Home project costs in Lincoln, NE
Every project we cover, priced for the Lincoln metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Lincoln sits 219th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 91.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 94.1 (224th). The metro has about 182,620 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 37 below. Attic insulation (+10%), tile flooring (−1%) and kitchen backsplash (−2%) sit highest, and home addition (−12%), composite deck (−11%) and kitchen cabinets (−11%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Lincoln Muni Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 14°F, a July average high of 89°F and 29 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Lincoln
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.28 | $22.45 | $24.46 | $22.66 | 0.99 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.70 | $24.00 | $28.77 | $29.12 | 0.82 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.86 | $29.24 | $30.19 | $28.78 | 1.02 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.25 | $29.17 | $36.00 | $30.67 | 0.95 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.88 | $24.02 | $28.82 | $27.41 | 0.88 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.10 | $29.17 | $37.59 | $30.38 | 0.96 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $19.06 | $22.77 | $25.00 | $26.65 | 0.85 |
Concrete & paving in Lincoln
Across these 7 projects, Lincoln averages −6% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at −3% and concrete driveway lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Lincoln range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Lincoln | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Lincoln | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | −7% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Lincoln | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Lincoln | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,900 | −3% |
| Paver patio cost in Lincoln | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Lincoln | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Lincoln | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Lincoln
Across these 2 projects, Lincoln averages −10% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −10% and composite deck lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Lincoln range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Lincoln | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Lincoln | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,500 | −11% |
Building & additions in Lincoln
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Lincoln, from −12% (home addition) to −9% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Lincoln range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Lincoln | 576 sq ft | $26,400 – $53,000 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Lincoln | 300 sq ft | $33,600 – $68,100 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Lincoln
Across these 5 projects, Lincoln averages −9% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Lincoln range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Lincoln | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Lincoln | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Lincoln | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Lincoln | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Lincoln | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Fencing in Lincoln
Across these 4 projects, Lincoln averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −7% and wood fence lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Lincoln range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Lincoln | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Lincoln | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,550 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Lincoln | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Lincoln | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Lincoln
Across these 5 projects, Lincoln averages −5% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +10% and metal roof lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Lincoln range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Lincoln | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Lincoln | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,400 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Lincoln | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Lincoln | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Lincoln | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,350 | +10% |
Kitchen & bath in Lincoln
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Lincoln, from −11% (kitchen cabinets) to −2% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | Lincoln range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Lincoln | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,500 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Lincoln | 1 pan | $920 – $2,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Lincoln | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Lincoln | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Lincoln | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,450 | −2% |
Landscaping & drainage in Lincoln
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Lincoln, from −6% (retaining wall) to −4% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Lincoln range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Lincoln | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Retaining wall cost in Lincoln | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,650 – $12,700 | −6% |
| Sod installation cost in Lincoln | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Lincoln | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,600 | −4% |
| Inground pool cost in Lincoln | 450 sq ft | $34,600 – $108,000 | −4% |
Flooring & interior in Lincoln
Across these 3 projects, Lincoln averages −5% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −1% and hardwood flooring lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Lincoln range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Lincoln | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Lincoln | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Lincoln | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $9,750 | −1% |
Lincoln against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Lincoln comes out −6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Sioux Falls is the lowest at −7% (185 miles) and Kansas City the highest at roughly level (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NEthis page | 91.6 | 94.1 | −6% | |
| Omaha, NE | 55 miles | 91.9 | 94.1 | −4% |
| Sioux City, IA | 120 miles | 86.5 | 94.0 | −5% |
| Topeka, KS | 135 miles | 88.8 | 94.0 | −6% |
| Des Moines, IA | 170 miles | 91.7 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Kansas City, MO | 185 miles | 92.5 | 94.1 | level |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 185 miles | 90.6 | 95.5 | −7% |