Home project costs in Albany, NY
Every project we cover, priced for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Albany sits 86th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 99.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 99.7 (68th). The metro has about 449,410 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 33 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 2 below, and 3 are level with it. French drain (+13%), gravel driveway (+12%) and inground pool (+12%) sit highest, and patio door (−2%), window replacement (−2%) and front door (level) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Albany Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 16°F, a July average high of 84°F and 41 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 Albany
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.03 | $25.45 | $36.39 | $22.66 | 1.12 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $25.00 | $29.19 | $36.71 | $29.12 | 1.00 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.01 | $39.68 | $54.69 | $28.78 | 1.38 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.77 | $37.24 | $53.52 | $30.67 | 1.21 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $28.06 | $30.28 | $37.90 | $27.41 | 1.10 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.79 | $36.01 | $47.43 | $30.38 | 1.19 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.95 | $27.73 | $34.32 | $26.77 | 1.04 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $28.75 | $30.73 | $37.23 | $26.65 | 1.15 |
Concrete & paving in Albany
Across these 7 projects, Albany averages +8% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +12% and concrete slab lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Albany | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,450 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Albany | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $10,000 | +9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Albany | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | +8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Albany | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,400 | +12% |
| Paver patio cost in Albany | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Albany | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +6% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Albany | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,500 | +6% |
Decks & outdoor in Albany
Across these 2 projects, Albany averages +1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +1% and wood deck lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Albany | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,300 | +1% |
| Composite deck cost in Albany | 300 sq ft | $12,200 – $24,500 | +1% |
Building & additions in Albany
The 2 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Albany, from +4% (detached garage) to +4% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Albany | 576 sq ft | $30,000 – $60,200 | +4% |
| Home addition cost in Albany | 300 sq ft | $39,600 – $80,300 | +4% |
Doors & windows in Albany
Across these 5 projects, Albany averages −1% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at +1% and patio door lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Albany | 1 door | $710 – $3,750 | +1% |
| Storm door cost in Albany | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door cost in Albany | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement cost in Albany | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Patio door cost in Albany | 1 door | $590 – $5,850 | −2% |
Fencing in Albany
Across these 4 projects, Albany averages +2% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +4% and vinyl fence lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Albany | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,800 | +2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Albany | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,250 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Albany | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,450 | +4% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Albany | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,600 | +2% |
Roofing & exterior in Albany
Across these 5 projects, Albany averages +6% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +9% and vinyl siding lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Albany | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,750 – $13,500 | +9% |
| Metal roof cost in Albany | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $34,600 | +7% |
| Gutters cost in Albany | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Albany | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Albany | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,200 | +5% |
Kitchen & bath in Albany
The 5 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Albany, from +1% (kitchen remodel) to +7% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Albany | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,300 | +2% |
| Shower pan cost in Albany | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Albany | 120 sq ft | $18,700 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Albany | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,300 | +4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Albany | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | +1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Albany
The 5 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Albany, from +3% (sod installation) to +13% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Albany | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +13% |
| Retaining wall cost in Albany | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,000 – $14,600 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in Albany | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,400 | +3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Albany | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,450 – $11,100 | +11% |
| Inground pool cost in Albany | 450 sq ft | $40,400 – $126,000 | +12% |
Flooring & interior in Albany
Across these 3 projects, Albany averages +1% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +2% and hardwood flooring lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Albany range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Albany | 500 sq ft | $5,500 – $12,500 | level |
| Laminate flooring cost in Albany | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $7,050 | +1% |
| Tile flooring cost in Albany | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | +2% |
Albany against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Albany comes out +4% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Utica is the lowest at +2% (75 miles) and Springfield the highest at +11% (80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NYthis page | 99.6 | 99.7 | +4% | |
| Pittsfield, MA | 45 miles | 95.1 | 97.0 | +4% |
| Kingston, NY | 60 miles | 100.7 | 99.7 | +3% |
| Amherst, MA | 70 miles | 100.2 | 97.0 | +9% |
| Utica, NY | 75 miles | 92.7 | 99.7 | +2% |
| Springfield, MA | 80 miles | 96.1 | 97.0 | +11% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 85 miles | 109.4 | 110.3 | +11% |