Home project costs in Kalamazoo, MI
Every project we cover, priced for the Kalamazoo-Portage metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Kalamazoo-Portage area is 94.8 against 100 for the US, which puts Kalamazoo 153rd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.7. BLS counts roughly 121,790 jobs here.
In Kalamazoo, 10 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 24 below, and 4 are level with it. The biggest premiums are shower pan (+11%), sprinkler system (+8%) and metal roof (+4%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−9%), window replacement (−7%) and patio door (−6%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Kalamazoo Battle Ck Intl Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 18°F, a July average high of 83°F and 33 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 November.
What local trades earn in Kalamazoo
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.82 | $24.70 | $30.45 | $22.66 | 1.09 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.20 | $29.36 | $31.28 | $29.12 | 1.01 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.35 | $29.68 | $38.16 | $28.78 | 1.03 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.19 | $43.62 | $44.00 | $30.67 | 1.42 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.19 | $25.29 | $29.08 | $27.41 | 0.92 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.48 | $31.58 | $42.11 | $30.38 | 1.04 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $20.11 | $28.85 | $30.55 | $26.77 | 1.08 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.70 | $28.50 | $35.93 | $26.65 | 1.07 |
Concrete & paving in Kalamazoo
Across these 7 projects, Kalamazoo averages −2% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at level and stamped concrete lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Kalamazoo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Kalamazoo | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $5,000 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Kalamazoo | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $9,000 | −2% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Kalamazoo | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,400 | level |
| Gravel driveway cost in Kalamazoo | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Paver patio cost in Kalamazoo | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Concrete patio cost in Kalamazoo | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Kalamazoo | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −4% |
Decks & outdoor in Kalamazoo
Across these 2 projects, Kalamazoo averages −2% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −1% and wood deck lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Kalamazoo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Kalamazoo | 300 sq ft | $7,350 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Composite deck cost in Kalamazoo | 300 sq ft | $11,900 – $23,900 | −1% |
Building & additions in Kalamazoo
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Kalamazoo, from −2% (detached garage) to +1% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Kalamazoo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Kalamazoo | 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $56,900 | −2% |
| Home addition cost in Kalamazoo | 300 sq ft | $38,500 – $77,900 | +1% |
Doors & windows in Kalamazoo
Across these 5 projects, Kalamazoo averages −5% against national midpoints. Storm door is highest at −4% and window replacement lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Kalamazoo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Kalamazoo | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Kalamazoo | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Kalamazoo | 1 door | $490 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Kalamazoo | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Kalamazoo | 1 door | $560 – $5,650 | −6% |
Fencing in Kalamazoo
Across these 4 projects, Kalamazoo averages −1% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +1% and vinyl fence lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Kalamazoo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Kalamazoo | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,500 | −2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Kalamazoo | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,850 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Kalamazoo | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,250 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Kalamazoo | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | −1% |
Roofing & exterior in Kalamazoo
Across these 5 projects, Kalamazoo averages +1% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +4% and attic insulation lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Kalamazoo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Kalamazoo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Metal roof cost in Kalamazoo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $33,400 | +4% |
| Gutters cost in Kalamazoo | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Kalamazoo | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,200 | level |
| Attic insulation cost in Kalamazoo | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Kalamazoo
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Kalamazoo, from −3% (kitchen remodel) to +11% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Kalamazoo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Kalamazoo | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | −1% |
| Shower pan cost in Kalamazoo | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,050 | +11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Kalamazoo | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Kalamazoo | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,200 | +4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Kalamazoo | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Kalamazoo
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Kalamazoo, from −4% (sod installation) to +8% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Kalamazoo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Kalamazoo | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,150 | +2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Kalamazoo | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,050 – $13,200 | −1% |
| Sod installation cost in Kalamazoo | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Kalamazoo | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,300 – $10,800 | +8% |
| Inground pool cost in Kalamazoo | 450 sq ft | $36,800 – $115,000 | +2% |
Flooring & interior in Kalamazoo
Across these 3 projects, Kalamazoo averages −5% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −1% and laminate flooring lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Kalamazoo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Kalamazoo | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Kalamazoo | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Kalamazoo | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $9,800 | −1% |
Kalamazoo against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Kalamazoo prices −1% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Niles is the lowest at −6% (70 miles) and South Bend the highest at roughly level (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MIthis page | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% | |
| South Bend, IN | 45 miles | 92.9 | 94.2 | level |
| Elkhart, IN | 50 miles | 90.3 | 94.3 | −1% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 50 miles | 95.5 | 93.7 | −4% |
| Lansing, MI | 55 miles | 95.0 | 93.7 | level |
| Niles, MI | 70 miles | 92.4 | 93.7 | −6% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 85 miles | 100.9 | 93.7 | level |