Home project costs in St. Cloud, MN
Every project we cover, priced for the St. Cloud metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
St. Cloud sits 278th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 87.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 95.4 (206th). The metro has about 103,920 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 28 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 8 below, and 2 are level with it. Roof replacement (+22%), metal roof (+18%) and shower pan (+16%) sit highest, and front door (−3%), hardwood flooring (−2%) and storm door (−2%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (St Cloud Rgnl Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 3°F, a July average high of 82°F and 28 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are April through October.
What local trades earn in St. Cloud
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.11 | $27.80 | $36.92 | $22.66 | 1.23 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.37 | $29.14 | $36.78 | $29.12 | 1.00 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $30.11 | $38.24 | $47.30 | $28.78 | 1.33 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.73 | $43.38 | $50.77 | $30.67 | 1.41 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.16 | $29.37 | $35.70 | $27.41 | 1.07 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.40 | $39.37 | $47.30 | $30.38 | 1.30 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $27.86 | $38.10 | $44.05 | $26.65 | 1.43 |
Concrete & paving in St. Cloud
The 7 jobs here average +7% versus the US in St. Cloud, from +3% (concrete slab) to +13% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | St. Cloud range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in St. Cloud | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in St. Cloud | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in St. Cloud | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | +8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in St. Cloud | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
| Paver patio cost in St. Cloud | 300 sq ft | $3,400 – $6,150 | +13% |
| Concrete patio cost in St. Cloud | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in St. Cloud | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | +4% |
Decks & outdoor in St. Cloud
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in St. Cloud, from −1% (wood deck) to +1% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | St. Cloud range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in St. Cloud | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,100 | −1% |
| Composite deck cost in St. Cloud | 300 sq ft | $12,200 – $24,400 | +1% |
Building & additions in St. Cloud
Across these 2 projects, St. Cloud averages +5% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +7% and detached garage lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | St. Cloud range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in St. Cloud | 576 sq ft | $30,100 – $60,400 | +4% |
| Home addition cost in St. Cloud | 300 sq ft | $40,600 – $82,100 | +7% |
Doors & windows in St. Cloud
The 5 jobs here average −1% versus the US in St. Cloud, from −3% (front door) to +1% (patio door).
| Project | Size | St. Cloud range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in St. Cloud | 1 door | $710 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Storm door cost in St. Cloud | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door cost in St. Cloud | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in St. Cloud | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Patio door cost in St. Cloud | 1 door | $590 – $6,050 | +1% |
Fencing in St. Cloud
The 4 jobs here average +2% versus the US in St. Cloud, from −1% (vinyl fence) to +6% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | St. Cloud range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in St. Cloud | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in St. Cloud | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,100 | −1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in St. Cloud | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,600 | +6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in St. Cloud | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in St. Cloud
The 5 jobs here average +10% versus the US in St. Cloud, from +2% (attic insulation) to +22% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | St. Cloud range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in St. Cloud | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,750 – $15,000 | +22% |
| Metal roof cost in St. Cloud | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,900 – $37,500 | +18% |
| Gutters cost in St. Cloud | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,450 | +7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in St. Cloud | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Attic insulation cost in St. Cloud | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in St. Cloud
Across these 5 projects, St. Cloud averages +6% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +16% and kitchen remodel lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | St. Cloud range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in St. Cloud | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,100 | level |
| Shower pan cost in St. Cloud | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,150 | +16% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in St. Cloud | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,100 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in St. Cloud | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in St. Cloud | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +7% |
Landscaping & drainage in St. Cloud
Across these 5 projects, St. Cloud averages +12% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +16% and sod installation lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | St. Cloud range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in St. Cloud | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,450 | +16% |
| Retaining wall cost in St. Cloud | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,250 – $14,700 | +12% |
| Sod installation cost in St. Cloud | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,400 | +4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in St. Cloud | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,600 – $11,500 | +15% |
| Inground pool cost in St. Cloud | 450 sq ft | $41,100 – $128,000 | +14% |
Flooring & interior in St. Cloud
The 3 jobs here average +2% versus the US in St. Cloud, from −2% (hardwood flooring) to +8% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | St. Cloud range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in St. Cloud | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,200 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in St. Cloud | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $7,000 | level |
| Tile flooring cost in St. Cloud | 200 sq ft | $2,900 – $10,500 | +8% |
St. Cloud against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, St. Cloud comes out +6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Sioux Falls is the lowest at −7% (185 miles) and Minneapolis the highest at +15% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MNthis page | 87.6 | 95.4 | +6% | |
| Minneapolis, MN | 70 miles | 104.8 | 103.1 | +15% |
| Fargo, ND | 150 miles | 90.9 | 95.7 | −2% |
| Rochester, MN | 155 miles | 90.8 | 95.4 | +6% |
| Duluth, MN | 155 miles | 88.8 | 95.3 | +6% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 160 miles | 92.8 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 185 miles | 90.6 | 95.5 | −7% |