Home project costs in Lansing, MI
Every project we cover, priced for the Lansing-East Lansing metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Lansing sits 151st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 95.0 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.7 (268th). The metro has about 217,180 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 20 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 16 below, and 2 are level with it. Paver patio (+8%), chain-link fence (+7%) and sprinkler system (+7%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−9%), laminate flooring (−8%) and tile flooring (−7%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Lansing Capital City Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 17°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 April through November.
What local trades earn in Lansing
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.05 | $27.68 | $30.11 | $22.66 | 1.22 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.74 | $30.90 | $33.93 | $29.12 | 1.06 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.77 | $29.52 | $37.09 | $28.78 | 1.03 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $25.66 | $37.59 | $44.88 | $30.67 | 1.23 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.81 | $28.67 | $34.16 | $27.41 | 1.05 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $26.92 | $38.69 | $43.23 | $30.38 | 1.27 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.22 | $24.25 | $30.58 | $26.65 | 0.91 |
Concrete & paving in Lansing
The 7 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Lansing, from −2% (asphalt driveway) to +8% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Lansing range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Lansing | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,200 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Lansing | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,700 | +5% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Lansing | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Lansing | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,500 | +3% |
| Paver patio cost in Lansing | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Lansing | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Lansing | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | +1% |
Decks & outdoor in Lansing
The 2 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Lansing, from +1% (wood deck) to +3% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Lansing range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Lansing | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Composite deck cost in Lansing | 300 sq ft | $12,400 – $24,900 | +3% |
Building & additions in Lansing
Across these 2 projects, Lansing averages +2% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +3% and detached garage lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Lansing range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Lansing | 576 sq ft | $29,400 – $59,100 | +2% |
| Home addition cost in Lansing | 300 sq ft | $39,200 – $79,400 | +3% |
Doors & windows in Lansing
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Lansing, from −6% (window replacement) to −2% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Lansing range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Lansing | 1 door | $700 – $3,600 | −2% |
| Storm door cost in Lansing | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door cost in Lansing | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Lansing | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Lansing | 1 door | $570 – $5,750 | −4% |
Fencing in Lansing
The 4 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Lansing, from −2% (vinyl fence) to +7% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Lansing range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Lansing | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | +2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Lansing | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $9,050 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Lansing | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,650 | +7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Lansing | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in Lansing
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Lansing, from −5% (roof replacement) to +3% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Lansing range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Lansing | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,800 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Metal roof cost in Lansing | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,950 – $31,300 | −3% |
| Gutters cost in Lansing | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Vinyl siding cost in Lansing | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,650 – $25,900 | +3% |
| Attic insulation cost in Lansing | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Lansing
Across these 5 projects, Lansing averages −2% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at +2% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Lansing range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Lansing | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,400 | +2% |
| Shower pan cost in Lansing | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | level |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Lansing | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Lansing | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Lansing | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Lansing
Across these 5 projects, Lansing averages +4% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +7% and sod installation lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Lansing range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Lansing | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Lansing | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,650 – $13,900 | +5% |
| Sod installation cost in Lansing | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Lansing | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,250 – $10,700 | +7% |
| Inground pool cost in Lansing | 450 sq ft | $38,100 – $119,000 | +5% |
Flooring & interior in Lansing
The 3 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Lansing, from −8% (laminate flooring) to −4% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Lansing range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Lansing | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Lansing | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | −8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Lansing | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,300 | −7% |
Lansing against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Lansing comes out level versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 3 lower. Grand Rapids is the lowest at −4% (60 miles) and Detroit the highest at +5% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, MIthis page | 95.0 | 93.7 | level | |
| Flint, MI | 50 miles | 93.0 | 93.7 | +1% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 50 miles | 100.9 | 93.7 | level |
| Saginaw, MI | 50 miles | 90.9 | 93.7 | −3% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 55 miles | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 60 miles | 95.5 | 93.7 | −4% |
| Detroit, MI | 70 miles | 100.3 | 98.8 | +5% |