Home project costs in Honolulu, HI
Every project we cover, priced for the Urban Honolulu metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Urban Honolulu area is 111.0 against 100 for the US, which puts Honolulu 8th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 111.6. BLS counts roughly 446,380 jobs here.
In Honolulu, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are concrete driveway (+51%), gravel driveway (+46%) and asphalt driveway (+44%); the lowest are attic insulation (+12%), roof replacement (+14%) and metal roof (+17%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Honolulu Intl Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 67°F, a July average high of 88°F and 16 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, every month is workable; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Honolulu
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $24.21 | $37.48 | $41.41 | $22.66 | 1.65 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $33.49 | $45.34 | $55.04 | $29.12 | 1.56 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $42.10 | $56.55 | $57.93 | $28.78 | 1.96 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $30.49 | $39.00 | $47.49 | $30.67 | 1.27 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $33.80 | $46.28 | $47.60 | $27.41 | 1.69 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $36.04 | $48.21 | $58.05 | $30.38 | 1.59 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $34.17 | $41.76 | $51.75 | $26.77 | 1.56 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.71 | $28.47 | $35.39 | $26.65 | 1.07 |
Concrete & paving in Honolulu
The 7 jobs here average +41% versus the US in Honolulu, from +31% (paver patio) to +51% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Honolulu range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Honolulu | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,950 | +36% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Honolulu | 600 sq ft | $5,350 – $14,100 | +51% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Honolulu | 600 sq ft | $4,200 – $10,900 | +44% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Honolulu | 1,000 sq ft | $3,700 – $14,800 | +46% |
| Paver patio cost in Honolulu | 300 sq ft | $3,950 – $7,150 | +31% |
| Concrete patio cost in Honolulu | 300 sq ft | $1,650 – $5,750 | +41% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Honolulu | 400 sq ft | $4,450 – $11,200 | +40% |
Decks & outdoor in Honolulu
The 2 jobs here average +35% versus the US in Honolulu, from +32% (wood deck) to +39% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Honolulu range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Honolulu | 300 sq ft | $9,950 – $19,900 | +32% |
| Composite deck cost in Honolulu | 300 sq ft | $16,800 – $33,600 | +39% |
Building & additions in Honolulu
Across these 2 projects, Honolulu averages +36% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +38% and detached garage lowest at +33%.
| Project | Size | Honolulu range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Honolulu | 576 sq ft | $38,600 – $77,300 | +33% |
| Home addition cost in Honolulu | 300 sq ft | $52,700 – $106,500 | +38% |
Doors & windows in Honolulu
The 5 jobs here average +24% versus the US in Honolulu, from +21% (window replacement) to +29% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Honolulu range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Honolulu | 1 door | $890 – $4,500 | +22% |
| Storm door cost in Honolulu | 1 door | $450 – $1,200 | +26% |
| Front door cost in Honolulu | 1 door | $670 – $3,000 | +22% |
| Window replacement cost in Honolulu | 10 windows | $5,550 – $18,000 | +21% |
| Patio door cost in Honolulu | 1 door | $740 – $7,750 | +29% |
Fencing in Honolulu
The 4 jobs here average +31% versus the US in Honolulu, from +22% (vinyl fence) to +42% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Honolulu range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Honolulu | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $9,950 | +32% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Honolulu | 150 linear ft | $5,450 – $11,300 | +22% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Honolulu | 150 linear ft | $2,000 – $8,900 | +42% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Honolulu | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $14,500 | +28% |
Roofing & exterior in Honolulu
The 5 jobs here average +20% versus the US in Honolulu, from +12% (attic insulation) to +35% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Honolulu range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Honolulu | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,000 – $14,200 | +14% |
| Metal roof cost in Honolulu | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,100 – $37,900 | +17% |
| Gutters cost in Honolulu | 160 linear ft | $1,600 – $5,100 | +23% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Honolulu | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $11,300 – $34,000 | +35% |
| Attic insulation cost in Honolulu | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,500 | +12% |
Kitchen & bath in Honolulu
Across these 5 projects, Honolulu averages +28% against national midpoints. Bathroom remodel is highest at +31% and kitchen remodel lowest at +20%.
| Project | Size | Honolulu range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Honolulu | 25 linear ft | $5,250 – $18,700 | +31% |
| Shower pan cost in Honolulu | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,550 | +28% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Honolulu | 120 sq ft | $22,200 – $37,700 | +20% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Honolulu | 45 sq ft | $6,150 – $30,600 | +31% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Honolulu | 30 sq ft | $400 – $1,950 | +30% |
Landscaping & drainage in Honolulu
Across these 5 projects, Honolulu averages +32% against national midpoints. Inground pool is highest at +39% and sod installation lowest at +17%.
| Project | Size | Honolulu range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Honolulu | 60 linear ft | $830 – $2,900 | +38% |
| Retaining wall cost in Honolulu | 200 sq ft of wall face | $9,650 – $17,200 | +31% |
| Sod installation cost in Honolulu | 1,500 sq ft | $1,750 – $3,850 | +17% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Honolulu | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $5,400 – $13,500 | +35% |
| Inground pool cost in Honolulu | 450 sq ft | $50,200 – $156,500 | +39% |
Flooring & interior in Honolulu
The 3 jobs here average +30% versus the US in Honolulu, from +28% (hardwood flooring) to +32% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Honolulu range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Honolulu | 500 sq ft | $7,100 – $15,900 | +28% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Honolulu | 500 sq ft | $2,700 – $9,100 | +32% |
| Tile flooring cost in Honolulu | 200 sq ft | $3,600 – $12,500 | +30% |
Honolulu against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Honolulu prices +31% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Salinas is the lowest at +11% (2435 miles) and Kahului the highest at +28% (110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HIthis page | 111.0 | 111.6 | +31% | |
| Kahului, HI | 110 miles | 109.4 | 111.6 | +28% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 2395 miles | 107.8 | 105.2 | +15% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 2415 miles | 109.9 | 105.2 | +12% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2415 miles | 115.6 | 108.5 | +26% |
| Napa, CA | 2425 miles | 112.6 | 105.2 | +15% |
| Salinas, CA | 2435 miles | 109.0 | 105.2 | +11% |