Home project costs in Bangor, ME
Every project we cover, priced for the Bangor metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Bangor area is 96.5 against 100 for the US, which puts Bangor 123rd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 97.2. BLS counts roughly 72,270 jobs here.
In Bangor, 5 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 33 below. The biggest premiums are kitchen backsplash (+8%), tile flooring (+7%) and shower pan (+5%); the biggest discounts are concrete driveway (−11%), retaining wall (−11%) and stamped concrete (−9%). 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 (Bangor Intl Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 9°F, a July average high of 80°F and 42 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are April through November.
What local trades earn in Bangor
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.60 | $21.35 | $22.35 | $22.66 | 0.94 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.29 | $27.45 | $30.70 | $29.12 | 0.94 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.23 | $25.00 | $28.94 | $28.78 | 0.87 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.31 | $28.92 | $34.14 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.90 | $21.56 | $24.52 | $27.41 | 0.79 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.34 | $30.48 | $37.62 | $30.38 | 1.00 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.59 | $23.14 | $28.04 | $26.65 | 0.87 |
Concrete & paving in Bangor
Across these 7 projects, Bangor averages −7% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −3% and concrete driveway lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Bangor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Bangor | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Bangor | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Bangor | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,200 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Bangor | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,600 | −6% |
| Paver patio cost in Bangor | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −7% |
| Concrete patio cost in Bangor | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Bangor | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,200 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Bangor
Across these 2 projects, Bangor averages −4% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −4% and composite deck lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Bangor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Bangor | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Bangor | 300 sq ft | $11,500 – $23,000 | −5% |
Building & additions in Bangor
The 2 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Bangor, from −6% (detached garage) to −5% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Bangor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Bangor | 576 sq ft | $27,400 – $54,900 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Bangor | 300 sq ft | $35,900 – $72,900 | −5% |
Doors & windows in Bangor
Across these 5 projects, Bangor averages −4% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −3% and patio door lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Bangor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Bangor | 1 door | $680 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Bangor | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Bangor | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Bangor | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Bangor | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
Fencing in Bangor
Across these 4 projects, Bangor averages −4% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −3% and chain-link fence lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Bangor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Bangor | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Bangor | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,800 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Bangor | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Bangor | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Bangor
Across these 5 projects, Bangor averages −5% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −3% and roof replacement lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Bangor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Bangor | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Bangor | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,250 – $30,400 | −7% |
| Gutters cost in Bangor | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Bangor | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Bangor | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Bangor
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Bangor, from −4% (kitchen cabinets) to +8% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | Bangor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Bangor | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Shower pan cost in Bangor | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Bangor | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,700 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Bangor | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Bangor | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Bangor
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Bangor, from −11% (retaining wall) to +2% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Bangor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Bangor | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Retaining wall cost in Bangor | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,150 – $12,200 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Bangor | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,350 | +2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Bangor | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,500 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Bangor | 450 sq ft | $33,100 – $103,500 | −8% |
Flooring & interior in Bangor
Across these 3 projects, Bangor averages level against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +7% and laminate flooring lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Bangor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Bangor | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Bangor | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,700 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Bangor | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,500 | +7% |
Bangor against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Bangor prices −4% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Manchester is the lowest at roughly level (230 miles) and Boston the highest at +15% (230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | 96.5 | 97.2 | −4% | |
| Portland, ME | 150 miles | 101.9 | 97.2 | +1% |
| Burlington, VT | 220 miles | 100.9 | 97.3 | +1% |
| Manchester, NH | 230 miles | 105.7 | 97.7 | level |
| Boston, MA | 230 miles | 108.3 | 99.7 | +15% |
| Barnstable, MA | 265 miles | 98.4 | 97.0 | +10% |
| Worcester, MA | 270 miles | 102.5 | 97.0 | +11% |