Home project costs in Michigan
Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using Michigan wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.
On BEA's regional price index, Michigan is number 28 of 51 (50 states and DC) at 96.2, with 100 as the US average. Goods prices come in at 96.0, rank 37. The state has 4,403,730 jobs in the BLS survey.
Statewide, 13 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 18 below, and 7 are level with it. The biggest premiums are sprinkler system (+5%), home addition (+3%) and French drain (+3%); the biggest discounts are kitchen backsplash (−7%), laminate flooring (−7%) and tile flooring (−7%).
Weather across the 10 metros we cover: January average lows of 15 to 21°F, July average highs of 81 to 84°F and 29 to 42 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Cities in Michigan
How the metros in Michigan compare
Inside Michigan, Detroit is the priciest of the 10 metros we cover at +5% against the US midpoint (averaged over all 38 projects), and Niles the cheapest at −6%. That is a gap of 10.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 | 100.3 | 98.8 | +5% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 | 93.0 | 93.7 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 | 95.0 | 93.7 | level |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 | 100.9 | 93.7 | level |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 | 90.9 | 93.7 | −3% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 | 93.4 | 93.7 | −4% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 | 95.5 | 93.7 | −4% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 | 92.5 | 93.7 | −6% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 | 92.4 | 93.7 | −6% |
What trades earn in Michigan
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.52 | $23.84 | $29.68 | $22.66 | 1.05 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.80 | $29.66 | $35.09 | $29.12 | 1.02 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $26.30 | $30.14 | $37.70 | $28.78 | 1.05 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $27.93 | $38.56 | $45.86 | $30.67 | 1.26 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.31 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $27.41 | 1.05 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.21 | $36.67 | $44.38 | $30.38 | 1.21 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $20.17 | $23.05 | $30.08 | $26.77 | 0.86 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.02 | $28.62 | $37.56 | $26.65 | 1.07 |
Concrete & paving in Michigan
The 7 jobs here average level versus the US in Michigan, from −1% (asphalt driveway) to +2% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Michigan range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Michigan | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,850 |
| Concrete driveway cost in Michigan | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,400 | $6,450 |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Michigan | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,250 |
| Gravel driveway cost in Michigan | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 |
| Paver patio cost in Michigan | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 |
| Concrete patio cost in Michigan | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 |
| Stamped concrete cost in Michigan | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 |
Decks & outdoor in Michigan
The 2 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Michigan, from −1% (wood deck) to level (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Michigan range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Michigan | 300 sq ft | $7,450 – $15,000 | $11,400 |
| Composite deck cost in Michigan | 300 sq ft | $12,000 – $24,100 | $18,100 |
Building & additions in Michigan
Across these 2 projects, Michigan averages +2% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +3% and detached garage lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Michigan range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Michigan | 576 sq ft | $29,200 – $58,500 | $43,500 |
| Home addition cost in Michigan | 300 sq ft | $39,200 – $79,400 | $57,500 |
Doors & windows in Michigan
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Michigan, from −4% (window replacement) to −2% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Michigan range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Michigan | 1 door | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 |
| Storm door cost in Michigan | 1 door | $340 – $930 | $650 |
| Front door cost in Michigan | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | $1,500 |
| Window replacement cost in Michigan | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,750 |
| Patio door cost in Michigan | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | $3,300 |
Fencing in Michigan
The 4 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Michigan, from −2% (vinyl fence) to +1% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Michigan range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Michigan | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,350 |
| Vinyl fence cost in Michigan | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,850 |
| Chain-link fence cost in Michigan | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,850 |
| Aluminum fence cost in Michigan | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,600 |
Roofing & exterior in Michigan
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Michigan, from −4% (attic insulation) to +3% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Michigan range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Michigan | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,300 |
| Metal roof cost in Michigan | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $32,900 | $21,300 |
| Gutters cost in Michigan | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 |
| Vinyl siding cost in Michigan | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,100 | $16,800 |
| Attic insulation cost in Michigan | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | $2,500 |
Kitchen & bath in Michigan
Across these 5 projects, Michigan averages −1% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +2% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Michigan range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Michigan | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,150 |
| Shower pan cost in Michigan | 1 pan | $970 – $2,800 | $1,850 |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Michigan | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $30,900 | $25,000 |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Michigan | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,600 | $14,000 |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Michigan | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | $900 |
Landscaping & drainage in Michigan
Across these 5 projects, Michigan averages +1% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +5% and sod installation lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Michigan range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Michigan | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,150 | $1,350 |
| Retaining wall cost in Michigan | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,100 – $13,300 | $10,300 |
| Sod installation cost in Michigan | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,400 |
| Sprinkler system cost in Michigan | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,200 – $10,500 | $7,000 |
| Inground pool cost in Michigan | 450 sq ft | $36,600 – $114,500 | $74,500 |
Flooring & interior in Michigan
The 3 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Michigan, from −7% (laminate flooring) to −4% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Michigan range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Michigan | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | $9,000 |
| Laminate flooring cost in Michigan | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | $4,500 |
| Tile flooring cost in Michigan | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,400 | $6,200 |