Home project costs in Idaho Falls, ID
Every project we cover, priced for the Idaho Falls metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Idaho Falls area is 94.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Idaho Falls 158th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 81,840 jobs here.
In Idaho Falls, 3 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 35 below. The biggest premiums are asphalt driveway (+4%), retaining wall (+1%) and French drain (+1%); the biggest discounts are shower pan (−16%), kitchen backsplash (−15%) and tile flooring (−13%). 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 (Idaho Falls Fanning Fld, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 12°F, a July average high of 87°F and 10 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are June through September; for exterior installation, they are March through October.
What local trades earn in Idaho Falls
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.83 | $22.05 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.97 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.83 | $25.07 | $31.11 | $29.12 | 0.86 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.14 | $30.73 | $44.52 | $28.78 | 1.07 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.23 | $24.72 | $33.40 | $30.67 | 0.81 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.44 | $25.28 | $28.69 | $27.41 | 0.92 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.27 | $31.42 | $40.07 | $30.38 | 1.03 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $18.00 | $18.39 | $22.21 | $26.77 | 0.69 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $19.28 | $26.77 | $29.65 | $26.65 | 1.00 |
Concrete & paving in Idaho Falls
Across these 7 projects, Idaho Falls averages −2% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +4% and concrete driveway lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Idaho Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Idaho Falls | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Idaho Falls | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,750 | −5% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Idaho Falls | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | +4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Idaho Falls | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Paver patio cost in Idaho Falls | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,400 | −1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Idaho Falls | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Idaho Falls | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −4% |
Decks & outdoor in Idaho Falls
Across these 2 projects, Idaho Falls averages −8% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −7% and composite deck lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Idaho Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Idaho Falls | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Composite deck cost in Idaho Falls | 300 sq ft | $11,000 – $22,100 | −9% |
Building & additions in Idaho Falls
The 2 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Idaho Falls, from −9% (home addition) to −6% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Idaho Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Idaho Falls | 576 sq ft | $27,300 – $54,800 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Idaho Falls | 300 sq ft | $34,500 – $69,900 | −9% |
Doors & windows in Idaho Falls
Across these 5 projects, Idaho Falls averages −5% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −4% and storm door lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Idaho Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Idaho Falls | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Idaho Falls | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door cost in Idaho Falls | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Idaho Falls | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Idaho Falls | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
Fencing in Idaho Falls
Across these 4 projects, Idaho Falls averages −6% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −5% and aluminum fence lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Idaho Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Idaho Falls | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Idaho Falls | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Idaho Falls | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,800 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Idaho Falls | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Idaho Falls
Across these 5 projects, Idaho Falls averages −5% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at −2% and vinyl siding lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Idaho Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Idaho Falls | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,050 – $12,300 | −2% |
| Metal roof cost in Idaho Falls | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,650 – $31,100 | −4% |
| Gutters cost in Idaho Falls | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Idaho Falls | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Idaho Falls | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
Kitchen & bath in Idaho Falls
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Idaho Falls, from −16% (shower pan) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Idaho Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Idaho Falls | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Idaho Falls | 1 pan | $730 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Idaho Falls | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Idaho Falls | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Idaho Falls | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −15% |
Landscaping & drainage in Idaho Falls
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Idaho Falls, from −6% (sprinkler system) to +1% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Idaho Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Idaho Falls | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | +1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Idaho Falls | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,200 – $13,400 | +1% |
| Sod installation cost in Idaho Falls | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Idaho Falls | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,450 | −6% |
| Inground pool cost in Idaho Falls | 450 sq ft | $35,700 – $111,500 | −1% |
Flooring & interior in Idaho Falls
Across these 3 projects, Idaho Falls averages −8% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −5% and tile flooring lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Idaho Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Idaho Falls | 500 sq ft | $5,150 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Idaho Falls | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Idaho Falls | 200 sq ft | $1,850 – $8,900 | −13% |
Idaho Falls against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Idaho Falls prices −6% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Logan is the lowest at −7% (125 miles) and Bozeman the highest at +2% (145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | 94.4 | 96.2 | −6% | |
| Logan, UT | 125 miles | 95.9 | 96.4 | −7% |
| Bozeman, MT | 145 miles | 102.5 | 96.0 | +2% |
| Ogden, UT | 175 miles | 100.3 | 96.4 | −6% |
| Boise, ID | 190 miles | 98.4 | 96.2 | −4% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 210 miles | 100.9 | 96.4 | −2% |
| Billings, MT | 225 miles | 93.5 | 96.0 | −1% |