Home project costs in Baton Rouge, LA
Every project we cover, priced for the Baton Rouge metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Baton Rouge sits 236th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 90.8 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.7 (277th). The metro has about 409,690 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. Asphalt driveway (−3%), sprinkler system (−4%) and concrete driveway (−4%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−14%), tile flooring (−12%) and kitchen backsplash (−11%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Baton Rouge Ryan Ap, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 42°F, a July average high of 92°F and 62 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through May; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Baton Rouge
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.59 | $18.58 | $22.72 | $22.66 | 0.82 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.20 | $26.75 | $29.27 | $29.12 | 0.92 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.59 | $27.99 | $31.00 | $28.78 | 0.97 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $30.03 | $35.69 | $37.19 | $30.67 | 1.16 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.79 | $29.45 | $35.01 | $27.41 | 1.07 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.11 | $31.41 | $37.40 | $30.38 | 1.03 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.03 | $23.70 | $26.21 | $26.65 | 0.89 |
Concrete & paving in Baton Rouge
The 7 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Baton Rouge, from −10% (paver patio) to −3% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Baton Rouge range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Baton Rouge | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Baton Rouge | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,850 | −4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Baton Rouge | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,250 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Baton Rouge | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,350 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Baton Rouge | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Concrete patio cost in Baton Rouge | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Baton Rouge | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −4% |
Decks & outdoor in Baton Rouge
The 2 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Baton Rouge, from −9% (composite deck) to −8% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Baton Rouge range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Baton Rouge | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Baton Rouge | 300 sq ft | $11,000 – $22,100 | −9% |
Building & additions in Baton Rouge
Across these 2 projects, Baton Rouge averages −6% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at −5% and detached garage lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Baton Rouge range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Baton Rouge | 576 sq ft | $27,000 – $54,200 | −7% |
| Home addition cost in Baton Rouge | 300 sq ft | $36,100 – $73,100 | −5% |
Doors & windows in Baton Rouge
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Baton Rouge, from −8% (patio door) to −6% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Baton Rouge range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Baton Rouge | 1 door | $660 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Baton Rouge | 1 door | $330 – $880 | −7% |
| Front door cost in Baton Rouge | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Baton Rouge | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Baton Rouge | 1 door | $550 – $5,500 | −8% |
Fencing in Baton Rouge
The 4 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Baton Rouge, from −11% (chain-link fence) to −8% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Baton Rouge range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Baton Rouge | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Baton Rouge | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Baton Rouge | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −11% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Baton Rouge | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,400 | −9% |
Roofing & exterior in Baton Rouge
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Baton Rouge, from −10% (roof replacement) to −6% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Baton Rouge range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Baton Rouge | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Baton Rouge | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,400 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Baton Rouge | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Baton Rouge | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Baton Rouge | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Baton Rouge
Across these 5 projects, Baton Rouge averages −6% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at −4% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Baton Rouge range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Baton Rouge | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,200 | −6% |
| Shower pan cost in Baton Rouge | 1 pan | $910 – $2,650 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Baton Rouge | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Baton Rouge | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Baton Rouge | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Baton Rouge
Across these 5 projects, Baton Rouge averages −7% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at −4% and French drain lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Baton Rouge range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Baton Rouge | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Retaining wall cost in Baton Rouge | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,450 – $12,400 | −8% |
| Sod installation cost in Baton Rouge | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Baton Rouge | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,650 | −4% |
| Inground pool cost in Baton Rouge | 450 sq ft | $33,500 – $104,500 | −7% |
Flooring & interior in Baton Rouge
The 3 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Baton Rouge, from −14% (laminate flooring) to −9% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Baton Rouge range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Baton Rouge | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Baton Rouge | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,100 | −14% |
| Tile flooring cost in Baton Rouge | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,000 | −12% |
Baton Rouge against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Baton Rouge comes out −8% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Alexandria is the lowest at −12% (100 miles) and New Orleans the highest at −10% (125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LAthis page | 90.8 | 93.7 | −8% | |
| Lafayette, LA | 70 miles | 87.2 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Slidell, LA | 70 miles | 92.7 | 93.7 | −11% |
| Houma, LA | 85 miles | 85.1 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Alexandria, LA | 100 miles | 85.7 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 120 miles | 87.6 | 96.2 | −12% |
| New Orleans, LA | 125 miles | 92.6 | 93.7 | −10% |