Home project costs in Barnstable, MA
Every project we cover, priced for the Barnstable Town metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Barnstable sits 95th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 98.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 97.0 (88th). The metro has about 94,110 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 37 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below, and 1 is level with it. Paver patio (+20%), laminate flooring (+18%) and roof replacement (+18%) sit highest, and attic insulation (level), kitchen remodel (+2%) and front door (+2%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 24°F, a July average high of 81°F and 45 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through December.
What local trades earn in Barnstable
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.38 | $28.87 | $34.67 | $22.66 | 1.27 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.99 | $35.06 | $38.51 | $28.78 | 1.22 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.25 | $36.67 | $46.41 | $30.67 | 1.20 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.37 | $37.78 | $47.54 | $30.38 | 1.24 |
| 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 Barnstable
The 7 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Barnstable, from +6% (concrete slab) to +20% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Barnstable range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Barnstable | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,450 | +6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Barnstable | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,300 | +11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Barnstable | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | +7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Barnstable | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
| Paver patio cost in Barnstable | 300 sq ft | $3,600 – $6,550 | +20% |
| Concrete patio cost in Barnstable | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,350 | +8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Barnstable | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +7% |
Decks & outdoor in Barnstable
The 2 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Barnstable, from +6% (wood deck) to +10% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Barnstable range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Barnstable | 300 sq ft | $8,050 – $16,100 | +6% |
| Composite deck cost in Barnstable | 300 sq ft | $13,300 – $26,600 | +10% |
Building & additions in Barnstable
Across these 2 projects, Barnstable averages +10% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +12% and detached garage lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Barnstable range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Barnstable | 576 sq ft | $31,400 – $63,100 | +9% |
| Home addition cost in Barnstable | 300 sq ft | $42,400 – $85,800 | +12% |
Doors & windows in Barnstable
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Barnstable, from +2% (front door) to +15% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Barnstable range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Barnstable | 1 door | $740 – $3,800 | +3% |
| Storm door cost in Barnstable | 1 door | $370 – $990 | +5% |
| Front door cost in Barnstable | 1 door | $540 – $2,500 | +2% |
| Window replacement cost in Barnstable | 10 windows | $5,150 – $16,400 | +11% |
| Patio door cost in Barnstable | 1 door | $660 – $6,950 | +15% |
Fencing in Barnstable
The 4 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Barnstable, from +3% (vinyl fence) to +13% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Barnstable range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Barnstable | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | +7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Barnstable | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,450 | +3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Barnstable | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $7,000 | +13% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Barnstable | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,100 | +6% |
Roofing & exterior in Barnstable
The 5 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Barnstable, from level (attic insulation) to +18% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Barnstable range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Barnstable | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,400 – $14,500 | +18% |
| Metal roof cost in Barnstable | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,600 – $37,000 | +16% |
| Gutters cost in Barnstable | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,550 | +10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Barnstable | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,150 – $27,500 | +9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Barnstable | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Kitchen & bath in Barnstable
Across these 5 projects, Barnstable averages +11% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +17% and kitchen remodel lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Barnstable range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Barnstable | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $15,100 | +7% |
| Shower pan cost in Barnstable | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,200 | +17% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Barnstable | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Barnstable | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Barnstable | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +16% |
Landscaping & drainage in Barnstable
Across these 5 projects, Barnstable averages +13% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at +16% and sod installation lowest at +11%.
| Project | Size | Barnstable range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Barnstable | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Retaining wall cost in Barnstable | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,600 – $15,200 | +16% |
| Sod installation cost in Barnstable | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,650 | +11% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Barnstable | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,400 – $11,100 | +11% |
| Inground pool cost in Barnstable | 450 sq ft | $41,300 – $129,000 | +14% |
Flooring & interior in Barnstable
The 3 jobs here average +14% versus the US in Barnstable, from +8% (hardwood flooring) to +18% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Barnstable range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Barnstable | 500 sq ft | $6,000 – $13,500 | +8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Barnstable | 500 sq ft | $2,450 – $8,150 | +18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Barnstable | 200 sq ft | $3,250 – $11,100 | +16% |
Barnstable against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Barnstable comes out +10% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Manchester is the lowest at roughly level (115 miles) and Boston the highest at +15% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | 98.4 | 97.0 | +10% | |
| Providence, RI | 60 miles | 101.8 | 97.1 | +4% |
| Boston, MA | 70 miles | 108.3 | 99.7 | +15% |
| Worcester, MA | 100 miles | 102.5 | 97.0 | +11% |
| Norwich, CT | 100 miles | 100.4 | 97.3 | +3% |
| Manchester, NH | 115 miles | 105.7 | 97.7 | level |
| Hartford, CT | 125 miles | 102.7 | 97.3 | +5% |