Home project costs in Indianapolis, IN
Every project we cover, priced for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Indianapolis sits 138th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 95.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 94.3 (210th). The metro has about 1,105,170 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 20 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 14 below, and 4 are level with it. French drain (+11%), gravel driveway (+8%) and inground pool (+8%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−6%), tile flooring (−6%) and roof replacement (−5%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Indianapolis, 8 miles away) shows a January average low of 21°F, a July average high of 85°F and 44 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 Indianapolis
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.00 | $24.54 | $30.09 | $22.66 | 1.08 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $25.02 | $31.28 | $37.14 | $29.12 | 1.07 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.58 | $39.51 | $44.60 | $28.78 | 1.37 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.76 | $37.01 | $46.87 | $30.67 | 1.21 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.90 | $29.86 | $34.24 | $27.41 | 1.09 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.16 | $31.31 | $41.97 | $30.38 | 1.03 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.03 | $24.31 | $27.66 | $26.77 | 0.91 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.49 | $24.80 | $31.35 | $26.65 | 0.93 |
Concrete & paving in Indianapolis
Across these 7 projects, Indianapolis averages +4% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +8% and asphalt driveway lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Indianapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Indianapolis | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Indianapolis | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,800 | +6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Indianapolis | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Indianapolis | 1,000 sq ft | $2,750 – $11,000 | +8% |
| Paver patio cost in Indianapolis | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,600 | +3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Indianapolis | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Indianapolis | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | +3% |
Decks & outdoor in Indianapolis
Across these 2 projects, Indianapolis averages +1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +2% and wood deck lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Indianapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Indianapolis | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,200 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Indianapolis | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,700 | +2% |
Building & additions in Indianapolis
The 2 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Indianapolis, from level (detached garage) to +3% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Indianapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Indianapolis | 576 sq ft | $29,000 – $58,200 | level |
| Home addition cost in Indianapolis | 300 sq ft | $39,000 – $79,000 | +3% |
Doors & windows in Indianapolis
Across these 5 projects, Indianapolis averages −1% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +1% and front door lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Indianapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Indianapolis | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
| Storm door cost in Indianapolis | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Indianapolis | 1 door | $510 – $2,400 | −2% |
| Window replacement cost in Indianapolis | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Patio door cost in Indianapolis | 1 door | $590 – $6,050 | +1% |
Fencing in Indianapolis
Across these 4 projects, Indianapolis averages level against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +3% and vinyl fence lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Indianapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Indianapolis | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | level |
| Vinyl fence cost in Indianapolis | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,950 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Indianapolis | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,350 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Indianapolis | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,300 | −1% |
Roofing & exterior in Indianapolis
Across these 5 projects, Indianapolis averages −1% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +3% and roof replacement lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Indianapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Indianapolis | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,800 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Metal roof cost in Indianapolis | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,800 – $31,100 | −4% |
| Gutters cost in Indianapolis | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Indianapolis | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,400 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Indianapolis | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
Kitchen & bath in Indianapolis
The 5 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Indianapolis, from −6% (kitchen backsplash) to +1% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Indianapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Indianapolis | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,300 | +1% |
| Shower pan cost in Indianapolis | 1 pan | $960 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Indianapolis | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Indianapolis | 45 sq ft | $4,700 – $23,400 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Indianapolis | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Indianapolis
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Indianapolis, from −3% (sod installation) to +11% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Indianapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Indianapolis | 60 linear ft | $660 – $2,300 | +11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Indianapolis | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,650 – $14,000 | +5% |
| Sod installation cost in Indianapolis | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Indianapolis | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,300 – $10,700 | +7% |
| Inground pool cost in Indianapolis | 450 sq ft | $38,900 – $121,500 | +8% |
Flooring & interior in Indianapolis
Across these 3 projects, Indianapolis averages −2% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at +2% and tile flooring lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Indianapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Indianapolis | 500 sq ft | $5,500 – $12,400 | −1% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Indianapolis | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,050 | +2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Indianapolis | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,400 | −6% |
Indianapolis against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Indianapolis comes out +1% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Terre Haute is the lowest at −3% (70 miles) and Cincinnati the highest at −1% (100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, INthis page | 95.7 | 94.3 | +1% | |
| Bloomington, IN | 50 miles | 95.1 | 94.3 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 65 miles | 93.4 | 94.3 | −2% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 70 miles | 87.8 | 94.3 | −3% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 95 miles | 92.6 | 94.3 | −2% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 100 miles | 95.4 | 93.8 | −1% |
| Dayton, OH | 105 miles | 92.7 | 93.6 | −2% |