Home project costs in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Every project we cover, priced for the Coeur d'Alene metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Coeur d'Alene sits 97th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 98.3 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (186th). The metro has about 72,280 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 6 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 27 below, and 5 are level with it. Asphalt driveway (+6%), French drain (+4%) and gravel driveway (+2%) sit highest, and shower pan (−11%), bathroom remodel (−9%) and kitchen backsplash (−8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Coeur D'Alene, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 26°F, a July average high of 83°F and 25 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are March through October.
What local trades earn in Coeur d'Alene
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.40 | $24.48 | $28.20 | $22.66 | 1.08 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.14 | $27.00 | $30.11 | $29.12 | 0.93 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.99 | $31.03 | $37.58 | $28.78 | 1.08 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.56 | $24.17 | $30.65 | $30.67 | 0.79 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.80 | $27.69 | $31.32 | $27.41 | 1.01 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $25.08 | $31.90 | $40.46 | $30.38 | 1.05 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Coeur d'Alene
The 7 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Coeur d'Alene, from −1% (concrete slab) to +6% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Coeur d'Alene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Coeur d'Alene | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Coeur d'Alene | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,300 | +1% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Coeur d'Alene | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | +6% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Coeur d'Alene | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
| Paver patio cost in Coeur d'Alene | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Coeur d'Alene | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Stamped concrete cost in Coeur d'Alene | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $7,950 | level |
Decks & outdoor in Coeur d'Alene
The 2 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Coeur d'Alene, from −4% (composite deck) to −4% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Coeur d'Alene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Coeur d'Alene | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Coeur d'Alene | 300 sq ft | $11,600 – $23,200 | −4% |
Building & additions in Coeur d'Alene
Across these 2 projects, Coeur d'Alene averages −4% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −2% and home addition lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Coeur d'Alene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Coeur d'Alene | 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $56,800 | −2% |
| Home addition cost in Coeur d'Alene | 300 sq ft | $35,700 – $72,300 | −6% |
Doors & windows in Coeur d'Alene
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Coeur d'Alene, from −5% (storm door) to −3% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Coeur d'Alene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Coeur d'Alene | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Coeur d'Alene | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Coeur d'Alene | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Coeur d'Alene | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Coeur d'Alene | 1 door | $580 – $5,800 | −3% |
Fencing in Coeur d'Alene
The 4 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Coeur d'Alene, from −4% (aluminum fence) to level (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Coeur d'Alene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Coeur d'Alene | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,450 | −3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Coeur d'Alene | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Coeur d'Alene | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,150 | level |
| Aluminum fence cost in Coeur d'Alene | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $10,900 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Coeur d'Alene
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Coeur d'Alene, from −6% (attic insulation) to +2% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Coeur d'Alene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Coeur d'Alene | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,250 – $12,600 | +2% |
| Metal roof cost in Coeur d'Alene | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,950 – $31,700 | −2% |
| Gutters cost in Coeur d'Alene | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Coeur d'Alene | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Coeur d'Alene | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Coeur d'Alene
Across these 5 projects, Coeur d'Alene averages −8% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −5% and shower pan lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Coeur d'Alene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Coeur d'Alene | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,200 | −5% |
| Shower pan cost in Coeur d'Alene | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Coeur d'Alene | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Coeur d'Alene | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Coeur d'Alene | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Coeur d'Alene
Across these 5 projects, Coeur d'Alene averages level against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +4% and sprinkler system lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Coeur d'Alene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Coeur d'Alene | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +4% |
| Retaining wall cost in Coeur d'Alene | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,100 – $13,400 | level |
| Sod installation cost in Coeur d'Alene | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −1% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Coeur d'Alene | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,600 | −4% |
| Inground pool cost in Coeur d'Alene | 450 sq ft | $36,100 – $113,000 | level |
Flooring & interior in Coeur d'Alene
The 3 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Coeur d'Alene, from −7% (tile flooring) to −3% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Coeur d'Alene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Coeur d'Alene | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Coeur d'Alene | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $6,750 | −3% |
| Tile flooring cost in Coeur d'Alene | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,400 | −7% |
Coeur d'Alene against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Coeur d'Alene comes out −3% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Missoula is the lowest at −1% (120 miles) and Seattle the highest at +18% (240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | 98.3 | 96.2 | −3% | |
| Spokane, WA | 55 miles | 100.3 | 105.0 | +8% |
| Missoula, MT | 120 miles | 96.4 | 96.0 | −1% |
| Kennewick, WA | 150 miles | 100.1 | 105.0 | +12% |
| Yakima, WA | 210 miles | 95.5 | 105.0 | +9% |
| Seattle, WA | 240 miles | 111.1 | 104.0 | +18% |
| Bellingham, WA | 250 miles | 103.3 | 105.0 | +16% |