Home project costs in Alexandria, LA
Every project we cover, priced for the Alexandria metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Alexandria sits 294th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 85.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.7 (284th). The metro has about 60,000 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. Attic insulation (−7%), kitchen remodel (−9%) and window replacement (−10%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−17%), composite deck (−16%) and chain-link fence (−16%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Alexandria, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 39°F, a July average high of 92°F and 61 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through June and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Alexandria
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $15.53 | $17.76 | $21.18 | $22.66 | 0.78 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $17.11 | $21.43 | $25.07 | $28.78 | 0.74 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.42 | $27.63 | $30.64 | $30.67 | 0.90 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.47 | $24.14 | $29.80 | $30.38 | 0.79 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Alexandria
Across these 7 projects, Alexandria averages −13% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −11% and gravel driveway lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Alexandria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Alexandria | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Alexandria | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Alexandria | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Alexandria | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,700 | −15% |
| Paver patio cost in Alexandria | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Concrete patio cost in Alexandria | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Alexandria | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Alexandria
Across these 2 projects, Alexandria averages −15% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −13% and composite deck lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Alexandria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Alexandria | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,100 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in Alexandria | 300 sq ft | $10,100 – $20,300 | −16% |
Building & additions in Alexandria
The 2 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Alexandria, from −15% (home addition) to −13% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Alexandria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Alexandria | 576 sq ft | $25,200 – $50,500 | −13% |
| Home addition cost in Alexandria | 300 sq ft | $32,300 – $65,500 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Alexandria
Across these 5 projects, Alexandria averages −11% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −10% and patio door lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Alexandria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Alexandria | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
| Storm door cost in Alexandria | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door cost in Alexandria | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Alexandria | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Alexandria | 1 door | $530 – $5,200 | −13% |
Fencing in Alexandria
Across these 4 projects, Alexandria averages −13% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −10% and chain-link fence lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Alexandria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Alexandria | 150 linear ft | $2,600 – $6,650 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Alexandria | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Alexandria | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,100 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Alexandria | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $10,100 | −12% |
Roofing & exterior in Alexandria
Across these 5 projects, Alexandria averages −11% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −7% and vinyl siding lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Alexandria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Alexandria | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Alexandria | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Alexandria | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Alexandria | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,200 – $21,600 | −14% |
| Attic insulation cost in Alexandria | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −7% |
Kitchen & bath in Alexandria
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Alexandria, from −14% (kitchen cabinets) to −9% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Alexandria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Alexandria | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,900 | −14% |
| Shower pan cost in Alexandria | 1 pan | $810 – $2,450 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Alexandria | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Alexandria | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Alexandria | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
Landscaping & drainage in Alexandria
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Alexandria, from −14% (French drain) to −11% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Alexandria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Alexandria | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,800 | −14% |
| Retaining wall cost in Alexandria | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Alexandria | 1,500 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,900 | −12% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Alexandria | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,500 – $8,800 | −12% |
| Inground pool cost in Alexandria | 450 sq ft | $31,500 – $98,300 | −13% |
Flooring & interior in Alexandria
Across these 3 projects, Alexandria averages −14% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −12% and laminate flooring lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Alexandria range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Alexandria | 500 sq ft | $4,700 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Alexandria | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,850 | −17% |
| Tile flooring cost in Alexandria | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $8,950 | −12% |
Alexandria against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Alexandria comes out −12% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and none lower. Monroe is the lowest at −13% (95 miles) and Beaumont the highest at −7% (130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | 85.7 | 93.7 | −12% | |
| Lafayette, LA | 95 miles | 87.2 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 95 miles | 85.9 | 93.7 | −10% |
| Monroe, LA | 95 miles | 83.6 | 93.7 | −13% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 100 miles | 90.8 | 93.7 | −8% |
| Shreveport, LA | 105 miles | 84.8 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Beaumont, TX | 130 miles | 90.0 | 93.8 | −7% |