Home project costs in Cedar Rapids, IA
Every project we cover, priced for the Cedar Rapids metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Cedar Rapids area is 89.0 against 100 for the US, which puts Cedar Rapids 259th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.7. BLS counts roughly 139,260 jobs here.
In Cedar Rapids, 4 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 28 below, and 6 are level with it. The biggest premiums are sprinkler system (+5%), shower pan (+4%) and inground pool (+1%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−9%), garage door (−6%) and kitchen remodel (−6%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Cedar Rapids Muni Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 11°F, a July average high of 83°F and 36 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Cedar Rapids
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.73 | $23.40 | $28.57 | $22.66 | 1.03 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.11 | $28.33 | $31.75 | $29.12 | 0.97 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $28.00 | $30.44 | $35.30 | $28.78 | 1.06 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.95 | $40.01 | $41.02 | $30.67 | 1.30 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.53 | $27.96 | $32.31 | $27.41 | 1.02 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $19.28 | $24.15 | $30.12 | $30.38 | 0.79 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.42 | $23.00 | $29.18 | $26.65 | 0.86 |
Concrete & paving in Cedar Rapids
The 7 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Cedar Rapids, from −3% (concrete slab) to +1% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Cedar Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Cedar Rapids | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Cedar Rapids | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Cedar Rapids | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,400 | level |
| Gravel driveway cost in Cedar Rapids | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Paver patio cost in Cedar Rapids | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Cedar Rapids | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Cedar Rapids | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −2% |
Decks & outdoor in Cedar Rapids
The 2 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Cedar Rapids, from −4% (wood deck) to −3% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Cedar Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Cedar Rapids | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Cedar Rapids | 300 sq ft | $11,600 – $23,300 | −3% |
Building & additions in Cedar Rapids
Across these 2 projects, Cedar Rapids averages −5% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at −4% and detached garage lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Cedar Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Cedar Rapids | 576 sq ft | $27,500 – $55,200 | −5% |
| Home addition cost in Cedar Rapids | 300 sq ft | $36,500 – $73,800 | −4% |
Doors & windows in Cedar Rapids
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Cedar Rapids, from −6% (garage door) to −4% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Cedar Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Cedar Rapids | 1 door | $660 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Cedar Rapids | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Cedar Rapids | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Cedar Rapids | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Cedar Rapids | 1 door | $570 – $5,800 | −4% |
Fencing in Cedar Rapids
The 4 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Cedar Rapids, from −5% (vinyl fence) to −2% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Cedar Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Cedar Rapids | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Cedar Rapids | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Cedar Rapids | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,050 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Cedar Rapids | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | −2% |
Roofing & exterior in Cedar Rapids
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Cedar Rapids, from −9% (roof replacement) to level (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Cedar Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Cedar Rapids | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Cedar Rapids | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,800 – $31,000 | −4% |
| Gutters cost in Cedar Rapids | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | level |
| Vinyl siding cost in Cedar Rapids | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Cedar Rapids | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | level |
Kitchen & bath in Cedar Rapids
Across these 5 projects, Cedar Rapids averages −2% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +4% and kitchen remodel lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Cedar Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Cedar Rapids | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Shower pan cost in Cedar Rapids | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,850 | +4% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Cedar Rapids | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Cedar Rapids | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,900 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Cedar Rapids | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Cedar Rapids
Across these 5 projects, Cedar Rapids averages +1% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +5% and sod installation lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Cedar Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Cedar Rapids | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Retaining wall cost in Cedar Rapids | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,200 – $13,300 | level |
| Sod installation cost in Cedar Rapids | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Cedar Rapids | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,200 – $10,500 | +5% |
| Inground pool cost in Cedar Rapids | 450 sq ft | $36,600 – $114,500 | +1% |
Flooring & interior in Cedar Rapids
The 3 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Cedar Rapids, from −4% (tile flooring) to −1% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Cedar Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Cedar Rapids | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Cedar Rapids | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,900 | −1% |
| Tile flooring cost in Cedar Rapids | 200 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,500 | −4% |
Cedar Rapids against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Cedar Rapids prices −2% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Iowa City is the lowest at −6% (40 miles) and La Crosse the highest at +2% (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IAthis page | 89.0 | 93.7 | −2% | |
| Iowa City, IA | 40 miles | 91.5 | 93.7 | −6% |
| Dubuque, IA | 45 miles | 87.3 | 93.7 | −3% |
| Waterloo, IA | 55 miles | 87.1 | 93.7 | −2% |
| Davenport, IA | 75 miles | 89.1 | 94.2 | −1% |
| La Crosse, WI | 115 miles | 91.8 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Des Moines, IA | 115 miles | 91.7 | 93.7 | −1% |