Home project costs in Reno, NV
Every project we cover, priced for the Reno metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Reno sits 59th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 101.0 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.3 (139th). The metro has about 275,680 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 20 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 13 below, and 5 are level with it. French drain (+7%), sprinkler system (+7%) and shower pan (+6%) sit highest, and metal roof (−6%), gutters (−6%) and window replacement (−4%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Reno Tahoe Intl Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 26°F, a July average high of 94°F and 7 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through June and September; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Reno
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.27 | $24.63 | $34.75 | $22.66 | 1.09 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.10 | $29.98 | $37.41 | $29.12 | 1.03 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $30.08 | $35.22 | $39.09 | $28.78 | 1.22 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.14 | $37.03 | $44.33 | $30.67 | 1.21 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.48 | $29.50 | $36.98 | $27.41 | 1.08 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.63 | $35.00 | $41.12 | $30.38 | 1.15 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.72 | $28.20 | $36.25 | $26.77 | 1.05 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $24.29 | $25.00 | $31.07 | $26.65 | 0.94 |
Concrete & paving in Reno
The 7 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Reno, from +2% (concrete slab) to +6% (gravel driveway).
| Project | Size | Reno range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Reno | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Reno | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,700 | +5% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Reno | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | +5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Reno | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +6% |
| Paver patio cost in Reno | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,600 | +3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Reno | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Reno | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | +3% |
Decks & outdoor in Reno
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Reno, from level (wood deck) to +1% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Reno range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Reno | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Reno | 300 sq ft | $12,200 – $24,400 | +1% |
Building & additions in Reno
Across these 2 projects, Reno averages +1% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +2% and detached garage lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Reno range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Reno | 576 sq ft | $29,200 – $58,500 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in Reno | 300 sq ft | $38,800 – $78,600 | +2% |
Doors & windows in Reno
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Reno, from −4% (window replacement) to −1% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Reno range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Reno | 1 door | $700 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Storm door cost in Reno | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Reno | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement cost in Reno | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Reno | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
Fencing in Reno
The 4 jobs here average level versus the US in Reno, from −3% (aluminum fence) to +3% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Reno range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Reno | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Vinyl fence cost in Reno | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,050 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Reno | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,350 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Reno | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,100 | −3% |
Roofing & exterior in Reno
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Reno, from −6% (metal roof) to −1% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Reno range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Reno | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,850 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Metal roof cost in Reno | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,400 – $30,500 | −6% |
| Gutters cost in Reno | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Reno | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,300 – $25,000 | −1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Reno | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Reno
Across these 5 projects, Reno averages +2% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +6% and kitchen remodel lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Reno range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Reno | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,300 | +1% |
| Shower pan cost in Reno | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,950 | +6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Reno | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $31,100 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Reno | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Reno | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Landscaping & drainage in Reno
Across these 5 projects, Reno averages +5% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +7% and retaining wall lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Reno range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Reno | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Reno | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,200 – $13,500 | +1% |
| Sod installation cost in Reno | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,450 | +5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Reno | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,250 – $10,700 | +7% |
| Inground pool cost in Reno | 450 sq ft | $37,700 – $117,500 | +4% |
Flooring & interior in Reno
The 3 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Reno, from level (hardwood flooring) to +3% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Reno range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Reno | 500 sq ft | $5,500 – $12,500 | level |
| Laminate flooring cost in Reno | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,200 | +3% |
| Tile flooring cost in Reno | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $9,900 | level |
Reno against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Reno comes out +1% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Chico is the lowest at +9% (115 miles) and Napa the highest at +15% (190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NVthis page | 101.0 | 96.3 | +1% | |
| Chico, CA | 115 miles | 101.2 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Sacramento, CA | 125 miles | 106.7 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Redding, CA | 135 miles | 100.7 | 105.2 | +9% |
| Stockton, CA | 185 miles | 105.1 | 105.2 | +10% |
| Vallejo, CA | 185 miles | 108.5 | 105.2 | +14% |
| Napa, CA | 190 miles | 112.6 | 105.2 | +15% |