Home project costs in Omaha, NE
Every project we cover, priced for the Omaha metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Omaha area is 91.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Omaha 212th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 94.1. BLS counts roughly 498,100 jobs here.
In Omaha, 3 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 32 below, and 3 are level with it. The biggest premiums are attic insulation (+16%), sod installation (+3%) and paver patio (+1%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−11%), home addition (−9%) and patio door (−8%). 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 (Omaha Eppley Airfield, 9 miles away) shows a January average low of 15°F, a July average high of 88°F and 32 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Omaha
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $20.00 | $23.22 | $27.58 | $22.66 | 1.02 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.36 | $25.39 | $31.06 | $29.12 | 0.87 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.14 | $28.86 | $31.54 | $28.78 | 1.00 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.63 | $30.48 | $44.62 | $30.67 | 0.99 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.08 | $24.16 | $29.26 | $27.41 | 0.88 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.50 | $30.02 | $38.68 | $30.38 | 0.99 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.09 | $29.34 | $32.00 | $26.77 | 1.10 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.11 | $22.34 | $27.33 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Omaha
The 7 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Omaha, from −6% (concrete patio) to +1% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Omaha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Omaha | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,850 | −6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Omaha | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Omaha | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Omaha | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,950 | −2% |
| Paver patio cost in Omaha | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Omaha | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Omaha | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,450 | −6% |
Decks & outdoor in Omaha
The 2 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Omaha, from −8% (composite deck) to −8% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Omaha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Omaha | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Omaha | 300 sq ft | $11,100 – $22,200 | −8% |
Building & additions in Omaha
Across these 2 projects, Omaha averages −8% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −7% and home addition lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Omaha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Omaha | 576 sq ft | $26,800 – $53,800 | −7% |
| Home addition cost in Omaha | 300 sq ft | $34,700 – $70,400 | −9% |
Doors & windows in Omaha
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Omaha, from −8% (patio door) to −6% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Omaha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Omaha | 1 door | $660 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Omaha | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Front door cost in Omaha | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Omaha | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Omaha | 1 door | $550 – $5,500 | −8% |
Fencing in Omaha
The 4 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Omaha, from −6% (wood fence) to −4% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Omaha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Omaha | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,150 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Omaha | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Omaha | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Omaha | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Omaha
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Omaha, from −11% (roof replacement) to +16% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Omaha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Omaha | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Omaha | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,500 – $30,400 | −6% |
| Gutters cost in Omaha | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Omaha | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,900 | −5% |
| Attic insulation cost in Omaha | 1,000 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,550 | +16% |
Kitchen & bath in Omaha
Across these 5 projects, Omaha averages −4% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at level and kitchen cabinets lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Omaha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Omaha | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Omaha | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | level |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Omaha | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Omaha | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Omaha | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Landscaping & drainage in Omaha
Across these 5 projects, Omaha averages −1% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at +3% and sprinkler system lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Omaha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Omaha | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,100 | −1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Omaha | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,100 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Omaha | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,400 | +3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Omaha | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,750 | −2% |
| Inground pool cost in Omaha | 450 sq ft | $35,400 – $110,500 | −2% |
Flooring & interior in Omaha
The 3 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Omaha, from −7% (hardwood flooring) to level (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Omaha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Omaha | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Omaha | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Omaha | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $9,850 | level |
Omaha against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Omaha prices −4% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Sioux Falls is the lowest at −7% (160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NEthis page | 91.9 | 94.1 | −4% | |
| Lincoln, NE | 55 miles | 91.6 | 94.1 | −6% |
| Sioux City, IA | 85 miles | 86.5 | 94.0 | −5% |
| Des Moines, IA | 120 miles | 91.7 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Topeka, KS | 155 miles | 88.8 | 94.0 | −6% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 160 miles | 90.6 | 95.5 | −7% |
| Kansas City, MO | 185 miles | 92.5 | 94.1 | level |