Home project costs in Jefferson City, MO
Every project we cover, priced for the Jefferson City metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Jefferson City sits 271st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 88.0 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 94.2 (221st). The metro has about 80,220 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 15 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 19 below, and 4 are level with it. Gravel driveway (+7%), French drain (+6%) and metal roof (+5%) sit highest, and shower pan (−7%), kitchen cabinets (−7%) and patio door (−6%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Jefferson City Mem Ap, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 23°F, a July average high of 89°F and 40 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 December.
What local trades earn in Jefferson City
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.79 | $27.99 | $36.61 | $22.66 | 1.24 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.36 | $27.42 | $31.22 | $29.12 | 0.94 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.80 | $34.20 | $38.97 | $28.78 | 1.19 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.83 | $23.83 | $29.20 | $30.67 | 0.78 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.45 | $28.07 | $31.86 | $27.41 | 1.02 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.00 | $32.52 | $39.35 | $30.38 | 1.07 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.93 | $28.76 | $39.95 | $26.65 | 1.08 |
Concrete & paving in Jefferson City
Across these 7 projects, Jefferson City averages +3% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +7% and concrete slab lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Jefferson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Jefferson City | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Jefferson City | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,650 | +5% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Jefferson City | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | +4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Jefferson City | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $10,900 | +7% |
| Paver patio cost in Jefferson City | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,600 | +3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Jefferson City | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Jefferson City | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,100 | +2% |
Decks & outdoor in Jefferson City
Across these 2 projects, Jefferson City averages −3% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −2% and wood deck lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Jefferson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Jefferson City | 300 sq ft | $7,300 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Composite deck cost in Jefferson City | 300 sq ft | $11,800 – $23,600 | −2% |
Building & additions in Jefferson City
The 2 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Jefferson City, from −4% (home addition) to −1% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Jefferson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Jefferson City | 576 sq ft | $28,700 – $57,500 | −1% |
| Home addition cost in Jefferson City | 300 sq ft | $36,500 – $73,900 | −4% |
Doors & windows in Jefferson City
Across these 5 projects, Jefferson City averages −6% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −5% and patio door lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Jefferson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Jefferson City | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Jefferson City | 1 door | $330 – $890 | −6% |
| Front door cost in Jefferson City | 1 door | $470 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Jefferson City | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,000 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Jefferson City | 1 door | $560 – $5,600 | −6% |
Fencing in Jefferson City
Across these 4 projects, Jefferson City averages level against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +5% and vinyl fence lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Jefferson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Jefferson City | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Jefferson City | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,950 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Jefferson City | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,500 | +5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Jefferson City | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,400 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in Jefferson City
Across these 5 projects, Jefferson City averages +3% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +5% and vinyl siding lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Jefferson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Jefferson City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $12,900 | +4% |
| Metal roof cost in Jefferson City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $33,700 | +5% |
| Gutters cost in Jefferson City | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,350 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Jefferson City | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
| Attic insulation cost in Jefferson City | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Jefferson City
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Jefferson City, from −7% (shower pan) to level (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | Jefferson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Jefferson City | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $13,100 | −7% |
| Shower pan cost in Jefferson City | 1 pan | $870 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Jefferson City | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Jefferson City | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Jefferson City | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Landscaping & drainage in Jefferson City
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Jefferson City, from −3% (sod installation) to +6% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Jefferson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Jefferson City | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Jefferson City | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,200 – $13,300 | level |
| Sod installation cost in Jefferson City | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Jefferson City | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,000 – $9,950 | −1% |
| Inground pool cost in Jefferson City | 450 sq ft | $37,300 – $116,500 | +3% |
Flooring & interior in Jefferson City
Across these 3 projects, Jefferson City averages −3% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +1% and hardwood flooring lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Jefferson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Jefferson City | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Jefferson City | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Jefferson City | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $9,900 | +1% |
Jefferson City against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Jefferson City comes out −1% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Springfield is the lowest at −7% (105 miles) and Springfield the highest at +10% (150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MOthis page | 88.0 | 94.2 | −1% | |
| Columbia, MO | 35 miles | 89.4 | 94.2 | −3% |
| St. Louis, MO | 95 miles | 95.1 | 100.0 | +10% |
| Springfield, MO | 105 miles | 88.6 | 94.2 | −7% |
| Kansas City, MO | 130 miles | 92.5 | 94.1 | level |
| Springfield, IL | 150 miles | 92.7 | 93.6 | +10% |
| Joplin, MO | 170 miles | 85.7 | 94.2 | −6% |