Home project costs in Las Cruces, NM
Every project we cover, priced for the Las Cruces metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Las Cruces area is 90.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Las Cruces 241st among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.1. BLS counts roughly 80,000 jobs here.
In Las Cruces, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−4%), front door (−5%) and storm door (−5%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−19%), shower pan (−17%) and kitchen backsplash (−16%). 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 (State Univ, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 30°F, a July average high of 96°F and 9 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through May and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Las Cruces
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.98 | $18.97 | $21.56 | $22.66 | 0.84 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.44 | $27.42 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.94 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.15 | $23.51 | $29.20 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.03 | $26.23 | $34.06 | $30.67 | 0.86 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.53 | $21.72 | $22.66 | $27.41 | 0.79 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.71 | $25.95 | $29.99 | $30.38 | 0.85 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $15.71 | $16.81 | $21.55 | $26.77 | 0.63 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.08 | $18.78 | $20.94 | $26.65 | 0.70 |
Concrete & paving in Las Cruces
Across these 7 projects, Las Cruces averages −11% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −9% and concrete driveway lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Las Cruces range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Las Cruces | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Las Cruces | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Las Cruces | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Las Cruces | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,100 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Las Cruces | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,750 | −12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Las Cruces | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Las Cruces | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Las Cruces
Across these 2 projects, Las Cruces averages −6% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −6% and composite deck lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Las Cruces range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Las Cruces | 300 sq ft | $7,100 – $14,300 | −6% |
| Composite deck cost in Las Cruces | 300 sq ft | $11,300 – $22,600 | −6% |
Building & additions in Las Cruces
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Las Cruces, from −11% (home addition) to −9% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Las Cruces range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Las Cruces | 576 sq ft | $26,400 – $53,100 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Las Cruces | 300 sq ft | $33,800 – $68,500 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Las Cruces
Across these 5 projects, Las Cruces averages −6% against national midpoints. Front door is highest at −5% and patio door lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Las Cruces range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Las Cruces | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Las Cruces | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Las Cruces | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Las Cruces | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Las Cruces | 1 door | $560 – $5,550 | −8% |
Fencing in Las Cruces
Across these 4 projects, Las Cruces averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −6% and chain-link fence lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Las Cruces range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Las Cruces | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Las Cruces | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Las Cruces | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,550 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Las Cruces | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Las Cruces
Across these 5 projects, Las Cruces averages −11% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −4% and roof replacement lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | Las Cruces range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Las Cruces | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,800 – $10,300 | −19% |
| Metal roof cost in Las Cruces | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,100 – $27,900 | −16% |
| Gutters cost in Las Cruces | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Las Cruces | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,500 | −7% |
| Attic insulation cost in Las Cruces | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Las Cruces
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Las Cruces, from −17% (shower pan) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Las Cruces range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Las Cruces | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,100 | −6% |
| Shower pan cost in Las Cruces | 1 pan | $730 – $2,350 | −17% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Las Cruces | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Las Cruces | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Las Cruces | 30 sq ft | $240 – $1,250 | −16% |
Landscaping & drainage in Las Cruces
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Las Cruces, from −12% (retaining wall) to −6% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Las Cruces range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Las Cruces | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall cost in Las Cruces | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,000 – $11,900 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Las Cruces | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Las Cruces | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,000 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in Las Cruces | 450 sq ft | $31,800 – $99,600 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Las Cruces
Across these 3 projects, Las Cruces averages −10% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −5% and tile flooring lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Las Cruces range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Las Cruces | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Las Cruces | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Las Cruces | 200 sq ft | $1,700 – $8,700 | −16% |
Las Cruces against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Las Cruces prices −9% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. El Paso is the lowest at −15% (95 miles) and Albuquerque the highest at −6% (195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NMthis page | 90.2 | 96.1 | −9% | |
| El Paso, TX | 95 miles | 89.9 | 93.8 | −15% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 195 miles | 95.5 | 96.1 | −6% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 225 miles | 98.8 | 96.1 | −7% |
| Odessa, TX | 255 miles | 93.9 | 93.8 | −10% |
| Midland, TX | 285 miles | 95.8 | 93.8 | −8% |
| Tucson, AZ | 290 miles | 96.9 | 96.2 | −7% |