Home project costs in Ann Arbor, MI
Every project we cover, priced for the Ann Arbor metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Ann Arbor sits 64th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 100.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.7 (267th). The metro has about 219,730 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 18 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 15 below, and 5 are level with it. Paver patio (+6%), retaining wall (+6%) and home addition (+5%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−9%), tile flooring (−8%) and laminate flooring (−7%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Ann Arbor Muni Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 15°F, a July average high of 84°F and 30 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Ann Arbor
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.01 | $24.48 | $29.43 | $22.66 | 1.08 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $26.61 | $31.33 | $36.52 | $29.12 | 1.08 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.91 | $30.05 | $39.58 | $28.78 | 1.04 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $27.89 | $37.60 | $49.17 | $30.67 | 1.23 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.09 | $28.67 | $34.95 | $27.41 | 1.05 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.29 | $39.16 | $50.13 | $30.38 | 1.29 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.75 | $29.68 | $44.17 | $26.65 | 1.11 |
Concrete & paving in Ann Arbor
Across these 7 projects, Ann Arbor averages +1% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +6% and asphalt driveway lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Ann Arbor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Ann Arbor | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Ann Arbor | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,450 | +2% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Ann Arbor | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Ann Arbor | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Paver patio cost in Ann Arbor | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,800 | +6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Ann Arbor | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Ann Arbor | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | level |
Decks & outdoor in Ann Arbor
Across these 2 projects, Ann Arbor averages +1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +2% and wood deck lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Ann Arbor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Ann Arbor | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Ann Arbor | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,700 | +2% |
Building & additions in Ann Arbor
The 2 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Ann Arbor, from +2% (detached garage) to +5% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Ann Arbor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Ann Arbor | 576 sq ft | $29,400 – $59,100 | +2% |
| Home addition cost in Ann Arbor | 300 sq ft | $39,900 – $80,800 | +5% |
Doors & windows in Ann Arbor
Across these 5 projects, Ann Arbor averages −2% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −1% and window replacement lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Ann Arbor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Ann Arbor | 1 door | $710 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Storm door cost in Ann Arbor | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Ann Arbor | 1 door | $510 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Ann Arbor | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Ann Arbor | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
Fencing in Ann Arbor
Across these 4 projects, Ann Arbor averages level against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +2% and vinyl fence lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Ann Arbor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Ann Arbor | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | level |
| Vinyl fence cost in Ann Arbor | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Ann Arbor | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,350 | +2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Ann Arbor | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | level |
Roofing & exterior in Ann Arbor
Across these 5 projects, Ann Arbor averages +2% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +5% and attic insulation lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Ann Arbor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Ann Arbor | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Metal roof cost in Ann Arbor | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $33,600 | +5% |
| Gutters cost in Ann Arbor | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Ann Arbor | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,600 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Ann Arbor | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Ann Arbor
The 5 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Ann Arbor, from −9% (kitchen backsplash) to +3% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Ann Arbor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Ann Arbor | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,500 | +3% |
| Shower pan cost in Ann Arbor | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Ann Arbor | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,700 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Ann Arbor | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Ann Arbor | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Ann Arbor
The 5 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Ann Arbor, from −3% (sod installation) to +6% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Ann Arbor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Ann Arbor | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,150 | +2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Ann Arbor | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,700 – $14,000 | +6% |
| Sod installation cost in Ann Arbor | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Ann Arbor | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,150 – $10,400 | +4% |
| Inground pool cost in Ann Arbor | 450 sq ft | $37,600 – $117,500 | +4% |
Flooring & interior in Ann Arbor
Across these 3 projects, Ann Arbor averages −6% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −4% and tile flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Ann Arbor range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Ann Arbor | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Ann Arbor | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Ann Arbor | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,250 | −8% |
Ann Arbor against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Ann Arbor comes out level versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 3 lower. Saginaw is the lowest at −3% (75 miles) and Detroit the highest at +5% (45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | 100.9 | 93.7 | level | |
| Detroit, MI | 45 miles | 100.3 | 98.8 | +5% |
| Toledo, OH | 50 miles | 91.5 | 93.6 | −1% |
| Lansing, MI | 50 miles | 95.0 | 93.7 | level |
| Flint, MI | 55 miles | 93.0 | 93.7 | +1% |
| Saginaw, MI | 75 miles | 90.9 | 93.7 | −3% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 85 miles | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% |