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Home project costs in Kansas

Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using Kansas wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.

Kansas ranks 42 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) on BEA's regional price index at 90.1, where the US is 100. Its goods index is 94.0 (rank 46). BLS counts 1,437,520 jobs across the state.

Statewide, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−3%), shower pan (−3%) and sod installation (−4%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−11%), laminate flooring (−11%) and metal roof (−9%).

Weather across the 2 metros we cover: January average lows of 20 to 23°F, July average highs of 90 to 93°F and 34 to 37 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Cities in Kansas

How the metros in Kansas compare

We priced all 38 projects in each of Kansas's 2 metros. On average Topeka sits highest (−6% versus the US) and Wichita lowest (−9%), 2.8 percentage points apart. Part of that gap is wages and part is materials, so check the individual city pages for the job you have in mind.

Metros in Kansas, by overall price level
MetroJobsPrice indexGoods indexAll projects vs. US
Topeka, KS115,75088.894.0−6%
Wichita, KS308,57088.994.0−9%

What trades earn in Kansas

Hourly wages for the trades used by the most projects: Kansas vs. the US (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
TradeProjects using it25th pctMedian75th pctUS medianRatio
Construction laborers (47-2061)25$17.94$21.56$23.66$22.660.95
Carpenters (47-2031)23$22.99$27.39$32.08$29.120.94
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073)10$21.50$24.82$29.82$28.780.86
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152)7$23.67$31.36$40.80$30.671.02
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051)6$22.15$25.06$30.10$27.410.91
Electricians (47-2111)6$24.67$31.66$38.73$30.381.04
Tile and stone setters (47-2044)5$23.50$26.40$29.74$26.770.99
Roofers (47-2181)5$21.23$22.69$29.48$26.650.85

Concrete & paving in Kansas

Across these 7 projects, Kansas averages −7% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −5% and gravel driveway lowest at −8%.

ProjectSizeKansas rangeUS midpoint
Concrete slab cost in Kansas400 sq ft$2,300 – $4,850$3,850
Concrete driveway cost in Kansas600 sq ft$3,400 – $8,550$6,450
Asphalt driveway cost in Kansas600 sq ft$2,850 – $6,850$5,250
Gravel driveway cost in Kansas1,000 sq ft$2,300 – $9,400$6,350
Paver patio cost in Kansas300 sq ft$2,850 – $5,200$4,250
Concrete patio cost in Kansas300 sq ft$1,150 – $3,700$2,650
Stamped concrete cost in Kansas400 sq ft$3,050 – $7,400$5,600

Decks & outdoor in Kansas

Across these 2 projects, Kansas averages −6% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −6% and wood deck lowest at −6%.

ProjectSizeKansas rangeUS midpoint
Wood deck cost in Kansas300 sq ft$7,100 – $14,300$11,400
Composite deck cost in Kansas300 sq ft$11,300 – $22,700$18,100

Building & additions in Kansas

The 2 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Kansas, from −7% (home addition) to −6% (detached garage).

ProjectSizeKansas rangeUS midpoint
Detached garage cost in Kansas576 sq ft$27,200 – $54,600$43,500
Home addition cost in Kansas300 sq ft$35,200 – $71,300$57,500

Doors & windows in Kansas

Across these 5 projects, Kansas averages −6% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −5% and patio door lowest at −8%.

ProjectSizeKansas rangeUS midpoint
Garage door cost in Kansas1 door$670 – $3,500$2,200
Storm door cost in Kansas1 door$330 – $890$650
Front door cost in Kansas1 door$470 – $2,350$1,500
Window replacement cost in Kansas10 windows$4,150 – $13,900$9,750
Patio door cost in Kansas1 door$560 – $5,550$3,300

Fencing in Kansas

Across these 4 projects, Kansas averages −6% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at −5% and vinyl fence lowest at −6%.

ProjectSizeKansas rangeUS midpoint
Wood fence cost in Kansas150 linear ft$2,850 – $7,200$5,350
Vinyl fence cost in Kansas150 linear ft$4,250 – $8,600$6,850
Chain-link fence cost in Kansas150 linear ft$1,450 – $5,800$3,850
Aluminum fence cost in Kansas150 linear ft$3,600 – $10,800$7,600

Roofing & exterior in Kansas

Across these 5 projects, Kansas averages −7% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −3% and roof replacement lowest at −11%.

ProjectSizeKansas rangeUS midpoint
Roof replacement cost in Kansas2,000 sq ft of roof$5,400 – $11,200$9,300
Metal roof cost in Kansas2,000 sq ft of roof$9,150 – $29,800$21,300
Gutters cost in Kansas160 linear ft$1,200 – $3,950$2,750
Vinyl siding cost in Kansas2,100 sq ft of wall$7,950 – $23,800$16,800
Attic insulation cost in Kansas1,000 sq ft$980 – $3,900$2,500

Kitchen & bath in Kansas

The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Kansas, from −6% (kitchen remodel) to −3% (shower pan).

ProjectSizeKansas rangeUS midpoint
Kitchen cabinets cost in Kansas25 linear ft$4,000 – $13,200$9,150
Shower pan cost in Kansas1 pan$920 – $2,700$1,850
Kitchen remodel cost in Kansas120 sq ft$17,400 – $29,600$25,000
Bathroom remodel cost in Kansas45 sq ft$4,450 – $22,100$14,000
Kitchen backsplash cost in Kansas30 sq ft$290 – $1,450$900

Landscaping & drainage in Kansas

The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Kansas, from −7% (French drain) to −4% (sod installation).

ProjectSizeKansas rangeUS midpoint
French drain cost in Kansas60 linear ft$560 – $1,950$1,350
Retaining wall cost in Kansas200 sq ft of wall face$6,600 – $12,600$10,300
Sod installation cost in Kansas1,500 sq ft$1,450 – $3,150$2,400
Sprinkler system cost in Kansas4,000 sq ft of lawn$3,800 – $9,500$7,000
Inground pool cost in Kansas450 sq ft$33,800 – $105,500$74,500

Flooring & interior in Kansas

Across these 3 projects, Kansas averages −7% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −4% and laminate flooring lowest at −11%.

ProjectSizeKansas rangeUS midpoint
Hardwood flooring cost in Kansas500 sq ft$5,100 – $11,600$9,000
Laminate flooring cost in Kansas500 sq ft$1,750 – $6,300$4,500
Tile flooring cost in Kansas200 sq ft$2,350 – $9,500$6,200