Home project costs in Bozeman, MT
Every project we cover, priced for the Bozeman metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Bozeman area is 102.5 against 100 for the US, which puts Bozeman 47th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.0. BLS counts roughly 72,210 jobs here.
In Bozeman, 25 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 11 below, and 2 are level with it. The biggest premiums are sprinkler system (+9%), shower pan (+9%) and concrete driveway (+8%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−13%), hardwood flooring (−6%) 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 (Bozeman Montana State Univ, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 15°F, a July average high of 82°F and 20 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are June through September; for exterior installation, they are March through October.
What local trades earn in Bozeman
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $24.06 | $26.77 | $29.16 | $22.66 | 1.18 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $28.28 | $30.02 | $36.07 | $29.12 | 1.03 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.51 | $32.77 | $37.68 | $28.78 | 1.14 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $30.06 | $39.09 | $43.02 | $30.67 | 1.27 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $29.88 | $30.90 | $33.80 | $27.41 | 1.13 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.76 | $37.61 | $41.72 | $30.38 | 1.24 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.70 | $28.48 | $31.20 | $26.77 | 1.06 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $24.86 | $30.56 | $34.45 | $26.65 | 1.15 |
Concrete & paving in Bozeman
The 7 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Bozeman, from +1% (asphalt driveway) to +8% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Bozeman range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Bozeman | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,350 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Bozeman | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $10,000 | +8% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Bozeman | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Bozeman | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +6% |
| Paver patio cost in Bozeman | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,700 | +5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Bozeman | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +6% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Bozeman | 400 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,400 | +5% |
Decks & outdoor in Bozeman
The 2 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Bozeman, from level (wood deck) to +2% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Bozeman range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Bozeman | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Bozeman | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,600 | +2% |
Building & additions in Bozeman
Across these 2 projects, Bozeman averages +4% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +5% and detached garage lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Bozeman range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Bozeman | 576 sq ft | $29,900 – $60,100 | +3% |
| Home addition cost in Bozeman | 300 sq ft | $40,000 – $81,000 | +5% |
Doors & windows in Bozeman
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Bozeman, from −5% (window replacement) to −1% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Bozeman range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Bozeman | 1 door | $700 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Storm door cost in Bozeman | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door cost in Bozeman | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement cost in Bozeman | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Bozeman | 1 door | $580 – $5,800 | −3% |
Fencing in Bozeman
The 4 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Bozeman, from −1% (vinyl fence) to +6% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Bozeman range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Bozeman | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | +2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Bozeman | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,100 | −1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Bozeman | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,550 | +6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Bozeman | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,500 | +2% |
Roofing & exterior in Bozeman
The 5 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Bozeman, from −2% (attic insulation) to +8% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Bozeman range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Bozeman | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,700 – $13,400 | +8% |
| Metal roof cost in Bozeman | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,300 – $34,300 | +7% |
| Gutters cost in Bozeman | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Bozeman | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,800 | +2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Bozeman | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
Kitchen & bath in Bozeman
Across these 5 projects, Bozeman averages +3% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +9% and kitchen remodel lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Bozeman range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Bozeman | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,400 | +2% |
| Shower pan cost in Bozeman | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Bozeman | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,300 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Bozeman | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,600 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Bozeman | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Landscaping & drainage in Bozeman
Across these 5 projects, Bozeman averages +5% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +9% and retaining wall lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Bozeman range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Bozeman | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +5% |
| Retaining wall cost in Bozeman | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,050 – $13,300 | −1% |
| Sod installation cost in Bozeman | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,550 | +8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Bozeman | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,350 – $10,900 | +9% |
| Inground pool cost in Bozeman | 450 sq ft | $37,700 – $117,500 | +4% |
Flooring & interior in Bozeman
The 3 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Bozeman, from −13% (laminate flooring) to +1% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Bozeman range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Bozeman | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Bozeman | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,150 | −13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Bozeman | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $9,950 | +1% |
Bozeman against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Bozeman prices +2% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Logan is the lowest at −7% (255 miles) and Missoula the highest at −1% (185 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MTthis page | 102.5 | 96.0 | +2% | |
| Billings, MT | 115 miles | 93.5 | 96.0 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 145 miles | 94.4 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Missoula, MT | 185 miles | 96.4 | 96.0 | −1% |
| Logan, UT | 255 miles | 95.9 | 96.4 | −7% |
| Boise, ID | 300 miles | 98.4 | 96.2 | −4% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 300 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −3% |