Home project costs in Indiana
Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using Indiana wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.
On BEA's regional price index, Indiana is number 34 of 51 (50 states and DC) at 93.3, with 100 as the US average. Goods prices come in at 95.5, rank 40. The state has 3,201,220 jobs in the BLS survey.
Statewide, 17 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 16 below, and 5 are level with it. The biggest premiums are French drain (+10%), gravel driveway (+7%) and inground pool (+7%); the biggest discounts are kitchen backsplash (−7%), tile flooring (−7%) and laminate flooring (−5%).
Weather across the 8 metros we cover: January average lows of 17 to 26°F, July average highs of 83 to 89°F and 35 to 49 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Cities in Indiana
How the metros in Indiana compare
Inside Indiana, Evansville is the priciest of the 8 metros we cover at +2% against the US midpoint (averaged over all 38 projects), and Terre Haute the cheapest at −3%. That is a gap of 4.5 percentage points between the two. Part of that gap is wages and part is materials, so check the individual city pages for the job you have in mind.
| Metro | Jobs | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 | 91.5 | 94.3 | +2% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 | 95.7 | 94.3 | +1% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 | 92.9 | 94.2 | level |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 | 95.1 | 94.3 | −1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 | 90.3 | 94.3 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 | 93.4 | 94.3 | −2% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 | 92.6 | 94.3 | −2% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 | 87.8 | 94.3 | −3% |
What trades earn in Indiana
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.28 | $24.07 | $29.92 | $22.66 | 1.06 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.01 | $30.23 | $36.95 | $29.12 | 1.04 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $28.00 | $38.26 | $44.86 | $28.78 | 1.33 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $27.89 | $36.69 | $46.52 | $30.67 | 1.20 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.32 | $29.46 | $34.03 | $27.41 | 1.07 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.04 | $32.93 | $43.89 | $30.38 | 1.08 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $20.64 | $23.29 | $27.66 | $26.77 | 0.87 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.79 | $27.88 | $36.64 | $26.65 | 1.05 |
Concrete & paving in Indiana
The 7 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Indiana, from +1% (concrete slab) to +7% (gravel driveway).
| Project | Size | Indiana range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Indiana | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | $3,850 |
| Concrete driveway cost in Indiana | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,700 | $6,450 |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Indiana | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 |
| Gravel driveway cost in Indiana | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $10,900 | $6,350 |
| Paver patio cost in Indiana | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,600 | $4,250 |
| Concrete patio cost in Indiana | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 |
| Stamped concrete cost in Indiana | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,600 |
Decks & outdoor in Indiana
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Indiana, from −1% (wood deck) to +1% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Indiana range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Indiana | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | $11,400 |
| Composite deck cost in Indiana | 300 sq ft | $12,100 – $24,300 | $18,100 |
Building & additions in Indiana
Across these 2 projects, Indiana averages +1% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +1% and detached garage lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Indiana range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Indiana | 576 sq ft | $29,100 – $58,300 | $43,500 |
| Home addition cost in Indiana | 300 sq ft | $38,500 – $78,000 | $57,500 |
Doors & windows in Indiana
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Indiana, from −2% (front door) to level (patio door).
| Project | Size | Indiana range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Indiana | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | $2,200 |
| Storm door cost in Indiana | 1 door | $350 – $930 | $650 |
| Front door cost in Indiana | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 |
| Window replacement cost in Indiana | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,750 |
| Patio door cost in Indiana | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 |
Fencing in Indiana
The 4 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Indiana, from −2% (vinyl fence) to +1% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Indiana range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Indiana | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | $5,350 |
| Vinyl fence cost in Indiana | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,850 |
| Chain-link fence cost in Indiana | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,850 |
| Aluminum fence cost in Indiana | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,600 |
Roofing & exterior in Indiana
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Indiana, from −1% (gutters) to +1% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Indiana range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Indiana | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,300 |
| Metal roof cost in Indiana | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,400 – $32,500 | $21,300 |
| Gutters cost in Indiana | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 |
| Vinyl siding cost in Indiana | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 |
| Attic insulation cost in Indiana | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 |
Kitchen & bath in Indiana
Across these 5 projects, Indiana averages −2% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at level and kitchen backsplash lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Indiana range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Indiana | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 |
| Shower pan cost in Indiana | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Indiana | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | $25,000 |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Indiana | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,000 | $14,000 |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Indiana | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | $900 |
Landscaping & drainage in Indiana
Across these 5 projects, Indiana averages +5% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +10% and sod installation lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Indiana range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Indiana | 60 linear ft | $660 – $2,300 | $1,350 |
| Retaining wall cost in Indiana | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,650 – $14,000 | $10,300 |
| Sod installation cost in Indiana | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,400 |
| Sprinkler system cost in Indiana | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,250 – $10,700 | $7,000 |
| Inground pool cost in Indiana | 450 sq ft | $38,700 – $121,000 | $74,500 |
Flooring & interior in Indiana
The 3 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Indiana, from −7% (tile flooring) to −3% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Indiana range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Indiana | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,100 | $9,000 |
| Laminate flooring cost in Indiana | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,700 | $4,500 |
| Tile flooring cost in Indiana | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,400 | $6,200 |