Home project costs in Slidell, LA
Every project we cover, priced for the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Slidell sits 191st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 92.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.7 (281st). The metro has about 98,240 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 (−6%), sod installation (−8%) and kitchen remodel (−8%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−17%), composite deck (−14%) and chain-link fence (−14%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Slidell, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 42°F, a July average high of 90°F and 66 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through June; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Slidell
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.79 | $18.41 | $22.69 | $22.66 | 0.81 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $17.98 | $23.23 | $28.08 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.64 | $24.32 | $31.88 | $28.78 | 0.85 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.32 | $28.25 | $30.78 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.18 | $27.25 | $30.45 | $30.38 | 0.90 |
| 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 Slidell
Across these 7 projects, Slidell averages −11% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −9% and concrete driveway lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Slidell range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Slidell | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,650 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Slidell | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Slidell | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Slidell | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,000 | −12% |
| Paver patio cost in Slidell | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Slidell | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Slidell | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Slidell
Across these 2 projects, Slidell averages −13% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −12% and composite deck lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Slidell range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Slidell | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Composite deck cost in Slidell | 300 sq ft | $10,300 – $20,700 | −14% |
Building & additions in Slidell
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Slidell, from −13% (home addition) to −12% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Slidell range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Slidell | 576 sq ft | $25,600 – $51,300 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Slidell | 300 sq ft | $33,000 – $66,900 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Slidell
Across these 5 projects, Slidell averages −11% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −10% and patio door lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Slidell range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Slidell | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Storm door cost in Slidell | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door cost in Slidell | 1 door | $430 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Slidell | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Slidell | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −13% |
Fencing in Slidell
Across these 4 projects, Slidell averages −12% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −9% and chain-link fence lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Slidell range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Slidell | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,750 | −12% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Slidell | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Slidell | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,250 | −14% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Slidell | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
Roofing & exterior in Slidell
Across these 5 projects, Slidell averages −10% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −6% and vinyl siding lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Slidell range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Slidell | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Slidell | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,200 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Slidell | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Slidell | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,900 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Slidell | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Slidell
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Slidell, from −12% (kitchen cabinets) to −8% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Slidell range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Slidell | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Shower pan cost in Slidell | 1 pan | $820 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Slidell | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $28,900 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Slidell | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Slidell | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
Landscaping & drainage in Slidell
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Slidell, from −11% (French drain) to −8% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Slidell range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Slidell | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Slidell | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,350 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Slidell | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Slidell | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,000 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in Slidell | 450 sq ft | $32,300 – $101,000 | −11% |
Flooring & interior in Slidell
Across these 3 projects, Slidell averages −14% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −12% and laminate flooring lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Slidell range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Slidell | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Slidell | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,900 | −17% |
| Tile flooring cost in Slidell | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $8,950 | −12% |
Slidell against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Slidell comes out −11% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Hattiesburg is the lowest at −12% (70 miles) and Baton Rouge the highest at −8% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LAthis page | 92.7 | 93.7 | −11% | |
| Gulfport, MS | 55 miles | 90.0 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 70 miles | 87.6 | 96.2 | −12% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 70 miles | 90.8 | 93.7 | −8% |
| New Orleans, LA | 80 miles | 92.6 | 93.7 | −10% |
| Houma, LA | 90 miles | 85.1 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Mobile, AL | 105 miles | 88.1 | 96.4 | −11% |