Home project costs in Niles, MI
Every project we cover, priced for the Niles metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Niles area is 92.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Niles 206th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.7. BLS counts roughly 59,970 jobs here.
In Niles, 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 37 below. The highest against the national midpoint are roof replacement (+1%), French drain (−1%) and metal roof (−1%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−11%), kitchen backsplash (−9%) and hardwood flooring (−9%). 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 (Niles, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 19°F, a July average high of 83°F and 42 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 Niles
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.65 | $22.37 | $27.90 | $22.66 | 0.99 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.81 | $26.26 | $30.51 | $29.12 | 0.90 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $26.20 | $28.69 | $39.02 | $28.78 | 1.00 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.29 | $28.76 | $31.63 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.48 | $26.73 | $28.01 | $27.41 | 0.98 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.67 | $30.80 | $38.73 | $30.38 | 1.01 |
| 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 Niles
Across these 7 projects, Niles averages −4% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −3% and concrete slab lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Niles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Niles | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Niles | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,850 | −4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Niles | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,150 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Niles | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −4% |
| Paver patio cost in Niles | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Niles | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,850 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Niles | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −4% |
Decks & outdoor in Niles
Across these 2 projects, Niles averages −7% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −7% and composite deck lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Niles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Niles | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Composite deck cost in Niles | 300 sq ft | $11,200 – $22,400 | −7% |
Building & additions in Niles
The 2 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Niles, from −5% (home addition) to −5% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Niles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Niles | 576 sq ft | $27,400 – $55,000 | −5% |
| Home addition cost in Niles | 300 sq ft | $35,900 – $72,800 | −5% |
Doors & windows in Niles
Across these 5 projects, Niles averages −7% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −7% and storm door lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Niles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Niles | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Niles | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Niles | 1 door | $460 – $2,300 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Niles | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Niles | 1 door | $560 – $5,550 | −8% |
Fencing in Niles
Across these 4 projects, Niles averages −6% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at −5% and wood fence lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Niles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Niles | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,150 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Niles | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Niles | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Niles | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Niles
Across these 5 projects, Niles averages −3% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +1% and vinyl siding lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Niles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Niles | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,250 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Metal roof cost in Niles | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,300 – $32,000 | −1% |
| Gutters cost in Niles | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Niles | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,500 | −7% |
| Attic insulation cost in Niles | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Niles
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Niles, from −9% (kitchen backsplash) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Niles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Niles | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,900 | −7% |
| Shower pan cost in Niles | 1 pan | $840 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Niles | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Niles | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,700 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Niles | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Niles
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Niles, from −6% (sod installation) to −1% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Niles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Niles | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | −1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Niles | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,900 – $13,000 | −3% |
| Sod installation cost in Niles | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Niles | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,550 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Niles | 450 sq ft | $34,900 – $109,000 | −3% |
Flooring & interior in Niles
Across these 3 projects, Niles averages −9% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −9% and laminate flooring lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Niles range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Niles | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Niles | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,250 | −11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Niles | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,200 | −9% |
Niles against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Niles prices −6% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Elkhart is the lowest at −1% (45 miles) and Chicago the highest at +21% (55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles, MIthis page | 92.4 | 93.7 | −6% | |
| South Bend, IN | 30 miles | 92.9 | 94.2 | level |
| Elkhart, IN | 45 miles | 90.3 | 94.3 | −1% |
| Chicago, IL | 55 miles | 103.6 | 107.3 | +21% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 70 miles | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Kenosha, WI | 80 miles | 101.1 | 106.2 | +7% |
| Racine, WI | 85 miles | 96.0 | 93.8 | +2% |