Home project costs in Trenton, NJ
Every project we cover, priced for the Trenton-Princeton metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Trenton sits 42nd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 103.2 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 99.8 (63rd). The metro has about 240,190 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. Roof replacement (+30%), metal roof (+28%) and French drain (+22%) sit highest, and front door (+2%), window replacement (+3%) and hardwood flooring (+3%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Trenton Mercer Co Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 24°F, a July average high of 86°F and 46 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 Trenton
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.43 | $34.58 | $51.14 | $22.66 | 1.53 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $25.60 | $31.58 | $51.38 | $29.12 | 1.08 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.88 | $33.56 | $57.38 | $28.78 | 1.17 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.93 | $36.71 | $51.14 | $30.67 | 1.20 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $28.35 | $34.53 | $41.50 | $27.41 | 1.26 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $30.21 | $47.21 | $59.33 | $30.38 | 1.55 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $26.89 | $39.47 | $45.35 | $26.65 | 1.48 |
Concrete & paving in Trenton
The 7 jobs here average +16% versus the US in Trenton, from +8% (asphalt driveway) to +21% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Trenton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Trenton | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,850 | +13% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Trenton | 600 sq ft | $4,350 – $11,300 | +21% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Trenton | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | +8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Trenton | 1,000 sq ft | $2,950 – $11,900 | +17% |
| Paver patio cost in Trenton | 300 sq ft | $3,600 – $6,600 | +21% |
| Concrete patio cost in Trenton | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,700 | +16% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Trenton | 400 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,250 | +16% |
Decks & outdoor in Trenton
The 2 jobs here average +9% versus the US in Trenton, from +7% (wood deck) to +10% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Trenton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Trenton | 300 sq ft | $8,100 – $16,300 | +7% |
| Composite deck cost in Trenton | 300 sq ft | $13,300 – $26,600 | +10% |
Building & additions in Trenton
Across these 2 projects, Trenton averages +13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at +14% and home addition lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | Trenton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Trenton | 576 sq ft | $33,000 – $66,300 | +14% |
| Home addition cost in Trenton | 300 sq ft | $42,700 – $86,300 | +12% |
Doors & windows in Trenton
The 5 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Trenton, from +2% (front door) to +5% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Trenton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Trenton | 1 door | $750 – $3,900 | +5% |
| Storm door cost in Trenton | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Front door cost in Trenton | 1 door | $530 – $2,550 | +2% |
| Window replacement cost in Trenton | 10 windows | $4,650 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Patio door cost in Trenton | 1 door | $620 – $6,300 | +5% |
Fencing in Trenton
The 4 jobs here average +13% versus the US in Trenton, from +7% (vinyl fence) to +21% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Trenton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Trenton | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,450 | +11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Trenton | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,850 | +7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Trenton | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,550 | +21% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Trenton | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $12,700 | +12% |
Roofing & exterior in Trenton
The 5 jobs here average +19% versus the US in Trenton, from +6% (attic insulation) to +30% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Trenton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Trenton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,250 – $15,900 | +30% |
| Metal roof cost in Trenton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $14,100 – $40,300 | +28% |
| Gutters cost in Trenton | 160 linear ft | $1,600 – $4,950 | +19% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Trenton | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,400 | +13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Trenton | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,200 | +6% |
Kitchen & bath in Trenton
Across these 5 projects, Trenton averages +7% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +9% and kitchen remodel lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Trenton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Trenton | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $15,100 | +7% |
| Shower pan cost in Trenton | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,050 | +9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Trenton | 120 sq ft | $19,100 – $32,500 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Trenton | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,300 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Trenton | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Trenton
Across these 5 projects, Trenton averages +15% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +22% and sod installation lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Trenton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Trenton | 60 linear ft | $730 – $2,550 | +22% |
| Retaining wall cost in Trenton | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,350 – $15,100 | +14% |
| Sod installation cost in Trenton | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,500 | +6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Trenton | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,650 – $11,700 | +17% |
| Inground pool cost in Trenton | 450 sq ft | $42,300 – $132,000 | +17% |
Flooring & interior in Trenton
The 3 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Trenton, from +3% (hardwood flooring) to +7% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Trenton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Trenton | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $12,900 | +3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Trenton | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,250 | +4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Trenton | 200 sq ft | $2,750 – $10,500 | +7% |
Trenton against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Trenton comes out +12% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Reading is the lowest at +1% (65 miles) and New York the highest at +18% (55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJthis page | 103.2 | 99.8 | +12% | |
| Philadelphia, PA | 40 miles | 102.6 | 96.8 | +4% |
| Allentown, PA | 50 miles | 100.0 | 100.6 | +1% |
| New York, NY | 55 miles | 112.6 | 110.3 | +18% |
| Reading, PA | 65 miles | 97.1 | 100.7 | +1% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 70 miles | 98.9 | 99.8 | +6% |
| Vineland, NJ | 70 miles | 96.0 | 99.8 | +13% |