Home project costs in Manchester, NH
Every project we cover, priced for the Manchester-Nashua metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Manchester sits 25th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 105.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 97.7 (76th). The metro has about 199,560 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 6 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 21 below, and 11 are level with it. Sod installation (+5%), paver patio (+3%) and asphalt driveway (+2%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−5%), tile flooring (−5%) and French drain (−3%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Manchester Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 17°F, a July average high of 84°F and 40 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 Manchester
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.68 | $22.84 | $26.49 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.91 | $29.47 | $35.02 | $29.12 | 1.01 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.00 | $29.02 | $33.38 | $28.78 | 1.01 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.16 | $32.54 | $36.93 | $30.67 | 1.06 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.98 | $27.38 | $29.00 | $27.41 | 1.00 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.83 | $30.81 | $38.66 | $30.38 | 1.01 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.89 | $27.68 | $32.09 | $26.65 | 1.04 |
Concrete & paving in Manchester
The 7 jobs here average level versus the US in Manchester, from −1% (stamped concrete) to +3% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Manchester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Manchester | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Manchester | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Manchester | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,550 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Manchester | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Paver patio cost in Manchester | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,600 | +3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Manchester | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Stamped concrete cost in Manchester | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | −1% |
Decks & outdoor in Manchester
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Manchester, from −1% (wood deck) to level (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Manchester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Manchester | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Composite deck cost in Manchester | 300 sq ft | $12,000 – $24,100 | level |
Building & additions in Manchester
Across these 2 projects, Manchester averages level against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +1% and detached garage lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Manchester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Manchester | 576 sq ft | $28,800 – $57,800 | −1% |
| Home addition cost in Manchester | 300 sq ft | $38,400 – $77,800 | +1% |
Doors & windows in Manchester
The 5 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Manchester, from −1% (front door) to level (patio door).
| Project | Size | Manchester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Manchester | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | −1% |
| Storm door cost in Manchester | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door cost in Manchester | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −1% |
| Window replacement cost in Manchester | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Patio door cost in Manchester | 1 door | $600 – $6,000 | level |
Fencing in Manchester
The 4 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Manchester, from −1% (vinyl fence) to level (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Manchester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Manchester | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,600 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Manchester | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,000 | −1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Manchester | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,150 | level |
| Aluminum fence cost in Manchester | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,300 | −1% |
Roofing & exterior in Manchester
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Manchester, from −1% (gutters) to +1% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Manchester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Manchester | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,200 – $12,700 | +1% |
| Metal roof cost in Manchester | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,300 – $32,500 | level |
| Gutters cost in Manchester | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Manchester | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,000 | −1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Manchester | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Kitchen & bath in Manchester
Across these 5 projects, Manchester averages −2% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at level and kitchen backsplash lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Manchester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Manchester | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,100 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Manchester | 1 pan | $910 – $2,800 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Manchester | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,100 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Manchester | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,100 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Manchester | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Manchester
Across these 5 projects, Manchester averages +1% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at +5% and French drain lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Manchester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Manchester | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Retaining wall cost in Manchester | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,150 – $13,500 | +1% |
| Sod installation cost in Manchester | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,450 | +5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Manchester | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,000 – $10,000 | level |
| Inground pool cost in Manchester | 450 sq ft | $36,200 – $113,000 | level |
Flooring & interior in Manchester
The 3 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Manchester, from −5% (tile flooring) to −1% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Manchester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Manchester | 500 sq ft | $5,450 – $12,400 | −1% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Manchester | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,950 | −1% |
| Tile flooring cost in Manchester | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,600 | −5% |
Manchester against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Manchester comes out level versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Portland is the lowest at +1% (85 miles) and Boston the highest at +15% (45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | 105.7 | 97.7 | level | |
| Worcester, MA | 45 miles | 102.5 | 97.0 | +11% |
| Boston, MA | 45 miles | 108.3 | 99.7 | +15% |
| Amherst, MA | 60 miles | 100.2 | 97.0 | +9% |
| Springfield, MA | 70 miles | 96.1 | 97.0 | +11% |
| Portland, ME | 85 miles | 101.9 | 97.2 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 85 miles | 95.1 | 97.0 | +4% |