Home project costs in Maine
Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using Maine wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.
On BEA's regional price index, Maine is number 26 of 51 (50 states and DC) at 97.0, with 100 as the US average. Goods prices come in at 97.2, rank 22. The state has 640,610 jobs in the BLS survey.
Statewide, 6 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 29 below, and 3 are level with it. The biggest premiums are kitchen backsplash (+9%), tile flooring (+7%) and shower pan (+6%); the biggest discounts are retaining wall (−9%), roof replacement (−6%) and inground pool (−6%).
Weather across the 2 metros we cover: January average lows of 9 to 16°F, July average highs of 80 to 80°F and 42 to 48 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Cities in Maine
How the metros in Maine compare
Inside Maine, Portland is the priciest of the 2 metros we cover at +1% against the US midpoint (averaged over all 38 projects), and Bangor the cheapest at −4%. That is a gap of 4.7 percentage points between the two. Part of that gap is wages and part is materials, so check the individual city pages for the job you have in mind.
| Metro | Jobs | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 | 101.9 | 97.2 | +1% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 | 96.5 | 97.2 | −4% |
What trades earn in Maine
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.51 | $22.32 | $25.51 | $22.66 | 0.98 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $25.46 | $29.88 | $35.00 | $29.12 | 1.03 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.52 | $26.99 | $29.56 | $28.78 | 0.94 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.47 | $30.77 | $36.41 | $30.67 | 1.00 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.69 | $26.77 | $30.04 | $27.41 | 0.98 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $30.25 | $36.24 | $40.57 | $30.38 | 1.19 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $31.33 | $34.00 | $44.08 | $26.77 | 1.27 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.63 | $24.10 | $28.40 | $26.65 | 0.90 |
Concrete & paving in Maine
The 7 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Maine, from −5% (paver patio) to −1% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Maine range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Maine | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,850 |
| Concrete driveway cost in Maine | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $9,000 | $6,450 |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Maine | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,250 |
| Gravel driveway cost in Maine | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,350 |
| Paver patio cost in Maine | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,250 |
| Concrete patio cost in Maine | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,650 |
| Stamped concrete cost in Maine | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,600 |
Decks & outdoor in Maine
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Maine, from −1% (wood deck) to level (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Maine range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Maine | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | $11,400 |
| Composite deck cost in Maine | 300 sq ft | $12,000 – $24,100 | $18,100 |
Building & additions in Maine
Across these 2 projects, Maine averages level against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +1% and detached garage lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Maine range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Maine | 576 sq ft | $28,800 – $57,700 | $43,500 |
| Home addition cost in Maine | 300 sq ft | $38,200 – $77,400 | $57,500 |
Doors & windows in Maine
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Maine, from −4% (window replacement) to level (garage door).
| Project | Size | Maine range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Maine | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 |
| Storm door cost in Maine | 1 door | $350 – $940 | $650 |
| Front door cost in Maine | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 |
| Window replacement cost in Maine | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,750 |
| Patio door cost in Maine | 1 door | $580 – $5,800 | $3,300 |
Fencing in Maine
The 4 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Maine, from −2% (vinyl fence) to −1% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Maine range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Maine | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,550 | $5,350 |
| Vinyl fence cost in Maine | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $8,950 | $6,850 |
| Chain-link fence cost in Maine | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,850 |
| Aluminum fence cost in Maine | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,600 |
Roofing & exterior in Maine
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Maine, from −6% (roof replacement) to −1% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Maine range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Maine | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,800 | $9,300 |
| Metal roof cost in Maine | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,550 – $31,000 | $21,300 |
| Gutters cost in Maine | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,750 |
| Vinyl siding cost in Maine | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,800 |
| Attic insulation cost in Maine | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | $2,500 |
Kitchen & bath in Maine
Across these 5 projects, Maine averages +4% against national midpoints. Kitchen backsplash is highest at +9% and kitchen remodel lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Maine range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Maine | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 |
| Shower pan cost in Maine | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | $1,850 |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Maine | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,300 | $25,000 |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Maine | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,000 |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Maine | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | $900 |
Landscaping & drainage in Maine
Across these 5 projects, Maine averages −3% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at +5% and retaining wall lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Maine range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Maine | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | $1,350 |
| Retaining wall cost in Maine | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,300 | $10,300 |
| Sod installation cost in Maine | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,450 | $2,400 |
| Sprinkler system cost in Maine | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,800 | $7,000 |
| Inground pool cost in Maine | 450 sq ft | $34,000 – $106,000 | $74,500 |
Flooring & interior in Maine
The 3 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Maine, from −2% (laminate flooring) to +7% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Maine range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Maine | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,300 | $9,000 |
| Laminate flooring cost in Maine | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $6,850 | $4,500 |
| Tile flooring cost in Maine | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,200 |