Home project costs in Springfield, IL
Every project we cover, priced for the Springfield metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Springfield sits 190th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 92.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.6 (288th). The metro has about 100,810 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 35 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 2 below, and 1 is level with it. Roof replacement (+21%), metal roof (+20%) and inground pool (+20%) sit highest, and sod installation (−2%), window replacement (−1%) and attic insulation (level) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Springfield #2, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 19°F, a July average high of 86°F and 40 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 Springfield
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.56 | $29.52 | $35.79 | $22.66 | 1.30 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $26.51 | $37.01 | $39.67 | $29.12 | 1.27 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.70 | $45.82 | $49.31 | $28.78 | 1.59 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $30.86 | $45.37 | $49.79 | $30.67 | 1.48 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.31 | $30.44 | $39.88 | $27.41 | 1.11 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $30.03 | $40.76 | $50.49 | $30.38 | 1.34 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $28.37 | $37.45 | $47.68 | $26.65 | 1.41 |
Concrete & paving in Springfield
Across these 7 projects, Springfield averages +12% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +19% and concrete slab lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Springfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Springfield | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,450 | +6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Springfield | 600 sq ft | $4,050 – $10,600 | +14% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Springfield | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,450 | +13% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Springfield | 1,000 sq ft | $3,000 – $12,100 | +19% |
| Paver patio cost in Springfield | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,250 | +14% |
| Concrete patio cost in Springfield | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,400 | +9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Springfield | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +7% |
Decks & outdoor in Springfield
Across these 2 projects, Springfield averages +11% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +14% and wood deck lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Springfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Springfield | 300 sq ft | $8,200 – $16,400 | +9% |
| Composite deck cost in Springfield | 300 sq ft | $13,700 – $27,500 | +14% |
Building & additions in Springfield
The 2 jobs here average +13% versus the US in Springfield, from +10% (detached garage) to +16% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Springfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Springfield | 576 sq ft | $32,000 – $64,100 | +10% |
| Home addition cost in Springfield | 300 sq ft | $44,200 – $89,400 | +16% |
Doors & windows in Springfield
Across these 5 projects, Springfield averages +3% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +6% and window replacement lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Springfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Springfield | 1 door | $740 – $3,750 | +2% |
| Storm door cost in Springfield | 1 door | $380 – $990 | +5% |
| Front door cost in Springfield | 1 door | $560 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Window replacement cost in Springfield | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Patio door cost in Springfield | 1 door | $610 – $6,350 | +6% |
Fencing in Springfield
Across these 4 projects, Springfield averages +8% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +15% and vinyl fence lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Springfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Springfield | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $8,200 | +8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Springfield | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,350 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Springfield | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $7,200 | +15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Springfield | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $12,100 | +7% |
Roofing & exterior in Springfield
Across these 5 projects, Springfield averages +13% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +21% and attic insulation lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Springfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Springfield | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,700 – $14,900 | +21% |
| Metal roof cost in Springfield | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,300 – $37,900 | +20% |
| Gutters cost in Springfield | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,600 | +11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Springfield | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,400 – $28,200 | +12% |
| Attic insulation cost in Springfield | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | level |
Kitchen & bath in Springfield
The 5 jobs here average +9% versus the US in Springfield, from +1% (kitchen remodel) to +16% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Springfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Springfield | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $15,800 | +11% |
| Shower pan cost in Springfield | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,150 | +16% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Springfield | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Springfield | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,300 | +13% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Springfield | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Springfield
The 5 jobs here average +14% versus the US in Springfield, from −2% (sod installation) to +20% (inground pool).
| Project | Size | Springfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Springfield | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Retaining wall cost in Springfield | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,700 – $15,200 | +16% |
| Sod installation cost in Springfield | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Springfield | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,750 – $11,900 | +19% |
| Inground pool cost in Springfield | 450 sq ft | $43,300 – $135,000 | +20% |
Flooring & interior in Springfield
Across these 3 projects, Springfield averages +8% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at +13% and tile flooring lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Springfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Springfield | 500 sq ft | $5,950 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Springfield | 500 sq ft | $2,350 – $7,800 | +13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Springfield | 200 sq ft | $2,800 – $10,200 | +5% |
Springfield against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Springfield comes out +10% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 5 lower. Terre Haute is the lowest at −3% (130 miles) and St. Louis the highest at +10% (85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | 92.7 | 93.6 | +10% | |
| Bloomington, IL | 65 miles | 93.5 | 93.6 | +9% |
| Peoria, IL | 65 miles | 91.2 | 93.6 | +10% |
| Champaign, IL | 80 miles | 92.7 | 93.6 | +7% |
| St. Louis, MO | 85 miles | 95.1 | 100.0 | +10% |
| Davenport, IA | 115 miles | 89.1 | 94.2 | −1% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 130 miles | 87.8 | 94.3 | −3% |