Home project costs in Evansville, IN
Every project we cover, priced for the Evansville metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Evansville sits 220th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 91.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 94.3 (212th). The metro has about 135,250 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 24 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 9 below, and 5 are level with it. French drain (+12%), gravel driveway (+11%) and concrete driveway (+8%) sit highest, and sod installation (−4%), laminate flooring (−4%) and window replacement (−3%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Evansville Regional Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 26°F, a July average high of 89°F and 48 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in Evansville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.29 | $25.59 | $29.38 | $22.66 | 1.13 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.10 | $31.10 | $35.52 | $29.12 | 1.07 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.63 | $40.63 | $42.95 | $28.78 | 1.41 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $26.34 | $35.19 | $44.46 | $30.67 | 1.15 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $28.79 | $30.70 | $34.99 | $27.41 | 1.12 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.76 | $38.10 | $45.42 | $30.38 | 1.25 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.12 | $29.13 | $37.10 | $26.77 | 1.09 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $20.61 | $28.84 | $30.34 | $26.65 | 1.08 |
Concrete & paving in Evansville
Across these 7 projects, Evansville averages +5% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +11% and paver patio lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Evansville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Evansville | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Evansville | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $10,000 | +8% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Evansville | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Evansville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
| Paver patio cost in Evansville | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Evansville | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Evansville | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | +4% |
Decks & outdoor in Evansville
Across these 2 projects, Evansville averages +1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +2% and wood deck lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Evansville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Evansville | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,200 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Evansville | 300 sq ft | $12,400 – $24,700 | +2% |
Building & additions in Evansville
The 2 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Evansville, from +2% (detached garage) to +4% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Evansville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Evansville | 576 sq ft | $29,700 – $59,500 | +2% |
| Home addition cost in Evansville | 300 sq ft | $39,500 – $79,800 | +4% |
Doors & windows in Evansville
Across these 5 projects, Evansville averages −2% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at level and window replacement lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Evansville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Evansville | 1 door | $700 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Storm door cost in Evansville | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Evansville | 1 door | $510 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Evansville | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Evansville | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
Fencing in Evansville
Across these 4 projects, Evansville averages +1% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +4% and vinyl fence lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Evansville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Evansville | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Evansville | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $9,000 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Evansville | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,450 | +4% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Evansville | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,400 | level |
Roofing & exterior in Evansville
Across these 5 projects, Evansville averages +2% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +4% and attic insulation lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Evansville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Evansville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,400 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Metal roof cost in Evansville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $33,300 | +4% |
| Gutters cost in Evansville | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Evansville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Evansville | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in Evansville
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Evansville, from −3% (kitchen remodel) to +4% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Evansville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Evansville | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,300 | +1% |
| Shower pan cost in Evansville | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,850 | +4% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Evansville | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Evansville | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Evansville | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Landscaping & drainage in Evansville
The 5 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Evansville, from −4% (sod installation) to +12% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Evansville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Evansville | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Evansville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,450 – $13,700 | +3% |
| Sod installation cost in Evansville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Evansville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,300 – $10,700 | +7% |
| Inground pool cost in Evansville | 450 sq ft | $38,800 – $121,000 | +7% |
Flooring & interior in Evansville
Across these 3 projects, Evansville averages −2% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at level and laminate flooring lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Evansville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Evansville | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,200 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Evansville | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,700 | −4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Evansville | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $9,900 | level |
Evansville against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Evansville comes out +2% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Clarksville is the lowest at −9% (95 miles) and Bloomington the highest at −1% (95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, INthis page | 91.5 | 94.3 | +2% | |
| Clarksville, TN | 95 miles | 90.9 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 95 miles | 87.8 | 94.3 | −3% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 95 miles | 90.2 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Bloomington, IN | 95 miles | 95.1 | 94.3 | −1% |
| Louisville, KY | 105 miles | 93.1 | 96.2 | −4% |
| Nashville, TN | 145 miles | 96.3 | 96.2 | −5% |