Home project costs in Rockford, IL
Every project we cover, priced for the Rockford metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Rockford area is 92.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Rockford 209th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.6. BLS counts roughly 137,650 jobs here.
In Rockford, 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 (+20%), sprinkler system (+18%) and gravel driveway (+18%); the biggest discounts are sod installation (−3%), attic insulation (−2%) and laminate flooring (−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 (Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 15°F, a July average high of 84°F and 37 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Rockford
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.55 | $28.07 | $38.91 | $22.66 | 1.24 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $27.33 | $34.99 | $47.16 | $29.12 | 1.20 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $33.52 | $46.75 | $48.97 | $28.78 | 1.62 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $30.80 | $45.31 | $56.91 | $30.67 | 1.48 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.80 | $36.21 | $42.13 | $27.41 | 1.32 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $35.68 | $44.85 | $51.27 | $30.38 | 1.48 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.18 | $31.30 | $41.67 | $26.65 | 1.17 |
Concrete & paving in Rockford
The 7 jobs here average +13% versus the US in Rockford, from +9% (paver patio) to +20% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Rockford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Rockford | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,600 | +9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Rockford | 600 sq ft | $4,250 – $11,100 | +20% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Rockford | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,450 | +13% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Rockford | 1,000 sq ft | $3,000 – $12,000 | +18% |
| Paver patio cost in Rockford | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,950 | +9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Rockford | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,600 | +13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Rockford | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,000 | +12% |
Decks & outdoor in Rockford
The 2 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Rockford, from +6% (wood deck) to +10% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Rockford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Rockford | 300 sq ft | $7,950 – $16,000 | +6% |
| Composite deck cost in Rockford | 300 sq ft | $13,200 – $26,500 | +10% |
Building & additions in Rockford
Across these 2 projects, Rockford averages +12% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +15% and detached garage lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Rockford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Rockford | 576 sq ft | $31,600 – $63,500 | +9% |
| Home addition cost in Rockford | 300 sq ft | $43,600 – $88,200 | +15% |
Doors & windows in Rockford
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Rockford, from −1% (window replacement) to +4% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Rockford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Rockford | 1 door | $740 – $3,750 | +2% |
| Storm door cost in Rockford | 1 door | $370 – $970 | +3% |
| Front door cost in Rockford | 1 door | $540 – $2,450 | level |
| Window replacement cost in Rockford | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Patio door cost in Rockford | 1 door | $610 – $6,250 | +4% |
Fencing in Rockford
The 4 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Rockford, from level (vinyl fence) to +11% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Rockford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Rockford | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | +5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Rockford | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,200 | level |
| Chain-link fence cost in Rockford | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,900 | +11% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Rockford | 150 linear ft | $4,000 – $11,800 | +4% |
Roofing & exterior in Rockford
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Rockford, from −2% (attic insulation) to +9% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Rockford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Rockford | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,800 – $13,400 | +9% |
| Metal roof cost in Rockford | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $34,700 | +8% |
| Gutters cost in Rockford | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,350 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Rockford | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,050 – $27,200 | +8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Rockford | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,900 | −2% |
Kitchen & bath in Rockford
Across these 5 projects, Rockford averages +9% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +16% and kitchen remodel lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Rockford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Rockford | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $15,500 | +9% |
| Shower pan cost in Rockford | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,150 | +16% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Rockford | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Rockford | 45 sq ft | $5,350 – $26,500 | +14% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Rockford | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Rockford
Across these 5 projects, Rockford averages +11% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +18% and sod installation lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Rockford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Rockford | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,350 | +13% |
| Retaining wall cost in Rockford | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,250 – $14,600 | +11% |
| Sod installation cost in Rockford | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Rockford | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,750 – $11,800 | +18% |
| Inground pool cost in Rockford | 450 sq ft | $42,200 – $131,500 | +17% |
Flooring & interior in Rockford
The 3 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Rockford, from −2% (laminate flooring) to +5% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Rockford range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Rockford | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Rockford | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,850 | −2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Rockford | 200 sq ft | $2,800 – $10,200 | +5% |
Rockford against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Rockford prices +8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 5 lower. Racine is the lowest at +2% (70 miles) and Chicago the highest at +21% (75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, ILthis page | 92.2 | 93.6 | +8% | |
| Janesville, WI | 25 miles | 93.7 | 93.8 | +6% |
| Madison, WI | 60 miles | 97.3 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Kenosha, WI | 60 miles | 101.1 | 106.2 | +7% |
| Racine, WI | 70 miles | 96.0 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 70 miles | 96.9 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Chicago, IL | 75 miles | 103.6 | 107.3 | +21% |