Home project costs in Traverse City, MI
Every project we cover, priced for the Traverse City metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Traverse City sits 174th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 93.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.7 (272nd). The metro has about 68,440 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 33 below, and 1 is level with it. Retaining wall (+4%), paver patio (+3%) and inground pool (+1%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−9%), kitchen backsplash (−9%) and tile flooring (−8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Traverse City Cherry Cptl Ap, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 17°F, a July average high of 81°F and 29 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 Traverse City
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.03 | $23.27 | $28.66 | $22.66 | 1.03 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.71 | $28.47 | $30.60 | $29.12 | 0.98 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $28.74 | $29.42 | $35.49 | $28.78 | 1.02 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.77 | $30.34 | $43.29 | $30.67 | 0.99 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.50 | $28.34 | $29.20 | $27.41 | 1.03 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.86 | $29.64 | $37.07 | $30.38 | 0.98 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.68 | $24.38 | $28.45 | $26.65 | 0.91 |
Concrete & paving in Traverse City
Across these 7 projects, Traverse City averages −1% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +3% and asphalt driveway lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Traverse City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Traverse City | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Traverse City | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Traverse City | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,200 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Traverse City | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
| Paver patio cost in Traverse City | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,650 | +3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Traverse City | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Traverse City | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,800 | −2% |
Decks & outdoor in Traverse City
Across these 2 projects, Traverse City averages −4% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −3% and wood deck lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Traverse City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Traverse City | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Traverse City | 300 sq ft | $11,700 – $23,400 | −3% |
Building & additions in Traverse City
The 2 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Traverse City, from −4% (home addition) to −4% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Traverse City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Traverse City | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $56,000 | −4% |
| Home addition cost in Traverse City | 300 sq ft | $36,600 – $74,100 | −4% |
Doors & windows in Traverse City
Across these 5 projects, Traverse City averages −5% against national midpoints. Storm door is highest at −5% and window replacement lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Traverse City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Traverse City | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Traverse City | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Traverse City | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Traverse City | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Traverse City | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
Fencing in Traverse City
Across these 4 projects, Traverse City averages −4% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at −2% and vinyl fence lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Traverse City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Traverse City | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Traverse City | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Traverse City | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,050 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Traverse City | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Traverse City
Across these 5 projects, Traverse City averages −5% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at −3% and roof replacement lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Traverse City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Traverse City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof cost in Traverse City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,650 – $30,800 | −5% |
| Gutters cost in Traverse City | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Traverse City | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,150 – $24,400 | −3% |
| Attic insulation cost in Traverse City | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Traverse City
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Traverse City, from −9% (kitchen backsplash) to −4% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Traverse City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Traverse City | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Shower pan cost in Traverse City | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Traverse City | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Traverse City | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Traverse City | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Traverse City
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Traverse City, from −4% (sod installation) to +4% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Traverse City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Traverse City | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | +1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Traverse City | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,550 – $13,800 | +4% |
| Sod installation cost in Traverse City | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Traverse City | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,750 | −2% |
| Inground pool cost in Traverse City | 450 sq ft | $36,400 – $114,000 | +1% |
Flooring & interior in Traverse City
Across these 3 projects, Traverse City averages −8% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −6% and laminate flooring lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Traverse City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Traverse City | 500 sq ft | $5,150 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Traverse City | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,350 | −9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Traverse City | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,200 | −8% |
Traverse City against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Traverse City comes out −4% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Muskegon is the lowest at −6% (110 miles) and Appleton the highest at +5% (130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MIthis page | 93.4 | 93.7 | −4% | |
| Green Bay, WI | 110 miles | 93.1 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Muskegon, MI | 110 miles | 92.5 | 93.7 | −6% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 125 miles | 94.0 | 93.8 | +3% |
| Appleton, WI | 130 miles | 92.4 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 135 miles | 95.5 | 93.7 | −4% |
| Saginaw, MI | 145 miles | 90.9 | 93.7 | −3% |