Home project costs in Santa Fe, NM
Every project we cover, priced for the Santa Fe metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Santa Fe sits 91st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 98.8 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.1 (189th). The metro has about 61,770 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 37 below. Sod installation (+1%), attic insulation (−4%) and front door (−4%) sit highest, and shower pan (−17%), kitchen backsplash (−15%) and tile flooring (−14%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Santa Fe 2, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 18°F, a July average high of 86°F and 13 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are February through November.
What local trades earn in Santa Fe
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.99 | $20.18 | $22.67 | $22.66 | 0.89 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.73 | $28.57 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.98 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.20 | $25.00 | $28.24 | $28.78 | 0.87 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.88 | $24.13 | $31.14 | $30.67 | 0.79 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.35 | $24.73 | $26.07 | $27.41 | 0.90 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.46 | $27.52 | $32.10 | $30.38 | 0.91 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.76 | $17.76 | $24.10 | $26.77 | 0.66 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.61 | $21.68 | $23.34 | $26.65 | 0.81 |
Concrete & paving in Santa Fe
The 7 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Santa Fe, from −8% (paver patio) to −6% (concrete slab).
| Project | Size | Santa Fe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Santa Fe | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Santa Fe | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,450 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Santa Fe | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Santa Fe | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Santa Fe | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Santa Fe | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Santa Fe | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Santa Fe
The 2 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Santa Fe, from −4% (wood deck) to −4% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Santa Fe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Santa Fe | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Santa Fe | 300 sq ft | $11,600 – $23,200 | −4% |
Building & additions in Santa Fe
Across these 2 projects, Santa Fe averages −6% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −6% and home addition lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Santa Fe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Santa Fe | 576 sq ft | $27,300 – $54,900 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Santa Fe | 300 sq ft | $35,600 – $72,200 | −6% |
Doors & windows in Santa Fe
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Santa Fe, from −6% (window replacement) to −4% (front door).
| Project | Size | Santa Fe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Santa Fe | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Santa Fe | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Santa Fe | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Santa Fe | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Santa Fe | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
Fencing in Santa Fe
The 4 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Santa Fe, from −6% (chain-link fence) to −4% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Santa Fe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Santa Fe | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,300 | −5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Santa Fe | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,750 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Santa Fe | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,800 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Santa Fe | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Santa Fe
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Santa Fe, from −12% (roof replacement) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Santa Fe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Santa Fe | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Santa Fe | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,800 – $29,400 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Santa Fe | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Santa Fe | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,000 – $24,100 | −5% |
| Attic insulation cost in Santa Fe | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Santa Fe
Across these 5 projects, Santa Fe averages −10% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at −4% and shower pan lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Santa Fe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Santa Fe | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Shower pan cost in Santa Fe | 1 pan | $720 – $2,400 | −17% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Santa Fe | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Santa Fe | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,900 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Santa Fe | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −15% |
Landscaping & drainage in Santa Fe
Across these 5 projects, Santa Fe averages −8% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at +1% and retaining wall lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Santa Fe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Santa Fe | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Santa Fe | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Santa Fe | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,350 | +1% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Santa Fe | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,000 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in Santa Fe | 450 sq ft | $32,400 – $101,500 | −10% |
Flooring & interior in Santa Fe
The 3 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Santa Fe, from −14% (tile flooring) to −4% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Santa Fe range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Santa Fe | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Santa Fe | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −6% |
| Tile flooring cost in Santa Fe | 200 sq ft | $1,800 – $8,800 | −14% |
Santa Fe against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Santa Fe comes out −7% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Lubbock is the lowest at −14% (270 miles) and Colorado Springs the highest at −3% (240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NMthis page | 98.8 | 96.1 | −7% | |
| Albuquerque, NM | 40 miles | 95.5 | 96.1 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO | 200 miles | 91.8 | 96.1 | −4% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 225 miles | 90.2 | 96.1 | −9% |
| Amarillo, TX | 230 miles | 91.8 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 240 miles | 100.7 | 96.1 | −3% |
| Lubbock, TX | 270 miles | 91.3 | 93.8 | −14% |