Home project costs in Missoula, MT
Every project we cover, priced for the Missoula metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Missoula sits 127th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 96.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.0 (198th). The metro has about 67,070 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 13 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 19 below, and 6 are level with it. Shower pan (+7%), roof replacement (+5%) and sprinkler system (+5%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−15%), hardwood flooring (−8%) and patio door (−6%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Missoula Intl Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 18°F, a July average high of 85°F and 14 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 Missoula
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.41 | $24.00 | $26.36 | $22.66 | 1.06 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.35 | $27.48 | $30.07 | $29.12 | 0.94 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.85 | $30.79 | $34.50 | $28.78 | 1.07 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.19 | $38.34 | $46.77 | $30.67 | 1.25 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.48 | $29.59 | $31.81 | $27.41 | 1.08 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.89 | $38.10 | $38.51 | $30.38 | 1.25 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.78 | $29.96 | $32.14 | $26.65 | 1.12 |
Concrete & paving in Missoula
Across these 7 projects, Missoula averages +1% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +3% and asphalt driveway lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Missoula range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Missoula | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Missoula | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Missoula | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | level |
| Gravel driveway cost in Missoula | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,300 | +1% |
| Paver patio cost in Missoula | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Concrete patio cost in Missoula | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Missoula | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,100 | +1% |
Decks & outdoor in Missoula
Across these 2 projects, Missoula averages −4% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −4% and wood deck lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Missoula range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Missoula | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Missoula | 300 sq ft | $11,600 – $23,300 | −4% |
Building & additions in Missoula
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Missoula, from level (detached garage) to +1% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Missoula range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Missoula | 576 sq ft | $28,900 – $58,000 | level |
| Home addition cost in Missoula | 300 sq ft | $38,300 – $77,500 | +1% |
Doors & windows in Missoula
Across these 5 projects, Missoula averages −4% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −3% and patio door lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Missoula range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Missoula | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Missoula | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Missoula | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Missoula | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Missoula | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
Fencing in Missoula
Across these 4 projects, Missoula averages −2% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at −1% and vinyl fence lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Missoula range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Missoula | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,450 | −3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Missoula | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Missoula | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,100 | −1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Missoula | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,100 | −3% |
Roofing & exterior in Missoula
Across these 5 projects, Missoula averages +1% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +5% and vinyl siding lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Missoula range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Missoula | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,100 | +5% |
| Metal roof cost in Missoula | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,800 – $33,300 | +3% |
| Gutters cost in Missoula | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | level |
| Vinyl siding cost in Missoula | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,150 – $24,500 | −3% |
| Attic insulation cost in Missoula | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,900 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Missoula
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Missoula, from −2% (kitchen remodel) to +7% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Missoula range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Missoula | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan cost in Missoula | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Missoula | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,800 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Missoula | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,000 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Missoula | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Missoula
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Missoula, from −3% (retaining wall) to +5% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Missoula range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Missoula | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | +1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Missoula | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,850 – $13,000 | −3% |
| Sod installation cost in Missoula | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,400 | +4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Missoula | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,200 – $10,500 | +5% |
| Inground pool cost in Missoula | 450 sq ft | $36,400 – $113,500 | +1% |
Flooring & interior in Missoula
Across these 3 projects, Missoula averages −8% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at level and laminate flooring lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Missoula range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Missoula | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Missoula | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,000 | −15% |
| Tile flooring cost in Missoula | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $9,900 | level |
Missoula against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Missoula comes out −1% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Idaho Falls is the lowest at −6% (255 miles) and Kennewick the highest at +12% (240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MTthis page | 96.4 | 96.0 | −1% | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 120 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −3% |
| Spokane, WA | 175 miles | 100.3 | 105.0 | +8% |
| Bozeman, MT | 185 miles | 102.5 | 96.0 | +2% |
| Kennewick, WA | 240 miles | 100.1 | 105.0 | +12% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 255 miles | 94.4 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Billings, MT | 275 miles | 93.5 | 96.0 | −1% |