Home project costs in Louisville, KY
Every project we cover, priced for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Louisville sits 181st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 93.1 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (179th). The metro has about 685,190 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 2 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 33 below, and 3 are level with it. Sprinkler system (+2%), attic insulation (+2%) and asphalt driveway (level) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−8%), roof replacement (−7%) and tile flooring (−7%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Louisville Intl Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 28°F, a July average high of 89°F and 48 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in Louisville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.98 | $22.80 | $28.03 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.31 | $27.17 | $31.24 | $29.12 | 0.93 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.35 | $29.76 | $36.49 | $28.78 | 1.03 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.84 | $35.91 | $42.51 | $30.67 | 1.17 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.27 | $25.34 | $29.98 | $27.41 | 0.92 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.33 | $30.02 | $38.92 | $30.38 | 0.99 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $21.42 | $22.85 | $26.43 | $26.77 | 0.85 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.77 | $23.64 | $30.14 | $26.65 | 0.89 |
Concrete & paving in Louisville
The 7 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Louisville, from −4% (concrete patio) to level (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Louisville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Louisville | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $5,000 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Louisville | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,850 | −4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Louisville | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | level |
| Gravel driveway cost in Louisville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Paver patio cost in Louisville | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Louisville | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Louisville | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −4% |
Decks & outdoor in Louisville
The 2 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Louisville, from −5% (composite deck) to −4% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Louisville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Louisville | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Louisville | 300 sq ft | $11,500 – $23,000 | −5% |
Building & additions in Louisville
Across these 2 projects, Louisville averages −5% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −5% and home addition lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Louisville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Louisville | 576 sq ft | $27,600 – $55,500 | −5% |
| Home addition cost in Louisville | 300 sq ft | $36,000 – $73,000 | −5% |
Doors & windows in Louisville
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Louisville, from −5% (storm door) to −4% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Louisville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Louisville | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Louisville | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Louisville | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Louisville | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Louisville | 1 door | $570 – $5,750 | −4% |
Fencing in Louisville
The 4 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Louisville, from −4% (wood fence) to −3% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Louisville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Louisville | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Louisville | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Louisville | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,950 | −3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Louisville | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −3% |
Roofing & exterior in Louisville
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Louisville, from −7% (roof replacement) to +2% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Louisville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Louisville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Metal roof cost in Louisville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,400 – $30,600 | −6% |
| Gutters cost in Louisville | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Louisville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,100 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Louisville | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Louisville
Across these 5 projects, Louisville averages −4% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at −1% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Louisville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Louisville | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Shower pan cost in Louisville | 1 pan | $930 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Louisville | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Louisville | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Louisville | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Louisville
Across these 5 projects, Louisville averages −1% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +2% and sod installation lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Louisville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Louisville | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Retaining wall cost in Louisville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,100 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Louisville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Louisville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,100 – $10,200 | +2% |
| Inground pool cost in Louisville | 450 sq ft | $35,900 – $112,500 | level |
Flooring & interior in Louisville
The 3 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Louisville, from −7% (tile flooring) to −5% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Louisville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Louisville | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Louisville | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Louisville | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,350 | −7% |
Louisville against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Louisville comes out −4% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Bowling Green is the lowest at −7% (90 miles) and Evansville the highest at +2% (105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KYthis page | 93.1 | 96.2 | −4% | |
| Lexington, KY | 70 miles | 92.9 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Bloomington, IN | 90 miles | 95.1 | 94.3 | −1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 90 miles | 95.4 | 93.8 | −1% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 90 miles | 90.2 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Evansville, IN | 105 miles | 91.5 | 94.3 | +2% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 110 miles | 95.7 | 94.3 | +1% |