Home project costs in Elkhart, IN
Every project we cover, priced for the Elkhart-Goshen metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Elkhart sits 240th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 90.3 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 94.3 (213th). The metro has about 127,730 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 7 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 21 below, and 10 are level with it. French drain (+3%), concrete driveway (+3%) and composite deck (+2%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−8%), tile flooring (−8%) and shower pan (−6%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Goshen Muni Ap, 14 miles away) shows a January average low of 18°F, a July average high of 83°F and 35 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 Elkhart
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $20.62 | $22.97 | $28.94 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.81 | $31.50 | $43.61 | $29.12 | 1.08 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.41 | $29.67 | $37.81 | $28.78 | 1.03 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.64 | $31.12 | $46.08 | $30.67 | 1.01 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $26.87 | $30.30 | $34.80 | $27.41 | 1.11 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.30 | $28.19 | $35.66 | $30.38 | 0.93 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.14 | $28.03 | $30.18 | $26.65 | 1.05 |
Concrete & paving in Elkhart
Across these 7 projects, Elkhart averages level against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +3% and asphalt driveway lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Elkhart range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Elkhart | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Elkhart | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Elkhart | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Elkhart | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
| Paver patio cost in Elkhart | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Elkhart | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | level |
| Stamped concrete cost in Elkhart | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | level |
Decks & outdoor in Elkhart
Across these 2 projects, Elkhart averages +1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +2% and wood deck lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Elkhart range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Elkhart | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Elkhart | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,600 | +2% |
Building & additions in Elkhart
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Elkhart, from level (detached garage) to level (home addition).
| Project | Size | Elkhart range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Elkhart | 576 sq ft | $28,900 – $58,000 | level |
| Home addition cost in Elkhart | 300 sq ft | $38,200 – $77,200 | level |
Doors & windows in Elkhart
Across these 5 projects, Elkhart averages −1% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +1% and garage door lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Elkhart range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Elkhart | 1 door | $700 – $3,600 | −2% |
| Storm door cost in Elkhart | 1 door | $360 – $950 | +1% |
| Front door cost in Elkhart | 1 door | $520 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement cost in Elkhart | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Patio door cost in Elkhart | 1 door | $590 – $6,050 | +1% |
Fencing in Elkhart
Across these 4 projects, Elkhart averages −2% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at level and vinyl fence lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Elkhart range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Elkhart | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Elkhart | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,850 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Elkhart | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,200 | level |
| Aluminum fence cost in Elkhart | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,100 | −3% |
Roofing & exterior in Elkhart
Across these 5 projects, Elkhart averages −1% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at level and gutters lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Elkhart range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Elkhart | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,200 – $12,500 | level |
| Metal roof cost in Elkhart | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,300 – $32,100 | −1% |
| Gutters cost in Elkhart | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Elkhart | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,100 | level |
| Attic insulation cost in Elkhart | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,950 | level |
Kitchen & bath in Elkhart
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Elkhart, from −8% (kitchen backsplash) to −1% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Elkhart range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Elkhart | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | −1% |
| Shower pan cost in Elkhart | 1 pan | $880 – $2,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Elkhart | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Elkhart | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Elkhart | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Elkhart
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Elkhart, from −3% (sod installation) to +3% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Elkhart range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Elkhart | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,150 | +3% |
| Retaining wall cost in Elkhart | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,300 – $13,500 | +1% |
| Sod installation cost in Elkhart | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Elkhart | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,950 – $9,800 | −2% |
| Inground pool cost in Elkhart | 450 sq ft | $36,100 – $112,500 | level |
Flooring & interior in Elkhart
Across these 3 projects, Elkhart averages −5% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −2% and tile flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Elkhart range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Elkhart | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,200 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Elkhart | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $6,700 | −4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Elkhart | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,300 | −8% |
Elkhart against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Elkhart comes out −1% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 3 lower. Niles is the lowest at −6% (45 miles) and South Bend the highest at roughly level (20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart, INthis page | 90.3 | 94.3 | −1% | |
| South Bend, IN | 20 miles | 92.9 | 94.2 | level |
| Niles, MI | 45 miles | 92.4 | 93.7 | −6% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 50 miles | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 55 miles | 92.6 | 94.3 | −2% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 95 miles | 95.5 | 93.7 | −4% |
| Lafayette, IN | 100 miles | 93.4 | 94.3 | −2% |