Home project costs in Bowling Green, KY
Every project we cover, priced for the Bowling Green metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Bowling Green sits 242nd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 90.2 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (155th). The metro has about 82,160 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. French drain (−3%), attic insulation (−3%) and sprinkler system (−4%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−12%), metal roof (−10%) and home addition (−9%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Bowling Green Warren Co Ap, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 28°F, a July average high of 90°F and 50 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 August through June.
What local trades earn in Bowling Green
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.58 | $20.13 | $23.85 | $22.66 | 0.89 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.62 | $25.33 | $25.33 | $29.12 | 0.87 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.46 | $28.93 | $30.35 | $28.78 | 1.01 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.41 | $30.89 | $42.62 | $30.67 | 1.01 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.00 | $23.74 | $28.06 | $27.41 | 0.87 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.33 | $26.80 | $33.00 | $30.38 | 0.88 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.96 | $23.40 | $24.19 | $26.65 | 0.88 |
Concrete & paving in Bowling Green
Across these 7 projects, Bowling Green averages −7% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at −5% and concrete driveway lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Bowling Green range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Bowling Green | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Bowling Green | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Bowling Green | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Bowling Green | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,750 | −5% |
| Paver patio cost in Bowling Green | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −7% |
| Concrete patio cost in Bowling Green | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Bowling Green | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Bowling Green
Across these 2 projects, Bowling Green averages −8% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −8% and composite deck lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Bowling Green range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Bowling Green | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Bowling Green | 300 sq ft | $11,000 – $22,000 | −9% |
Building & additions in Bowling Green
The 2 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Bowling Green, from −9% (home addition) to −8% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Bowling Green range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Bowling Green | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,400 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Bowling Green | 300 sq ft | $34,400 – $69,800 | −9% |
Doors & windows in Bowling Green
Across these 5 projects, Bowling Green averages −7% against national midpoints. Front door is highest at −6% and patio door lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Bowling Green range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Bowling Green | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Bowling Green | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door cost in Bowling Green | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Bowling Green | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Bowling Green | 1 door | $560 – $5,500 | −8% |
Fencing in Bowling Green
Across these 4 projects, Bowling Green averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −6% and chain-link fence lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Bowling Green range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Bowling Green | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Bowling Green | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Bowling Green | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Bowling Green | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Bowling Green
Across these 5 projects, Bowling Green averages −8% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −3% and metal roof lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Bowling Green range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Bowling Green | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Bowling Green | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,600 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Bowling Green | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Bowling Green | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,700 – $23,100 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Bowling Green | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Bowling Green
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Bowling Green, from −8% (kitchen backsplash) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Bowling Green range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Bowling Green | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Bowling Green | 1 pan | $870 – $2,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Bowling Green | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Bowling Green | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Bowling Green | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Bowling Green
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Bowling Green, from −7% (sod installation) to −3% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Bowling Green range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Bowling Green | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Retaining wall cost in Bowling Green | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,750 – $12,800 | −5% |
| Sod installation cost in Bowling Green | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Bowling Green | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,600 | −4% |
| Inground pool cost in Bowling Green | 450 sq ft | $34,500 – $108,000 | −4% |
Flooring & interior in Bowling Green
Across these 3 projects, Bowling Green averages −10% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −8% and laminate flooring lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Bowling Green range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Bowling Green | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Bowling Green | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,200 | −12% |
| Tile flooring cost in Bowling Green | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,300 | −8% |
Bowling Green against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Bowling Green comes out −7% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Clarksville is the lowest at −9% (70 miles) and Evansville the highest at +2% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KYthis page | 90.2 | 96.2 | −7% | |
| Nashville, TN | 70 miles | 96.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Clarksville, TN | 70 miles | 90.9 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Louisville, KY | 90 miles | 93.1 | 96.2 | −4% |
| Evansville, IN | 95 miles | 91.5 | 94.3 | +2% |
| Lexington, KY | 130 miles | 92.9 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Knoxville, TN | 145 miles | 92.6 | 96.2 | −8% |