Home project costs in Grand Rapids, MI
Every project we cover, priced for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Grand Rapids sits 139th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 95.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.7 (266th). The metro has about 598,260 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 2 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 33 below, and 3 are level with it. Sprinkler system (+3%), French drain (+1%) and inground pool (level) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−10%), tile flooring (−9%) and metal roof (−8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (E Grand Rapids, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 17°F, a July average high of 82°F and 40 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 Grand Rapids
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $20.19 | $22.97 | $28.78 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.88 | $28.36 | $31.12 | $29.12 | 0.97 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $26.06 | $30.70 | $36.63 | $28.78 | 1.07 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $27.67 | $38.67 | $43.90 | $30.67 | 1.26 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.31 | $28.63 | $30.02 | $27.41 | 1.04 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.05 | $29.92 | $38.18 | $30.38 | 0.98 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $19.07 | $22.36 | $27.20 | $26.77 | 0.84 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.41 | $23.86 | $30.24 | $26.65 | 0.90 |
Concrete & paving in Grand Rapids
Across these 7 projects, Grand Rapids averages −2% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at level and asphalt driveway lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Grand Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Grand Rapids | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Grand Rapids | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,250 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Grand Rapids | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Grand Rapids | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Paver patio cost in Grand Rapids | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,400 | −1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Grand Rapids | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Grand Rapids | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | −1% |
Decks & outdoor in Grand Rapids
Across these 2 projects, Grand Rapids averages −4% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −4% and wood deck lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Grand Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Grand Rapids | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Grand Rapids | 300 sq ft | $11,600 – $23,300 | −4% |
Building & additions in Grand Rapids
The 2 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Grand Rapids, from −4% (detached garage) to −2% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Grand Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Grand Rapids | 576 sq ft | $27,800 – $55,900 | −4% |
| Home addition cost in Grand Rapids | 300 sq ft | $37,400 – $75,700 | −2% |
Doors & windows in Grand Rapids
Across these 5 projects, Grand Rapids averages −6% against national midpoints. Storm door is highest at −5% and window replacement lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Grand Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Grand Rapids | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Grand Rapids | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Grand Rapids | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Grand Rapids | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Grand Rapids | 1 door | $560 – $5,600 | −6% |
Fencing in Grand Rapids
Across these 4 projects, Grand Rapids averages −4% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at −3% and aluminum fence lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Grand Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Grand Rapids | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Grand Rapids | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Grand Rapids | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,000 | −3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Grand Rapids | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Grand Rapids
Across these 5 projects, Grand Rapids averages −6% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at −4% and metal roof lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Grand Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Grand Rapids | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Grand Rapids | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $29,900 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in Grand Rapids | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Grand Rapids | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,100 | −4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Grand Rapids | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Grand Rapids
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Grand Rapids, from −10% (kitchen backsplash) to level (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Grand Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Grand Rapids | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Shower pan cost in Grand Rapids | 1 pan | $960 – $2,800 | level |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Grand Rapids | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Grand Rapids | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Grand Rapids | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Grand Rapids
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Grand Rapids, from −5% (sod installation) to +3% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Grand Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Grand Rapids | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,100 | +1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Grand Rapids | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,100 – $13,200 | −1% |
| Sod installation cost in Grand Rapids | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Grand Rapids | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,150 – $10,300 | +3% |
| Inground pool cost in Grand Rapids | 450 sq ft | $36,200 – $113,000 | level |
Flooring & interior in Grand Rapids
Across these 3 projects, Grand Rapids averages −8% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −6% and tile flooring lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Grand Rapids range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Grand Rapids | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Grand Rapids | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Grand Rapids | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,150 | −9% |
Grand Rapids against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Grand Rapids comes out −4% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Muskegon is the lowest at −6% (45 miles) and South Bend the highest at roughly level (85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MIthis page | 95.5 | 93.7 | −4% | |
| Muskegon, MI | 45 miles | 92.5 | 93.7 | −6% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 50 miles | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Lansing, MI | 60 miles | 95.0 | 93.7 | level |
| South Bend, IN | 85 miles | 92.9 | 94.2 | level |
| Saginaw, MI | 85 miles | 90.9 | 93.7 | −3% |
| Elkhart, IN | 95 miles | 90.3 | 94.3 | −1% |