Home project costs in Baltimore, MD
Every project we cover, priced for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Baltimore sits 33rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 104.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 102.4 (46th). The metro has about 1,356,680 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 24 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 8 below, and 6 are level with it. Attic insulation (+10%), asphalt driveway (+3%) and patio door (+3%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−5%), tile flooring (−5%) and shower pan (−4%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Md Sci Ctr Baltimore, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 30°F, a July average high of 90°F and 44 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through June and August through November; for exterior installation, they are February through June and August through December.
What local trades earn in Baltimore
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.72 | $22.34 | $26.66 | $22.66 | 0.99 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.96 | $29.99 | $36.06 | $29.12 | 1.03 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.67 | $29.20 | $32.50 | $28.78 | 1.01 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $26.38 | $30.38 | $39.76 | $30.67 | 0.99 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.75 | $24.98 | $28.44 | $27.41 | 0.91 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $26.96 | $31.54 | $44.20 | $30.38 | 1.04 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.79 | $27.11 | $32.98 | $26.65 | 1.02 |
Concrete & paving in Baltimore
Across these 7 projects, Baltimore averages level against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +3% and concrete driveway lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Baltimore range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Baltimore | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Baltimore | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,950 | −2% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Baltimore | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,650 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Baltimore | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,300 | +1% |
| Paver patio cost in Baltimore | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Concrete patio cost in Baltimore | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $3,950 | −1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Baltimore | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | −1% |
Decks & outdoor in Baltimore
Across these 2 projects, Baltimore averages +2% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at +2% and composite deck lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Baltimore range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Baltimore | 300 sq ft | $7,700 – $15,500 | +2% |
| Composite deck cost in Baltimore | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,700 | +2% |
Building & additions in Baltimore
The 2 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Baltimore, from level (home addition) to +1% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Baltimore range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Baltimore | 576 sq ft | $29,300 – $58,900 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in Baltimore | 300 sq ft | $38,100 – $77,300 | level |
Doors & windows in Baltimore
Across these 5 projects, Baltimore averages +3% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +3% and front door lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Baltimore range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Baltimore | 1 door | $720 – $3,800 | +3% |
| Storm door cost in Baltimore | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Front door cost in Baltimore | 1 door | $510 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Window replacement cost in Baltimore | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Patio door cost in Baltimore | 1 door | $620 – $6,150 | +3% |
Fencing in Baltimore
Across these 4 projects, Baltimore averages +2% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at +2% and chain-link fence lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Baltimore range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Baltimore | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,800 | +2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Baltimore | 150 linear ft | $4,650 – $9,350 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Baltimore | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,200 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Baltimore | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,600 | +2% |
Roofing & exterior in Baltimore
Across these 5 projects, Baltimore averages +3% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +10% and gutters lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Baltimore range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Baltimore | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,200 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Metal roof cost in Baltimore | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $32,900 | +1% |
| Gutters cost in Baltimore | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Baltimore | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,600 | +2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Baltimore | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,350 | +10% |
Kitchen & bath in Baltimore
The 5 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Baltimore, from −5% (kitchen backsplash) to +3% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Baltimore range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Baltimore | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $14,400 | +3% |
| Shower pan cost in Baltimore | 1 pan | $860 – $2,700 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Baltimore | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Baltimore | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,900 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Baltimore | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Baltimore
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Baltimore, from level (retaining wall) to +2% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Baltimore range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Baltimore | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,150 | +2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Baltimore | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,500 | level |
| Sod installation cost in Baltimore | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,350 | +2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Baltimore | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,050 – $10,100 | +1% |
| Inground pool cost in Baltimore | 450 sq ft | $36,200 – $113,000 | level |
Flooring & interior in Baltimore
Across these 3 projects, Baltimore averages −3% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at level and tile flooring lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Baltimore range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Baltimore | 500 sq ft | $5,500 – $12,600 | level |
| Laminate flooring cost in Baltimore | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,750 | −4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Baltimore | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,700 | −5% |
Baltimore against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Baltimore comes out +1% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Dover is the lowest at −5% (60 miles) and Washington the highest at +3% (60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDthis page | 104.5 | 102.4 | +1% | |
| York, PA | 45 miles | 96.0 | 100.7 | +2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 55 miles | 98.3 | 100.7 | level |
| Dover, DE | 60 miles | 97.5 | 96.4 | −5% |
| Washington, DC | 60 miles | 108.9 | 104.8 | +3% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70 miles | 100.8 | 99.7 | −1% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 75 miles | 94.6 | 100.7 | −1% |