Home project costs in Saginaw, MI
Every project we cover, priced for the Saginaw metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Saginaw sits 233rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 90.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.7 (271st). The metro has about 80,000 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 4 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 30 below, and 4 are level with it. Sprinkler system (+3%), home addition (+2%) and bathroom remodel (+2%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−9%), tile flooring (−8%) and laminate flooring (−8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Saginaw #3, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 16°F, a July average high of 83°F and 34 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 Saginaw
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.16 | $23.56 | $28.62 | $22.66 | 1.04 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.74 | $29.92 | $33.72 | $29.12 | 1.03 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.98 | $28.76 | $37.42 | $28.78 | 1.00 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $27.80 | $38.67 | $45.86 | $30.67 | 1.26 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.31 | $27.40 | $30.43 | $27.41 | 1.00 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.10 | $38.39 | $43.07 | $30.38 | 1.26 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.96 | $27.55 | $34.30 | $26.65 | 1.03 |
Concrete & paving in Saginaw
The 7 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Saginaw, from −3% (concrete slab) to −1% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Saginaw range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Saginaw | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,000 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Saginaw | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,150 | −1% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Saginaw | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,200 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Saginaw | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,950 | −2% |
| Paver patio cost in Saginaw | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Saginaw | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Saginaw | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −3% |
Decks & outdoor in Saginaw
The 2 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Saginaw, from −2% (wood deck) to −1% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Saginaw range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Saginaw | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Composite deck cost in Saginaw | 300 sq ft | $12,000 – $24,000 | −1% |
Building & additions in Saginaw
Across these 2 projects, Saginaw averages +1% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +2% and detached garage lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Saginaw range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Saginaw | 576 sq ft | $28,800 – $57,700 | −1% |
| Home addition cost in Saginaw | 300 sq ft | $39,000 – $78,800 | +2% |
Doors & windows in Saginaw
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Saginaw, from −6% (window replacement) to −3% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Saginaw range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Saginaw | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Saginaw | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Saginaw | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Saginaw | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Saginaw | 1 door | $570 – $5,750 | −4% |
Fencing in Saginaw
The 4 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Saginaw, from −4% (vinyl fence) to level (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Saginaw range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Saginaw | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,450 | −2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Saginaw | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Saginaw | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,150 | level |
| Aluminum fence cost in Saginaw | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,000 | −3% |
Roofing & exterior in Saginaw
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Saginaw, from −5% (attic insulation) to level (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Saginaw range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Saginaw | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,150 – $12,400 | level |
| Metal roof cost in Saginaw | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,300 – $32,000 | −1% |
| Gutters cost in Saginaw | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Saginaw | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,800 | −2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Saginaw | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Saginaw
Across these 5 projects, Saginaw averages −2% against national midpoints. Bathroom remodel is highest at +2% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Saginaw range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Saginaw | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,100 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Saginaw | 1 pan | $960 – $2,800 | level |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Saginaw | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Saginaw | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Saginaw | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Saginaw
Across these 5 projects, Saginaw averages −1% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +3% and sod installation lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Saginaw range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Saginaw | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | +1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Saginaw | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,000 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Saginaw | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Saginaw | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,150 – $10,300 | +3% |
| Inground pool cost in Saginaw | 450 sq ft | $35,900 – $112,000 | −1% |
Flooring & interior in Saginaw
The 3 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Saginaw, from −8% (tile flooring) to −5% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Saginaw range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Saginaw | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Saginaw | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,450 | −8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Saginaw | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,200 | −8% |
Saginaw against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Saginaw comes out −3% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Grand Rapids is the lowest at −4% (85 miles) and Detroit the highest at +5% (60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw, MIthis page | 90.9 | 93.7 | −3% | |
| Flint, MI | 30 miles | 93.0 | 93.7 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI | 50 miles | 95.0 | 93.7 | level |
| Detroit, MI | 60 miles | 100.3 | 98.8 | +5% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 75 miles | 100.9 | 93.7 | level |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 85 miles | 95.5 | 93.7 | −4% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 105 miles | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% |