Home project costs in Hawaii
Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using Hawaii wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.
Hawaii ranks 2 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) on BEA's regional price index at 110.0, where the US is 100. Its goods index is 111.6 (rank 1). BLS counts 627,530 jobs across the state.
Statewide, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are concrete driveway (+49%), gravel driveway (+45%) and asphalt driveway (+44%); the lowest are attic insulation (+12%), roof replacement (+14%) and metal roof (+18%).
Weather across the 2 metros we cover: January average lows of 64 to 67°F, July average highs of 88 to 89°F and 16 to 16 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Cities in Hawaii
How the metros in Hawaii compare
We priced all 38 projects in each of Hawaii's 2 metros. On average Honolulu sits highest (+31% versus the US) and Kahului lowest (+28%), 2.5 percentage points apart. Part of that gap is wages and part is materials, so check the individual city pages for the job you have in mind.
| Metro | Jobs | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 | 111.0 | 111.6 | +31% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 | 109.4 | 111.6 | +28% |
What trades earn in Hawaii
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $25.13 | $37.07 | $42.19 | $22.66 | 1.64 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $31.91 | $41.00 | $53.36 | $29.12 | 1.41 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $35.19 | $55.70 | $58.55 | $28.78 | 1.94 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.60 | $37.53 | $47.09 | $30.67 | 1.22 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $32.36 | $46.10 | $47.69 | $27.41 | 1.68 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $33.88 | $46.38 | $58.05 | $30.38 | 1.53 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $29.50 | $38.11 | $49.03 | $26.77 | 1.42 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.96 | $28.64 | $35.43 | $26.65 | 1.07 |
Concrete & paving in Hawaii
Across these 7 projects, Hawaii averages +40% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +49% and paver patio lowest at +31%.
| Project | Size | Hawaii range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Hawaii | 400 sq ft | $3,400 – $6,900 | $3,850 |
| Concrete driveway cost in Hawaii | 600 sq ft | $5,300 – $13,900 | $6,450 |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Hawaii | 600 sq ft | $4,200 – $10,800 | $5,250 |
| Gravel driveway cost in Hawaii | 1,000 sq ft | $3,650 – $14,700 | $6,350 |
| Paver patio cost in Hawaii | 300 sq ft | $3,900 – $7,150 | $4,250 |
| Concrete patio cost in Hawaii | 300 sq ft | $1,650 – $5,700 | $2,650 |
| Stamped concrete cost in Hawaii | 400 sq ft | $4,450 – $11,200 | $5,600 |
Decks & outdoor in Hawaii
Across these 2 projects, Hawaii averages +29% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +32% and wood deck lowest at +26%.
| Project | Size | Hawaii range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Hawaii | 300 sq ft | $9,550 – $19,100 | $11,400 |
| Composite deck cost in Hawaii | 300 sq ft | $15,900 – $31,800 | $18,100 |
Building & additions in Hawaii
The 2 jobs here average +31% versus the US in Hawaii, from +29% (detached garage) to +33% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Hawaii range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Hawaii | 576 sq ft | $37,400 – $75,100 | $43,500 |
| Home addition cost in Hawaii | 300 sq ft | $50,500 – $102,000 | $57,500 |
Doors & windows in Hawaii
Across these 5 projects, Hawaii averages +21% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +25% and front door lowest at +18%.
| Project | Size | Hawaii range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Hawaii | 1 door | $860 – $4,400 | $2,200 |
| Storm door cost in Hawaii | 1 door | $430 – $1,150 | $650 |
| Front door cost in Hawaii | 1 door | $630 – $2,900 | $1,500 |
| Window replacement cost in Hawaii | 10 windows | $5,450 – $17,800 | $9,750 |
| Patio door cost in Hawaii | 1 door | $720 – $7,500 | $3,300 |
Fencing in Hawaii
Across these 4 projects, Hawaii averages +28% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +37% and vinyl fence lowest at +20%.
| Project | Size | Hawaii range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Hawaii | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $9,700 | $5,350 |
| Vinyl fence cost in Hawaii | 150 linear ft | $5,350 – $11,100 | $6,850 |
| Chain-link fence cost in Hawaii | 150 linear ft | $1,950 – $8,600 | $3,850 |
| Aluminum fence cost in Hawaii | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $14,300 | $7,600 |
Roofing & exterior in Hawaii
Across these 5 projects, Hawaii averages +20% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at +30% and attic insulation lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | Hawaii range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Hawaii | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,000 – $14,200 | $9,300 |
| Metal roof cost in Hawaii | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,200 – $38,000 | $21,300 |
| Gutters cost in Hawaii | 160 linear ft | $1,650 – $5,150 | $2,750 |
| Vinyl siding cost in Hawaii | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $10,900 – $32,800 | $16,800 |
| Attic insulation cost in Hawaii | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,500 | $2,500 |
Kitchen & bath in Hawaii
The 5 jobs here average +24% versus the US in Hawaii, from +18% (kitchen remodel) to +27% (bathroom remodel).
| Project | Size | Hawaii range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Hawaii | 25 linear ft | $5,100 – $17,700 | $9,150 |
| Shower pan cost in Hawaii | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,400 | $1,850 |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Hawaii | 120 sq ft | $21,800 – $37,100 | $25,000 |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Hawaii | 45 sq ft | $5,950 – $29,600 | $14,000 |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Hawaii | 30 sq ft | $380 – $1,850 | $900 |
Landscaping & drainage in Hawaii
The 5 jobs here average +31% versus the US in Hawaii, from +18% (sod installation) to +37% (inground pool).
| Project | Size | Hawaii range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Hawaii | 60 linear ft | $820 – $2,850 | $1,350 |
| Retaining wall cost in Hawaii | 200 sq ft of wall face | $9,550 – $17,100 | $10,300 |
| Sod installation cost in Hawaii | 1,500 sq ft | $1,800 – $3,900 | $2,400 |
| Sprinkler system cost in Hawaii | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $5,350 – $13,300 | $7,000 |
| Inground pool cost in Hawaii | 450 sq ft | $49,700 – $155,000 | $74,500 |
Flooring & interior in Hawaii
Across these 3 projects, Hawaii averages +25% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at +28% and hardwood flooring lowest at +23%.
| Project | Size | Hawaii range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Hawaii | 500 sq ft | $6,850 – $15,300 | $9,000 |
| Laminate flooring cost in Hawaii | 500 sq ft | $2,650 – $8,900 | $4,500 |
| Tile flooring cost in Hawaii | 200 sq ft | $3,350 – $12,200 | $6,200 |