Home project costs in Pittsfield, MA
Every project we cover, priced for the Pittsfield metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Pittsfield sits 148th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 95.1 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 97.0 (90th). The metro has about 56,810 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 30 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 5 below, and 3 are level with it. Shower pan (+19%), kitchen backsplash (+16%) and laminate flooring (+15%) sit highest, and front door (−1%), attic insulation (−1%) and gutters (−1%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Pittsfield Muni Ap, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 14°F, a July average high of 79°F and 44 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 Pittsfield
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.32 | $25.06 | $30.23 | $22.66 | 1.11 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $25.70 | $30.31 | $37.40 | $29.12 | 1.04 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.72 | $30.99 | $36.05 | $28.78 | 1.08 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.03 | $39.41 | $50.20 | $30.67 | 1.28 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $25.32 | $35.95 | $41.18 | $30.38 | 1.18 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $34.50 | $26.65 | 1.02 |
Concrete & paving in Pittsfield
The 7 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Pittsfield, from +2% (concrete slab) to +12% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Pittsfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Pittsfield | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Pittsfield | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,800 | +6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Pittsfield | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Pittsfield | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,500 | +3% |
| Paver patio cost in Pittsfield | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,100 | +12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Pittsfield | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Pittsfield | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,250 | +4% |
Decks & outdoor in Pittsfield
The 2 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Pittsfield, from +1% (wood deck) to +2% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Pittsfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Pittsfield | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Composite deck cost in Pittsfield | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,600 | +2% |
Building & additions in Pittsfield
Across these 2 projects, Pittsfield averages +4% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +6% and detached garage lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Pittsfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Pittsfield | 576 sq ft | $29,600 – $59,400 | +2% |
| Home addition cost in Pittsfield | 300 sq ft | $40,100 – $81,200 | +6% |
Doors & windows in Pittsfield
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Pittsfield, from −1% (front door) to +3% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Pittsfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Pittsfield | 1 door | $710 – $3,650 | level |
| Storm door cost in Pittsfield | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Pittsfield | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −1% |
| Window replacement cost in Pittsfield | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Patio door cost in Pittsfield | 1 door | $610 – $6,200 | +3% |
Fencing in Pittsfield
The 4 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Pittsfield, from −1% (vinyl fence) to +4% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Pittsfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Pittsfield | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Pittsfield | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,100 | −1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Pittsfield | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,400 | +4% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Pittsfield | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,400 | level |
Roofing & exterior in Pittsfield
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Pittsfield, from −1% (attic insulation) to +1% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Pittsfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Pittsfield | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,150 – $12,500 | +1% |
| Metal roof cost in Pittsfield | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $32,300 | level |
| Gutters cost in Pittsfield | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Pittsfield | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,500 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Pittsfield | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,950 | −1% |
Kitchen & bath in Pittsfield
Across these 5 projects, Pittsfield averages +10% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +19% and kitchen remodel lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Pittsfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Pittsfield | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,400 | +2% |
| Shower pan cost in Pittsfield | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,250 | +19% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Pittsfield | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Pittsfield | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,800 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Pittsfield | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,700 | +16% |
Landscaping & drainage in Pittsfield
Across these 5 projects, Pittsfield averages +8% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at +10% and sod installation lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Pittsfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Pittsfield | 60 linear ft | $650 – $2,250 | +8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Pittsfield | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,050 – $14,500 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in Pittsfield | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,500 | +6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Pittsfield | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,300 – $10,700 | +7% |
| Inground pool cost in Pittsfield | 450 sq ft | $38,900 – $121,500 | +8% |
Flooring & interior in Pittsfield
The 3 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Pittsfield, from +5% (hardwood flooring) to +15% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Pittsfield range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Pittsfield | 500 sq ft | $5,800 – $13,000 | +5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Pittsfield | 500 sq ft | $2,350 – $7,950 | +15% |
| Tile flooring cost in Pittsfield | 200 sq ft | $3,200 – $11,000 | +15% |
Pittsfield against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Pittsfield comes out +4% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Kingston is the lowest at +3% (60 miles) and Springfield the highest at +11% (35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MAthis page | 95.1 | 97.0 | +4% | |
| Amherst, MA | 30 miles | 100.2 | 97.0 | +9% |
| Springfield, MA | 35 miles | 96.1 | 97.0 | +11% |
| Albany, NY | 45 miles | 99.6 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Hartford, CT | 60 miles | 102.7 | 97.3 | +5% |
| Waterbury, CT | 60 miles | 99.8 | 97.3 | +4% |
| Kingston, NY | 60 miles | 100.7 | 99.7 | +3% |