Home project costs in Columbia, MO
Every project we cover, priced for the Columbia metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Columbia sits 250th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 89.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 94.2 (220th). The metro has about 107,680 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 10 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 26 below, and 2 are level with it. Paver patio (+6%), chain-link fence (+3%) and asphalt driveway (+3%) sit highest, and metal roof (−9%), roof replacement (−9%) and patio door (−7%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Columbia U Of M, 0 miles away) shows a January average low of 23°F, a July average high of 89°F and 45 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are February through November.
What local trades earn in Columbia
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.64 | $27.31 | $37.38 | $22.66 | 1.21 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.95 | $27.00 | $33.85 | $29.12 | 0.93 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.80 | $27.29 | $39.45 | $28.78 | 0.95 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.45 | $27.89 | $34.45 | $30.67 | 0.91 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.72 | $28.41 | $33.59 | $27.41 | 1.04 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.08 | $29.57 | $36.74 | $30.38 | 0.97 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.23 | $22.37 | $28.99 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Columbia
The 7 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Columbia, from −1% (concrete slab) to +6% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Columbia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Columbia | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Columbia | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Columbia | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Columbia | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,300 | +1% |
| Paver patio cost in Columbia | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,750 | +6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Columbia | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | level |
| Stamped concrete cost in Columbia | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | +1% |
Decks & outdoor in Columbia
The 2 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Columbia, from −4% (wood deck) to −3% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Columbia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Columbia | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Columbia | 300 sq ft | $11,600 – $23,300 | −3% |
Building & additions in Columbia
Across these 2 projects, Columbia averages −4% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −3% and home addition lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Columbia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Columbia | 576 sq ft | $28,000 – $56,200 | −3% |
| Home addition cost in Columbia | 300 sq ft | $35,900 – $72,600 | −6% |
Doors & windows in Columbia
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Columbia, from −7% (patio door) to −6% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Columbia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Columbia | 1 door | $660 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Columbia | 1 door | $330 – $890 | −6% |
| Front door cost in Columbia | 1 door | $470 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Columbia | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Columbia | 1 door | $560 – $5,600 | −7% |
Fencing in Columbia
The 4 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Columbia, from −3% (vinyl fence) to +3% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Columbia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Columbia | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,500 | −2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Columbia | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Columbia | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,400 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Columbia | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,100 | −3% |
Roofing & exterior in Columbia
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Columbia, from −9% (metal roof) to −3% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Columbia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Columbia | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Columbia | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,100 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Columbia | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Columbia | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,200 – $24,500 | −3% |
| Attic insulation cost in Columbia | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Columbia
Across these 5 projects, Columbia averages −4% against national midpoints. Kitchen backsplash is highest at level and kitchen cabinets lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Columbia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Columbia | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $13,000 | −7% |
| Shower pan cost in Columbia | 1 pan | $920 – $2,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Columbia | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Columbia | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Columbia | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Landscaping & drainage in Columbia
Across these 5 projects, Columbia averages level against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at +3% and sod installation lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Columbia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Columbia | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,150 | +2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Columbia | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,450 – $13,600 | +3% |
| Sod installation cost in Columbia | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Columbia | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,950 – $9,900 | −1% |
| Inground pool cost in Columbia | 450 sq ft | $36,800 – $115,000 | +2% |
Flooring & interior in Columbia
The 3 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Columbia, from −6% (hardwood flooring) to +1% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Columbia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Columbia | 500 sq ft | $5,150 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Columbia | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Columbia | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $9,900 | +1% |
Columbia against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Columbia comes out −3% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Springfield is the lowest at −7% (115 miles) and Springfield the highest at +10% (165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MOthis page | 89.4 | 94.2 | −3% | |
| Jefferson City, MO | 35 miles | 88.0 | 94.2 | −1% |
| Kansas City, MO | 100 miles | 92.5 | 94.1 | level |
| Springfield, MO | 115 miles | 88.6 | 94.2 | −7% |
| St. Louis, MO | 120 miles | 95.1 | 100.0 | +10% |
| Springfield, IL | 165 miles | 92.7 | 93.6 | +10% |
| Joplin, MO | 165 miles | 85.7 | 94.2 | −6% |