Home project costs in Boise, ID
Every project we cover, priced for the Boise City metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Boise City area is 98.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Boise 94th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 391,790 jobs here.
In Boise, 5 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 32 below, and 1 is level with it. The biggest premiums are asphalt driveway (+4%), roof replacement (+3%) and sod installation (+2%); the biggest discounts are composite deck (−9%), home addition (−9%) and kitchen cabinets (−9%). 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 (Boise Air Terminal, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 26°F, a July average high of 93°F and 12 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are February through June and September through November.
What local trades earn in Boise
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.98 | $22.84 | $25.18 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.63 | $24.45 | $30.30 | $29.12 | 0.84 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.58 | $29.29 | $31.56 | $28.78 | 1.02 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.40 | $27.38 | $35.89 | $30.67 | 0.89 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.13 | $26.95 | $29.50 | $27.41 | 0.98 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.58 | $29.62 | $39.44 | $30.38 | 0.97 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $21.64 | $24.07 | $27.24 | $26.77 | 0.90 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.15 | $28.89 | $31.00 | $26.65 | 1.08 |
Concrete & paving in Boise
The 7 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Boise, from −3% (concrete slab) to +4% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Boise range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Boise | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Boise | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,950 | −3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Boise | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | +4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Boise | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Paver patio cost in Boise | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Concrete patio cost in Boise | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Boise | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −2% |
Decks & outdoor in Boise
The 2 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Boise, from −9% (composite deck) to −8% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Boise range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Boise | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Boise | 300 sq ft | $11,000 – $22,000 | −9% |
Building & additions in Boise
Across these 2 projects, Boise averages −7% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −5% and home addition lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Boise range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Boise | 576 sq ft | $27,400 – $55,100 | −5% |
| Home addition cost in Boise | 300 sq ft | $34,700 – $70,400 | −9% |
Doors & windows in Boise
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Boise, from −8% (storm door) to −4% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Boise range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Boise | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Boise | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Boise | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Boise | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Boise | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
Fencing in Boise
The 4 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Boise, from −6% (wood fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Boise range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Boise | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Boise | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Boise | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Boise | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Boise
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Boise, from −7% (vinyl siding) to +3% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Boise range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Boise | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Metal roof cost in Boise | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,400 – $32,500 | +1% |
| Gutters cost in Boise | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Boise | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,800 – $23,400 | −7% |
| Attic insulation cost in Boise | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
Kitchen & bath in Boise
Across these 5 projects, Boise averages −7% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Boise range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Boise | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Boise | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Boise | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Boise | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Boise | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Boise
Across these 5 projects, Boise averages −1% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at +2% and sprinkler system lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Boise range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Boise | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,100 | +1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Boise | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,000 – $13,200 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Boise | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,350 | +2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Boise | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,650 | −4% |
| Inground pool cost in Boise | 450 sq ft | $35,400 – $110,500 | −2% |
Flooring & interior in Boise
The 3 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Boise, from −7% (hardwood flooring) to −5% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Boise range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Boise | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Boise | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Boise | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,500 | −6% |
Boise against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Boise prices −4% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Logan is the lowest at −7% (235 miles) and Bend the highest at +7% (250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | 98.4 | 96.2 | −4% | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 190 miles | 94.4 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Logan, UT | 235 miles | 95.9 | 96.4 | −7% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 235 miles | 100.9 | 96.4 | −2% |
| Bend, OR | 250 miles | 103.6 | 105.3 | +7% |
| Ogden, UT | 255 miles | 100.3 | 96.4 | −6% |
| Reno, NV | 260 miles | 101.0 | 96.3 | +1% |