Home project costs in New York
Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using New York wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.
On BEA's regional price index, New York is number 5 of 51 (50 states and DC) at 107.9, with 100 as the US average. Goods prices come in at 107.3, rank 2. The state has 9,688,000 jobs in the BLS survey.
Statewide, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are French drain (+18%), retaining wall (+18%) and inground pool (+18%); the lowest are kitchen backsplash (+9%), tile flooring (+9%) and window replacement (+9%).
Weather across the 9 metros we cover: January average lows of 11 to 28°F, July average highs of 78 to 86°F and 35 to 51 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Cities in New York
How the metros in New York compare
Inside New York, New York is the priciest of the 9 metros we cover at +18% against the US midpoint (averaged over all 38 projects), and Utica the cheapest at +2%. That is a gap of 16.0 percentage points between the two. Part of that gap is wages and part is materials, so check the individual city pages for the job you have in mind.
| Metro | Jobs | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 | 112.6 | 110.3 | +18% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 | 109.4 | 110.3 | +11% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 | 99.6 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 | 95.8 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 | 92.9 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 | 100.7 | 99.7 | +3% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 | 95.7 | 99.7 | +3% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 | 97.0 | 99.7 | +2% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 | 92.7 | 99.7 | +2% |
What trades earn in New York
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.13 | $26.89 | $38.18 | $22.66 | 1.19 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $27.56 | $34.77 | $43.18 | $29.12 | 1.19 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.11 | $38.94 | $54.29 | $28.78 | 1.35 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.83 | $37.26 | $48.67 | $30.67 | 1.21 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.18 | $30.79 | $40.59 | $27.41 | 1.12 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.08 | $37.86 | $51.16 | $30.38 | 1.25 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $24.10 | $29.45 | $35.91 | $26.77 | 1.10 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $28.11 | $31.74 | $37.23 | $26.65 | 1.19 |
Concrete & paving in New York
Across these 7 projects, New York averages +14% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +17% and concrete slab lowest at +11%.
| Project | Size | New York range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in New York | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,800 | $3,850 |
| Concrete driveway cost in New York | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,500 | $6,450 |
| Asphalt driveway cost in New York | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,250 |
| Gravel driveway cost in New York | 1,000 sq ft | $2,950 – $11,900 | $6,350 |
| Paver patio cost in New York | 300 sq ft | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,250 |
| Concrete patio cost in New York | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,650 |
| Stamped concrete cost in New York | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,900 | $5,600 |
Decks & outdoor in New York
Across these 2 projects, New York averages +13% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +14% and wood deck lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | New York range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in New York | 300 sq ft | $8,500 – $17,000 | $11,400 |
| Composite deck cost in New York | 300 sq ft | $13,800 – $27,600 | $18,100 |
Building & additions in New York
The 2 jobs here average +14% versus the US in New York, from +13% (detached garage) to +14% (home addition).
| Project | Size | New York range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in New York | 576 sq ft | $32,700 – $65,600 | $43,500 |
| Home addition cost in New York | 300 sq ft | $43,500 – $88,000 | $57,500 |
Doors & windows in New York
Across these 5 projects, New York averages +11% against national midpoints. Storm door is highest at +12% and window replacement lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | New York range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in New York | 1 door | $790 – $4,100 | $2,200 |
| Storm door cost in New York | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | $650 |
| Front door cost in New York | 1 door | $570 – $2,750 | $1,500 |
| Window replacement cost in New York | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | $9,750 |
| Patio door cost in New York | 1 door | $660 – $6,700 | $3,300 |
Fencing in New York
Across these 4 projects, New York averages +12% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +14% and vinyl fence lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | New York range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in New York | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | $5,350 |
| Vinyl fence cost in New York | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,100 | $6,850 |
| Chain-link fence cost in New York | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,050 | $3,850 |
| Aluminum fence cost in New York | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $12,700 | $7,600 |
Roofing & exterior in New York
Across these 5 projects, New York averages +13% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +14% and gutters lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | New York range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in New York | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,050 – $14,200 | $9,300 |
| Metal roof cost in New York | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,800 – $36,800 | $21,300 |
| Gutters cost in New York | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,700 | $2,750 |
| Vinyl siding cost in New York | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,500 | $16,800 |
| Attic insulation cost in New York | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,450 | $2,500 |
Kitchen & bath in New York
The 5 jobs here average +11% versus the US in New York, from +9% (kitchen backsplash) to +14% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | New York range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in New York | 25 linear ft | $4,700 – $16,000 | $9,150 |
| Shower pan cost in New York | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | $1,850 |
| Kitchen remodel cost in New York | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,500 | $25,000 |
| Bathroom remodel cost in New York | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,200 | $14,000 |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in New York | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | $900 |
Landscaping & drainage in New York
The 5 jobs here average +16% versus the US in New York, from +11% (sod installation) to +18% (French drain).
| Project | Size | New York range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in New York | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,500 | $1,350 |
| Retaining wall cost in New York | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,550 – $15,600 | $10,300 |
| Sod installation cost in New York | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,650 | $2,400 |
| Sprinkler system cost in New York | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,600 – $11,600 | $7,000 |
| Inground pool cost in New York | 450 sq ft | $42,500 – $133,000 | $74,500 |
Flooring & interior in New York
Across these 3 projects, New York averages +10% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at +11% and tile flooring lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | New York range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in New York | 500 sq ft | $6,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 |
| Laminate flooring cost in New York | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,750 | $4,500 |
| Tile flooring cost in New York | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,200 |