Home project costs in Topeka, KS
Every project we cover, priced for the Topeka metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Topeka sits 261st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 88.8 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 94.0 (227th). The metro has about 115,750 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 36 below, and 1 is level with it. Shower pan (+1%), sprinkler system (level) and attic insulation (−3%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−13%), patio door (−10%) and hardwood flooring (−10%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Topeka Muni Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 20°F, a July average high of 90°F and 37 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through June and August through October; for exterior installation, they are February through June and August through November.
What local trades earn in Topeka
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.78 | $22.15 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.98 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.76 | $24.62 | $29.63 | $29.12 | 0.85 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.57 | $27.29 | $31.36 | $28.78 | 0.95 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.59 | $36.10 | $43.10 | $30.67 | 1.18 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.63 | $25.69 | $32.10 | $27.41 | 0.94 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.85 | $31.50 | $38.73 | $30.38 | 1.04 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.69 | $22.79 | $30.55 | $26.65 | 0.86 |
Concrete & paving in Topeka
The 7 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Topeka, from −6% (concrete patio) to −3% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Topeka range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Topeka | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,850 | −6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Topeka | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Topeka | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Topeka | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,700 | −5% |
| Paver patio cost in Topeka | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Topeka | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Topeka | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | −6% |
Decks & outdoor in Topeka
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Topeka, from −10% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Topeka range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Topeka | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Topeka | 300 sq ft | $10,800 – $21,700 | −10% |
Building & additions in Topeka
Across these 2 projects, Topeka averages −9% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −8% and home addition lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Topeka range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Topeka | 576 sq ft | $26,700 – $53,600 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Topeka | 300 sq ft | $34,400 – $69,800 | −9% |
Doors & windows in Topeka
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Topeka, from −10% (patio door) to −7% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Topeka range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Topeka | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Topeka | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Topeka | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Topeka | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Patio door cost in Topeka | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
Fencing in Topeka
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Topeka, from −8% (wood fence) to −6% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Topeka range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Topeka | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Topeka | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,550 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Topeka | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Topeka | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Topeka
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Topeka, from −10% (roof replacement) to −3% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Topeka range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Topeka | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Topeka | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,250 – $29,900 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in Topeka | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Topeka | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Topeka | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Topeka
Across these 5 projects, Topeka averages −5% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +1% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Topeka range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Topeka | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,800 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Topeka | 1 pan | $980 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Topeka | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Topeka | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Topeka | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Topeka
Across these 5 projects, Topeka averages −3% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at level and sod installation lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Topeka range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Topeka | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Retaining wall cost in Topeka | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,850 – $12,900 | −4% |
| Sod installation cost in Topeka | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,100 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Topeka | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,000 – $10,000 | level |
| Inground pool cost in Topeka | 450 sq ft | $35,000 – $109,500 | −3% |
Flooring & interior in Topeka
The 3 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Topeka, from −13% (laminate flooring) to −4% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Topeka range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Topeka | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Topeka | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,150 | −13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Topeka | 200 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,550 | −4% |
Topeka against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Topeka comes out −6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 1 lower. Wichita is the lowest at −9% (125 miles) and Kansas City the highest at roughly level (75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | 88.8 | 94.0 | −6% | |
| Kansas City, MO | 75 miles | 92.5 | 94.1 | level |
| Wichita, KS | 125 miles | 88.9 | 94.0 | −9% |
| Lincoln, NE | 135 miles | 91.6 | 94.1 | −6% |
| Joplin, MO | 150 miles | 85.7 | 94.2 | −6% |
| Omaha, NE | 155 miles | 91.9 | 94.1 | −4% |
| Columbia, MO | 175 miles | 89.4 | 94.2 | −3% |