Home project costs in Billings, MT
Every project we cover, priced for the Billings metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Billings area is 93.5 against 100 for the US, which puts Billings 172nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.0. BLS counts roughly 93,800 jobs here.
In Billings, 8 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 23 below, and 7 are level with it. The biggest premiums are shower pan (+7%), sprinkler system (+5%) and bathroom remodel (+5%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−14%), hardwood flooring (−7%) and window replacement (−5%). 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 (Billings Logan Intl Ap, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 18°F, a July average high of 87°F and 14 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Billings
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.42 | $23.68 | $28.31 | $22.66 | 1.05 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.84 | $28.34 | $30.83 | $29.12 | 0.97 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $28.39 | $29.81 | $34.85 | $28.78 | 1.04 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $31.39 | $39.27 | $45.37 | $30.67 | 1.28 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.69 | $30.12 | $33.63 | $27.41 | 1.10 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $30.62 | $38.93 | $40.14 | $30.38 | 1.28 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.09 | $24.99 | $31.76 | $26.65 | 0.94 |
Concrete & paving in Billings
The 7 jobs here average level versus the US in Billings, from −3% (asphalt driveway) to +3% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Billings range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Billings | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Billings | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Billings | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,200 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Billings | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Paver patio cost in Billings | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,400 | −1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Billings | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Billings | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,100 | +2% |
Decks & outdoor in Billings
The 2 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Billings, from −3% (wood deck) to −2% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Billings range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Billings | 300 sq ft | $7,350 – $14,700 | −3% |
| Composite deck cost in Billings | 300 sq ft | $11,800 – $23,600 | −2% |
Building & additions in Billings
Across these 2 projects, Billings averages +1% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +2% and detached garage lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Billings range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Billings | 576 sq ft | $28,900 – $57,900 | level |
| Home addition cost in Billings | 300 sq ft | $38,700 – $78,400 | +2% |
Doors & windows in Billings
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Billings, from −5% (window replacement) to −2% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Billings range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Billings | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
| Storm door cost in Billings | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Billings | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Billings | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Billings | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
Fencing in Billings
The 4 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Billings, from −3% (vinyl fence) to −1% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Billings range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Billings | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,450 | −2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Billings | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Billings | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,150 | −1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Billings | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,100 | −2% |
Roofing & exterior in Billings
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Billings, from −4% (roof replacement) to −2% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Billings range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Billings | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,850 – $11,900 | −4% |
| Metal roof cost in Billings | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,750 – $31,200 | −4% |
| Gutters cost in Billings | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Billings | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Billings | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,950 | −2% |
Kitchen & bath in Billings
Across these 5 projects, Billings averages +2% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +7% and kitchen remodel lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Billings range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Billings | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | −1% |
| Shower pan cost in Billings | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Billings | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $31,000 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Billings | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,400 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Billings | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Landscaping & drainage in Billings
Across these 5 projects, Billings averages +1% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +5% and retaining wall lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Billings range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Billings | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Retaining wall cost in Billings | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,800 – $13,000 | −4% |
| Sod installation cost in Billings | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,400 | +3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Billings | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,200 – $10,500 | +5% |
| Inground pool cost in Billings | 450 sq ft | $36,100 – $113,000 | level |
Flooring & interior in Billings
The 3 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Billings, from −14% (laminate flooring) to level (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Billings range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Billings | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Billings | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,050 | −14% |
| Tile flooring cost in Billings | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $9,900 | level |
Billings against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Billings prices −1% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Rapid City is the lowest at −8% (305 miles) and Bozeman the highest at +2% (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | 93.5 | 96.0 | −1% | |
| Bozeman, MT | 115 miles | 102.5 | 96.0 | +2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 225 miles | 94.4 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Missoula, MT | 275 miles | 96.4 | 96.0 | −1% |
| Logan, UT | 300 miles | 95.9 | 96.4 | −7% |
| Rapid City, SD | 305 miles | 89.2 | 95.5 | −8% |
| Ogden, UT | 345 miles | 100.3 | 96.4 | −6% |