Home project costs in Binghamton, NY
Every project we cover, priced for the Binghamton metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Binghamton sits 187th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 92.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 99.7 (71st). The metro has about 97,030 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 35 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 1 below, and 2 are level with it. Shower pan (+12%), sprinkler system (+10%) and retaining wall (+9%) sit highest, and sod installation (−1%), front door (level) and asphalt driveway (level) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Binghamton, 8 miles away) shows a January average low of 16°F, a July average high of 78°F and 42 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are April through November.
What local trades earn in Binghamton
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.53 | $24.40 | $35.23 | $22.66 | 1.08 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.27 | $29.81 | $36.54 | $29.12 | 1.02 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.48 | $29.33 | $46.62 | $28.78 | 1.02 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.92 | $42.30 | $46.59 | $30.67 | 1.38 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $28.50 | $29.98 | $40.23 | $27.41 | 1.09 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.62 | $36.86 | $46.00 | $30.38 | 1.21 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.14 | $28.75 | $32.16 | $26.65 | 1.08 |
Concrete & paving in Binghamton
Across these 7 projects, Binghamton averages +4% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +8% and asphalt driveway lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Binghamton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Binghamton | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Binghamton | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,650 | +5% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Binghamton | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,450 | level |
| Gravel driveway cost in Binghamton | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
| Paver patio cost in Binghamton | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Binghamton | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | +3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Binghamton | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,250 | +4% |
Decks & outdoor in Binghamton
Across these 2 projects, Binghamton averages +2% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +2% and wood deck lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Binghamton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Binghamton | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,300 | +1% |
| Composite deck cost in Binghamton | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,600 | +2% |
Building & additions in Binghamton
The 2 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Binghamton, from +3% (detached garage) to +6% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Binghamton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Binghamton | 576 sq ft | $29,900 – $60,000 | +3% |
| Home addition cost in Binghamton | 300 sq ft | $40,300 – $81,500 | +6% |
Doors & windows in Binghamton
Across these 5 projects, Binghamton averages +1% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +2% and front door lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Binghamton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Binghamton | 1 door | $720 – $3,750 | +1% |
| Storm door cost in Binghamton | 1 door | $350 – $950 | +1% |
| Front door cost in Binghamton | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement cost in Binghamton | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Patio door cost in Binghamton | 1 door | $610 – $6,100 | +2% |
Fencing in Binghamton
Across these 4 projects, Binghamton averages +2% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +3% and vinyl fence lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Binghamton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Binghamton | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | +2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Binghamton | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,250 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Binghamton | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,350 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Binghamton | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in Binghamton
Across these 5 projects, Binghamton averages +4% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +6% and gutters lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Binghamton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Binghamton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Metal roof cost in Binghamton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,700 – $33,500 | +4% |
| Gutters cost in Binghamton | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Binghamton | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Binghamton | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,200 | +6% |
Kitchen & bath in Binghamton
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Binghamton, from +2% (kitchen remodel) to +12% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Binghamton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Binghamton | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,500 | +3% |
| Shower pan cost in Binghamton | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Binghamton | 120 sq ft | $18,900 – $32,100 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Binghamton | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Binghamton | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Binghamton
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Binghamton, from −1% (sod installation) to +10% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Binghamton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Binghamton | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Binghamton | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,900 – $14,500 | +9% |
| Sod installation cost in Binghamton | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −1% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Binghamton | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,400 – $11,000 | +10% |
| Inground pool cost in Binghamton | 450 sq ft | $38,800 – $121,000 | +7% |
Flooring & interior in Binghamton
Across these 3 projects, Binghamton averages +3% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +4% and hardwood flooring lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Binghamton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Binghamton | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Binghamton | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,250 | +4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Binghamton | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,300 | +4% |
Binghamton against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Binghamton comes out +4% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 5 lower. Scranton is the lowest at +1% (60 miles) and Kingston the highest at +3% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NYthis page | 92.9 | 99.7 | +4% | |
| Scranton, PA | 60 miles | 93.6 | 100.7 | +1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 60 miles | 95.7 | 99.7 | +3% |
| Kingston, NY | 90 miles | 100.7 | 99.7 | +3% |
| Utica, NY | 90 miles | 92.7 | 99.7 | +2% |
| Allentown, PA | 100 miles | 100.0 | 100.6 | +1% |
| Rochester, NY | 105 miles | 97.0 | 99.7 | +2% |