Home project costs in Champaign, IL
Every project we cover, priced for the Champaign-Urbana metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Champaign-Urbana area is 92.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Champaign 194th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.6. BLS counts roughly 105,500 jobs here.
In Champaign, 32 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 4 below, and 2 are level with it. The biggest premiums are concrete driveway (+19%), sprinkler system (+18%) and inground pool (+17%); the biggest discounts are window replacement (−2%), sod installation (−2%) and front door (−2%). 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 (Champaign Willard Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 18°F, a July average high of 85°F and 37 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Champaign
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.95 | $28.59 | $36.74 | $22.66 | 1.26 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.37 | $32.20 | $42.23 | $29.12 | 1.11 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $30.35 | $44.66 | $47.60 | $28.78 | 1.55 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $31.69 | $45.93 | $54.26 | $30.67 | 1.50 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $25.52 | $35.90 | $40.23 | $27.41 | 1.31 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $31.23 | $48.23 | $50.82 | $30.38 | 1.59 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.85 | $28.92 | $38.56 | $26.65 | 1.09 |
Concrete & paving in Champaign
The 7 jobs here average +13% versus the US in Champaign, from +9% (concrete slab) to +19% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Champaign range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Champaign | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,600 | +9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Champaign | 600 sq ft | $4,200 – $11,000 | +19% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Champaign | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,400 | +12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Champaign | 1,000 sq ft | $2,950 – $11,900 | +17% |
| Paver patio cost in Champaign | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,050 | +11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Champaign | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,550 | +12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Champaign | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,950 | +12% |
Decks & outdoor in Champaign
The 2 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Champaign, from +2% (wood deck) to +6% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Champaign range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Champaign | 300 sq ft | $7,750 – $15,500 | +2% |
| Composite deck cost in Champaign | 300 sq ft | $12,700 – $25,500 | +6% |
Building & additions in Champaign
Across these 2 projects, Champaign averages +10% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +12% and detached garage lowest at +7%.
| Project | Size | Champaign range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Champaign | 576 sq ft | $31,100 – $62,400 | +7% |
| Home addition cost in Champaign | 300 sq ft | $42,500 – $85,900 | +12% |
Doors & windows in Champaign
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Champaign, from −2% (window replacement) to +2% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Champaign range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Champaign | 1 door | $740 – $3,750 | +2% |
| Storm door cost in Champaign | 1 door | $360 – $950 | +1% |
| Front door cost in Champaign | 1 door | $520 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement cost in Champaign | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Patio door cost in Champaign | 1 door | $590 – $6,100 | +2% |
Fencing in Champaign
The 4 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Champaign, from −1% (vinyl fence) to +10% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Champaign range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Champaign | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | +3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Champaign | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,100 | −1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Champaign | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,800 | +10% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Champaign | 150 linear ft | $4,000 – $11,800 | +4% |
Roofing & exterior in Champaign
The 5 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Champaign, from level (attic insulation) to +8% (metal roof).
| Project | Size | Champaign range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Champaign | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $12,900 | +4% |
| Metal roof cost in Champaign | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,500 – $34,400 | +8% |
| Gutters cost in Champaign | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,450 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Champaign | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,950 – $26,800 | +6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Champaign | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | level |
Kitchen & bath in Champaign
Across these 5 projects, Champaign averages +8% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +17% and kitchen remodel lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Champaign range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Champaign | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $15,000 | +6% |
| Shower pan cost in Champaign | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,200 | +17% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Champaign | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | level |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Champaign | 45 sq ft | $5,400 – $26,700 | +15% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Champaign | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Champaign
Across these 5 projects, Champaign averages +12% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +18% and sod installation lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Champaign range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Champaign | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Champaign | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,400 – $14,800 | +13% |
| Sod installation cost in Champaign | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Champaign | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,750 – $11,800 | +18% |
| Inground pool cost in Champaign | 450 sq ft | $42,300 – $132,000 | +17% |
Flooring & interior in Champaign
The 3 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Champaign, from +2% (hardwood flooring) to +9% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Champaign range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Champaign | 500 sq ft | $5,650 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Champaign | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,550 | +9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Champaign | 200 sq ft | $2,800 – $10,200 | +5% |
Champaign against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Champaign prices +7% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Terre Haute is the lowest at −3% (75 miles) and Chicago the highest at +21% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | 92.7 | 93.6 | +7% | |
| Bloomington, IL | 35 miles | 93.5 | 93.6 | +9% |
| Lafayette, IN | 70 miles | 93.4 | 94.3 | −2% |
| Peoria, IL | 75 miles | 91.2 | 93.6 | +10% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 75 miles | 87.8 | 94.3 | −3% |
| Springfield, IL | 80 miles | 92.7 | 93.6 | +10% |
| Chicago, IL | 110 miles | 103.6 | 107.3 | +21% |