Home project costs in Lafayette, IN
Every project we cover, priced for the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Lafayette sits 173rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 93.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 94.3 (214th). The metro has about 102,200 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 9 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 24 below, and 5 are level with it. French drain (+10%), gravel driveway (+8%) and inground pool (+4%) sit highest, and roof replacement (−12%), metal roof (−10%) and kitchen backsplash (−8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Lafayette Purdue Univ Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 18°F, a July average high of 84°F and 37 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 Lafayette
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.77 | $24.02 | $29.82 | $22.66 | 1.06 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.27 | $30.31 | $37.06 | $29.12 | 1.04 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.12 | $40.12 | $44.60 | $28.78 | 1.39 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.59 | $30.19 | $38.56 | $30.67 | 0.98 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.20 | $27.66 | $33.64 | $27.41 | 1.01 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $25.15 | $37.76 | $42.29 | $30.38 | 1.24 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.91 | $21.22 | $29.07 | $26.65 | 0.80 |
Concrete & paving in Lafayette
Across these 7 projects, Lafayette averages +2% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +8% and paver patio lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Lafayette range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Lafayette | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Lafayette | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Lafayette | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Lafayette | 1,000 sq ft | $2,750 – $11,000 | +8% |
| Paver patio cost in Lafayette | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Lafayette | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Lafayette | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $7,950 | level |
Decks & outdoor in Lafayette
Across these 2 projects, Lafayette averages level against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at level and wood deck lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Lafayette range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Lafayette | 300 sq ft | $7,450 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Composite deck cost in Lafayette | 300 sq ft | $12,100 – $24,200 | level |
Building & additions in Lafayette
The 2 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Lafayette, from −1% (home addition) to −1% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Lafayette range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Lafayette | 576 sq ft | $28,600 – $57,500 | −1% |
| Home addition cost in Lafayette | 300 sq ft | $37,500 – $75,900 | −1% |
Doors & windows in Lafayette
Across these 5 projects, Lafayette averages −2% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at level and front door lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Lafayette range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Lafayette | 1 door | $710 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Storm door cost in Lafayette | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Lafayette | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Lafayette | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Lafayette | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
Fencing in Lafayette
Across these 4 projects, Lafayette averages −1% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +1% and vinyl fence lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Lafayette range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Lafayette | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,550 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Lafayette | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,850 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Lafayette | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,250 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Lafayette | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,100 | −2% |
Roofing & exterior in Lafayette
Across these 5 projects, Lafayette averages −6% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at level and roof replacement lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Lafayette range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Lafayette | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,000 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Lafayette | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,400 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Lafayette | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Lafayette | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,000 | −1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Lafayette | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Kitchen & bath in Lafayette
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Lafayette, from −8% (kitchen backsplash) to level (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Lafayette range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Lafayette | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Lafayette | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Lafayette | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Lafayette | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Lafayette | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Lafayette
The 5 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Lafayette, from −4% (sod installation) to +10% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Lafayette range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Lafayette | 60 linear ft | $660 – $2,300 | +10% |
| Retaining wall cost in Lafayette | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,250 – $13,400 | +1% |
| Sod installation cost in Lafayette | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Lafayette | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,100 – $10,200 | +2% |
| Inground pool cost in Lafayette | 450 sq ft | $37,700 – $117,500 | +4% |
Flooring & interior in Lafayette
Across these 3 projects, Lafayette averages −5% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −3% and tile flooring lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Lafayette range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Lafayette | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,100 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Lafayette | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Lafayette | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,300 | −7% |
Lafayette against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Lafayette comes out −2% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Niles is the lowest at −6% (90 miles) and Bloomington the highest at +9% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, INthis page | 93.4 | 94.3 | −2% | |
| Indianapolis, IN | 65 miles | 95.7 | 94.3 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL | 70 miles | 92.7 | 93.6 | +7% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 75 miles | 87.8 | 94.3 | −3% |
| Bloomington, IN | 90 miles | 95.1 | 94.3 | −1% |
| Niles, MI | 90 miles | 92.4 | 93.7 | −6% |
| Bloomington, IL | 95 miles | 93.5 | 93.6 | +9% |