Home project costs in Muskegon, MI
Every project we cover, priced for the Muskegon-Norton Shores metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Muskegon-Norton Shores area is 92.5 against 100 for the US, which puts Muskegon 204th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.7. BLS counts roughly 62,340 jobs here.
In Muskegon, 4 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 33 below, and 1 is level with it. The biggest premiums are metal roof (+4%), gutters (+2%) and roof replacement (+1%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−13%), composite deck (−12%) and hardwood flooring (−11%). 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 (Muskegon Co Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 21°F, a July average high of 82°F and 35 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 Muskegon
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.99 | $22.60 | $28.27 | $22.66 | 1.00 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.00 | $23.47 | $29.72 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $26.67 | $28.68 | $36.09 | $28.78 | 1.00 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.21 | $36.68 | $42.38 | $30.67 | 1.20 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.32 | $27.25 | $28.15 | $27.41 | 0.99 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.72 | $37.07 | $37.61 | $30.38 | 1.22 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Muskegon
Across these 7 projects, Muskegon averages −4% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −3% and concrete slab lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Muskegon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Muskegon | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Muskegon | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,900 | −4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Muskegon | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Muskegon | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −3% |
| Paver patio cost in Muskegon | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Muskegon | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Muskegon | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | −4% |
Decks & outdoor in Muskegon
Across these 2 projects, Muskegon averages −11% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −10% and composite deck lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Muskegon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Muskegon | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Muskegon | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,300 | −12% |
Building & additions in Muskegon
The 2 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Muskegon, from −6% (detached garage) to −5% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Muskegon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Muskegon | 576 sq ft | $27,200 – $54,500 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Muskegon | 300 sq ft | $35,900 – $72,800 | −5% |
Doors & windows in Muskegon
Across these 5 projects, Muskegon averages −9% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −7% and storm door lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Muskegon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Muskegon | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Muskegon | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Muskegon | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement cost in Muskegon | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Muskegon | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Fencing in Muskegon
Across these 4 projects, Muskegon averages −7% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at −5% and wood fence lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Muskegon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Muskegon | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Muskegon | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,500 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Muskegon | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Muskegon | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Muskegon
Across these 5 projects, Muskegon averages −1% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +4% and vinyl siding lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Muskegon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Muskegon | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,250 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Metal roof cost in Muskegon | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $33,300 | +4% |
| Gutters cost in Muskegon | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Muskegon | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −7% |
| Attic insulation cost in Muskegon | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Muskegon
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Muskegon, from −10% (kitchen backsplash) to −1% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Muskegon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Muskegon | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Muskegon | 1 pan | $940 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Muskegon | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Muskegon | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Muskegon | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Muskegon
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Muskegon, from −6% (sod installation) to +1% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Muskegon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Muskegon | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Retaining wall cost in Muskegon | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,900 – $13,000 | −3% |
| Sod installation cost in Muskegon | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Muskegon | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,050 – $10,100 | +1% |
| Inground pool cost in Muskegon | 450 sq ft | $35,400 – $110,500 | −2% |
Flooring & interior in Muskegon
Across these 3 projects, Muskegon averages −11% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −9% and laminate flooring lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Muskegon range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Muskegon | 500 sq ft | $4,850 – $11,100 | −11% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Muskegon | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,100 | −13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Muskegon | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,200 | −9% |
Muskegon against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Muskegon prices −6% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Grand Rapids is the lowest at −4% (45 miles) and Kenosha the highest at +7% (95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MIthis page | 92.5 | 93.7 | −6% | |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 45 miles | 95.5 | 93.7 | −4% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 70 miles | 94.0 | 93.8 | +3% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 80 miles | 96.9 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Racine, WI | 80 miles | 96.0 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 95 miles | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Kenosha, WI | 95 miles | 101.1 | 106.2 | +7% |