Home project costs in Minneapolis, MN
Every project we cover, priced for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Minneapolis sits 31st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 104.8 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 103.1 (44th). The metro has about 1,951,650 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. Shower pan (+26%), sprinkler system (+24%) and paver patio (+24%) sit highest, and window replacement (+8%), kitchen remodel (+8%) and front door (+8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Lower St Anthony Falls, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 8°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 October.
What local trades earn in Minneapolis
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $24.17 | $29.79 | $40.14 | $22.66 | 1.31 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $29.12 | $35.61 | $44.60 | $29.12 | 1.22 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $33.65 | $40.07 | $48.47 | $28.78 | 1.39 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $31.39 | $48.86 | $55.28 | $30.67 | 1.59 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $30.37 | $34.98 | $42.72 | $27.41 | 1.28 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.52 | $39.37 | $50.43 | $30.38 | 1.30 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $30.22 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $26.77 | 1.29 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $27.34 | $36.25 | $46.87 | $26.65 | 1.36 |
Concrete & paving in Minneapolis
Across these 7 projects, Minneapolis averages +18% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +24% and concrete slab lowest at +14%.
| Project | Size | Minneapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Minneapolis | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,900 | +14% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Minneapolis | 600 sq ft | $4,350 – $11,200 | +21% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Minneapolis | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | +16% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Minneapolis | 1,000 sq ft | $3,000 – $12,100 | +19% |
| Paver patio cost in Minneapolis | 300 sq ft | $3,700 – $6,750 | +24% |
| Concrete patio cost in Minneapolis | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,700 | +17% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Minneapolis | 400 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,250 | +16% |
Decks & outdoor in Minneapolis
Across these 2 projects, Minneapolis averages +14% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +16% and wood deck lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | Minneapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Minneapolis | 300 sq ft | $8,500 – $17,000 | +12% |
| Composite deck cost in Minneapolis | 300 sq ft | $13,900 – $27,900 | +16% |
Building & additions in Minneapolis
The 2 jobs here average +17% versus the US in Minneapolis, from +15% (detached garage) to +19% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Minneapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Minneapolis | 576 sq ft | $33,300 – $66,800 | +15% |
| Home addition cost in Minneapolis | 300 sq ft | $45,300 – $91,700 | +19% |
Doors & windows in Minneapolis
Across these 5 projects, Minneapolis averages +10% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +12% and window replacement lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Minneapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Minneapolis | 1 door | $780 – $4,000 | +9% |
| Storm door cost in Minneapolis | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Front door cost in Minneapolis | 1 door | $570 – $2,650 | +8% |
| Window replacement cost in Minneapolis | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Patio door cost in Minneapolis | 1 door | $660 – $6,750 | +12% |
Fencing in Minneapolis
Across these 4 projects, Minneapolis averages +12% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +18% and vinyl fence lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Minneapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Minneapolis | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $8,550 | +13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Minneapolis | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Minneapolis | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,350 | +18% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Minneapolis | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $12,600 | +11% |
Roofing & exterior in Minneapolis
Across these 5 projects, Minneapolis averages +16% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +23% and attic insulation lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | Minneapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Minneapolis | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,700 – $15,200 | +23% |
| Metal roof cost in Minneapolis | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,800 – $38,100 | +19% |
| Gutters cost in Minneapolis | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,700 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Minneapolis | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,550 – $28,700 | +14% |
| Attic insulation cost in Minneapolis | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,350 | +10% |
Kitchen & bath in Minneapolis
The 5 jobs here average +16% versus the US in Minneapolis, from +8% (kitchen remodel) to +26% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Minneapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Minneapolis | 25 linear ft | $4,700 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Shower pan cost in Minneapolis | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,450 | +26% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Minneapolis | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Minneapolis | 45 sq ft | $5,600 – $27,700 | +19% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Minneapolis | 30 sq ft | $350 – $1,700 | +14% |
Landscaping & drainage in Minneapolis
The 5 jobs here average +21% versus the US in Minneapolis, from +12% (sod installation) to +24% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Minneapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Minneapolis | 60 linear ft | $740 – $2,600 | +23% |
| Retaining wall cost in Minneapolis | 200 sq ft of wall face | $9,100 – $16,100 | +23% |
| Sod installation cost in Minneapolis | 1,500 sq ft | $1,700 – $3,700 | +12% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Minneapolis | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $5,000 – $12,400 | +24% |
| Inground pool cost in Minneapolis | 450 sq ft | $44,500 – $139,000 | +23% |
Flooring & interior in Minneapolis
Across these 3 projects, Minneapolis averages +11% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +14% and hardwood flooring lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | Minneapolis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Minneapolis | 500 sq ft | $6,050 – $13,700 | +10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Minneapolis | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,750 | +11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Minneapolis | 200 sq ft | $3,000 – $11,100 | +14% |
Minneapolis against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Minneapolis comes out +15% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Wausau is the lowest at roughly level (170 miles) and Rochester the highest at +6% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | 104.8 | 103.1 | +15% | |
| St. Cloud, MN | 70 miles | 87.6 | 95.4 | +6% |
| Rochester, MN | 90 miles | 90.8 | 95.4 | +6% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 100 miles | 92.8 | 93.8 | +2% |
| La Crosse, WI | 145 miles | 91.8 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Duluth, MN | 160 miles | 88.8 | 95.3 | +6% |
| Wausau, WI | 170 miles | 92.7 | 93.8 | level |