Home project costs in Kansas City, MO
Every project we cover, priced for the Kansas City metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Kansas City area is 92.5 against 100 for the US, which puts Kansas City 203rd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 94.1. BLS counts roughly 1,096,110 jobs here.
In Kansas City, 16 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 14 below, and 8 are level with it. The biggest premiums are metal roof (+4%), paver patio (+3%) and sprinkler system (+3%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−6%), hardwood flooring (−4%) and window replacement (−4%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Kansas City Downtown Ap, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 22°F, a July average high of 90°F and 38 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through June and August through October; for exterior installation, they are February through June and August through November.
What local trades earn in Kansas City
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.11 | $24.28 | $34.10 | $22.66 | 1.07 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.13 | $29.72 | $39.30 | $29.12 | 1.02 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.32 | $30.80 | $43.07 | $28.78 | 1.07 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $27.42 | $36.61 | $47.59 | $30.67 | 1.19 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.50 | $29.93 | $36.27 | $27.41 | 1.09 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $25.41 | $36.95 | $46.85 | $30.38 | 1.22 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $24.21 | $27.45 | $30.31 | $26.77 | 1.03 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.77 | $28.09 | $36.10 | $26.65 | 1.05 |
Concrete & paving in Kansas City
The 7 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Kansas City, from level (concrete slab) to +3% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Kansas City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Kansas City | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Kansas City | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,550 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Kansas City | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Kansas City | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | +1% |
| Paver patio cost in Kansas City | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,650 | +3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Kansas City | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Kansas City | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | +1% |
Decks & outdoor in Kansas City
The 2 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Kansas City, from −2% (wood deck) to −1% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Kansas City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Kansas City | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Composite deck cost in Kansas City | 300 sq ft | $12,000 – $24,000 | −1% |
Building & additions in Kansas City
Across these 2 projects, Kansas City averages +1% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +1% and detached garage lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Kansas City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Kansas City | 576 sq ft | $29,000 – $58,200 | level |
| Home addition cost in Kansas City | 300 sq ft | $38,400 – $77,700 | +1% |
Doors & windows in Kansas City
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Kansas City, from −4% (window replacement) to −3% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Kansas City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Kansas City | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Kansas City | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Kansas City | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Kansas City | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Kansas City | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
Fencing in Kansas City
The 4 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Kansas City, from −4% (vinyl fence) to +1% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Kansas City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Kansas City | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,500 | −2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Kansas City | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,850 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Kansas City | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,250 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Kansas City | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | level |
Roofing & exterior in Kansas City
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Kansas City, from level (vinyl siding) to +4% (metal roof).
| Project | Size | Kansas City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Kansas City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,250 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Metal roof cost in Kansas City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $33,300 | +4% |
| Gutters cost in Kansas City | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Kansas City | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
| Attic insulation cost in Kansas City | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in Kansas City
Across these 5 projects, Kansas City averages −1% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +3% and kitchen remodel lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Kansas City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Kansas City | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Kansas City | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,850 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Kansas City | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Kansas City | 45 sq ft | $4,700 – $23,400 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Kansas City | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −2% |
Landscaping & drainage in Kansas City
Across these 5 projects, Kansas City averages +2% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +3% and sod installation lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Kansas City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Kansas City | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Retaining wall cost in Kansas City | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,400 – $13,600 | +2% |
| Sod installation cost in Kansas City | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,300 | level |
| Sprinkler system cost in Kansas City | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,150 – $10,300 | +3% |
| Inground pool cost in Kansas City | 450 sq ft | $37,000 – $115,500 | +2% |
Flooring & interior in Kansas City
The 3 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Kansas City, from −6% (laminate flooring) to −2% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Kansas City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Kansas City | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Kansas City | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Tile flooring cost in Kansas City | 200 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,700 | −2% |
Kansas City against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Kansas City prices level against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Wichita is the lowest at −9% (175 miles) and Jefferson City the highest at −1% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MOthis page | 92.5 | 94.1 | level | |
| Topeka, KS | 75 miles | 88.8 | 94.0 | −6% |
| Columbia, MO | 100 miles | 89.4 | 94.2 | −3% |
| Joplin, MO | 125 miles | 85.7 | 94.2 | −6% |
| Springfield, MO | 130 miles | 88.6 | 94.2 | −7% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 130 miles | 88.0 | 94.2 | −1% |
| Wichita, KS | 175 miles | 88.9 | 94.0 | −9% |