Home project costs in Wichita, KS
Every project we cover, priced for the Wichita metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Wichita area is 88.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Wichita 260th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 94.0. BLS counts roughly 308,570 jobs here.
In Wichita, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−3%), sod installation (−5%) and kitchen remodel (−7%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−13%), roof replacement (−13%) and metal roof (−12%). 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 (Wichita, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 23°F, a July average high of 93°F and 34 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are February through June and September through December.
What local trades earn in Wichita
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.93 | $19.89 | $22.93 | $22.66 | 0.88 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.49 | $24.49 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.84 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.50 | $24.00 | $28.54 | $28.78 | 0.83 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.29 | $29.30 | $39.21 | $30.67 | 0.96 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.04 | $23.45 | $27.91 | $27.41 | 0.86 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $25.07 | $31.57 | $38.48 | $30.38 | 1.04 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.83 | $23.33 | $27.43 | $26.77 | 0.87 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.81 | $22.00 | $27.49 | $26.65 | 0.83 |
Concrete & paving in Wichita
Across these 7 projects, Wichita averages −10% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −7% and concrete driveway lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Wichita range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Wichita | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Wichita | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Wichita | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Wichita | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Paver patio cost in Wichita | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −7% |
| Concrete patio cost in Wichita | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Wichita | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
Decks & outdoor in Wichita
Across these 2 projects, Wichita averages −11% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −10% and composite deck lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Wichita range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Wichita | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Wichita | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −11% |
Building & additions in Wichita
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Wichita, from −11% (home addition) to −10% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Wichita range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Wichita | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,500 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Wichita | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,700 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Wichita
Across these 5 projects, Wichita averages −9% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Wichita range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Wichita | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Wichita | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Wichita | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Wichita | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Patio door cost in Wichita | 1 door | $540 – $5,350 | −11% |
Fencing in Wichita
Across these 4 projects, Wichita averages −9% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −8% and chain-link fence lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Wichita range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Wichita | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $6,950 | −10% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Wichita | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Wichita | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −11% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Wichita | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,400 | −9% |
Roofing & exterior in Wichita
Across these 5 projects, Wichita averages −10% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −3% and roof replacement lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Wichita range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Wichita | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Wichita | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,700 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Wichita | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Wichita | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| Attic insulation cost in Wichita | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,850 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Wichita
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Wichita, from −10% (kitchen cabinets) to −7% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Wichita range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Wichita | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,600 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Wichita | 1 pan | $850 – $2,550 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Wichita | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Wichita | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Wichita | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Wichita
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Wichita, from −9% (French drain) to −5% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Wichita range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Wichita | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Retaining wall cost in Wichita | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,500 – $12,400 | −8% |
| Sod installation cost in Wichita | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Wichita | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,200 | −8% |
| Inground pool cost in Wichita | 450 sq ft | $32,900 – $103,000 | −9% |
Flooring & interior in Wichita
Across these 3 projects, Wichita averages −11% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −9% and laminate flooring lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Wichita range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Wichita | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Wichita | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,100 | −13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Wichita | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,200 | −9% |
Wichita against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Wichita prices −9% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Fayetteville is the lowest at −12% (205 miles) and Kansas City the highest at roughly level (175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | 88.9 | 94.0 | −9% | |
| Tulsa, OK | 110 miles | 89.2 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Topeka, KS | 125 miles | 88.8 | 94.0 | −6% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 155 miles | 90.4 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Joplin, MO | 155 miles | 85.7 | 94.2 | −6% |
| Kansas City, MO | 175 miles | 92.5 | 94.1 | level |
| Fayetteville, AR | 205 miles | 91.4 | 93.6 | −12% |