insulation cost in Savannah | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
Kitchen & bath in Savannah
Across these 5 projects, Savannah averages −8% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Savannah range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Savannah | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Savannah | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Savannah | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Savannah | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Savannah | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Savannah
Across these 5 projects, Savannah averages −9% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −6% and inground pool lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Savannah range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Savannah | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Savannah | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,150 – $12,200 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Savannah | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Savannah | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,100 | −9% |
| Inground pool cost in Savannah | 450 sq ft | $32,100 – $100,500 | −11% |
Flooring & interior in Savannah
The 3 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Savannah, from −15% (laminate flooring) to −8% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Savannah range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Savannah | 500 sq ft | $4,800 – $11,000 | −12% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Savannah | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,050 | −15% |
| Tile flooring cost in Savannah | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,300 | −8% |
Savannah against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Savannah comes out −11% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Warner Robins is the lowest at −10% (145 miles) and Jacksonville the highest at −8% (135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | 95.2 | 96.3 | −11% | |
| Hilton Head, SC | 30 miles | 98.0 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Charleston, SC | 95 miles | 101.0 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Augusta, GA | 100 miles | 91.9 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 135 miles | 99.5 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Columbia, SC | 135 miles | 93.7 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 145 miles | 93.8 | 96.3 | −10% |