Home project costs in Monroe, LA
Every project we cover, priced for the Monroe metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Monroe area is 83.6 against 100 for the US, which puts Monroe 300th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.7. BLS counts roughly 87,500 jobs here.
In Monroe, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−7%), kitchen remodel (−9%) and garage door (−9%); the biggest discounts are concrete driveway (−19%), laminate flooring (−17%) and chain-link fence (−16%). 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 (Monroe Rgnl Ap, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 37°F, a July average high of 93°F and 55 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through May and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Monroe
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.44 | $17.24 | $21.89 | $22.66 | 0.76 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.57 | $23.27 | $26.63 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $17.49 | $22.12 | $25.63 | $28.78 | 0.77 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.64 | $26.77 | $29.81 | $30.67 | 0.87 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.05 | $20.67 | $26.80 | $27.41 | 0.75 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.86 | $29.30 | $30.52 | $30.38 | 0.96 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.92 | $23.30 | $28.90 | $26.65 | 0.87 |
Concrete & paving in Monroe
The 7 jobs here average −15% versus the US in Monroe, from −19% (concrete driveway) to −11% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Monroe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Monroe | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,500 | −14% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Monroe | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,450 | −19% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Monroe | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Monroe | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,700 | −15% |
| Paver patio cost in Monroe | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,650 | −15% |
| Concrete patio cost in Monroe | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,300 | −16% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Monroe | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −15% |
Decks & outdoor in Monroe
The 2 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Monroe, from −15% (composite deck) to −13% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Monroe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Monroe | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in Monroe | 300 sq ft | $10,200 – $20,500 | −15% |
Building & additions in Monroe
Across these 2 projects, Monroe averages −13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −13% and home addition lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Monroe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Monroe | 576 sq ft | $25,300 – $50,700 | −13% |
| Home addition cost in Monroe | 300 sq ft | $32,700 – $66,300 | −14% |
Doors & windows in Monroe
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Monroe, from −12% (patio door) to −9% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Monroe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Monroe | 1 door | $630 – $3,350 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Monroe | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Monroe | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement cost in Monroe | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −9% |
| Patio door cost in Monroe | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
Fencing in Monroe
The 4 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Monroe, from −16% (chain-link fence) to −10% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Monroe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Monroe | 150 linear ft | $2,600 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Monroe | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Monroe | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,100 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Monroe | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $10,100 | −12% |
Roofing & exterior in Monroe
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Monroe, from −14% (vinyl siding) to −7% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Monroe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Monroe | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Monroe | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,800 – $29,000 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Monroe | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Monroe | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,700 | −14% |
| Attic insulation cost in Monroe | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −7% |
Kitchen & bath in Monroe
Across these 5 projects, Monroe averages −12% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −9% and shower pan lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Monroe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Monroe | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Monroe | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Monroe | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,700 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Monroe | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Monroe | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
Landscaping & drainage in Monroe
Across these 5 projects, Monroe averages −13% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at −11% and sod installation lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Monroe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Monroe | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,800 | −14% |
| Retaining wall cost in Monroe | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Monroe | 1,500 sq ft | $1,250 – $2,750 | −16% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Monroe | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,500 – $8,700 | −13% |
| Inground pool cost in Monroe | 450 sq ft | $31,400 – $98,100 | −13% |
Flooring & interior in Monroe
The 3 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Monroe, from −17% (laminate flooring) to −12% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Monroe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Monroe | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Monroe | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,900 | −17% |
| Tile flooring cost in Monroe | 200 sq ft | $1,950 – $8,950 | −12% |
Monroe against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Monroe prices −13% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 1 lower. Texarkana is the lowest at −14% (135 miles) and Jackson the highest at −11% (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LAthis page | 83.6 | 93.7 | −13% | |
| Alexandria, LA | 95 miles | 85.7 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Shreveport, LA | 100 miles | 84.8 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Jackson, MS | 115 miles | 89.0 | 96.2 | −11% |
| Texarkana, TX | 135 miles | 84.0 | 93.7 | −14% |
| Little Rock, AR | 145 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −13% |
| Longview, TX | 155 miles | 89.5 | 93.8 | −13% |