Home project costs in Kingston, NY
Every project we cover, priced for the Kingston metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Kingston sits 67th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 100.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 99.7 (72nd). The metro has about 59,140 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 0 below, and 3 are level with it. Retaining wall (+10%), roof replacement (+10%) and paver patio (+9%) sit highest, and front door (level), storm door (level) and vinyl fence (level) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Rhinebeck 4Se, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 11°F, a July average high of 86°F and 51 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Kingston
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $20.94 | $23.81 | $31.28 | $22.66 | 1.05 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $26.05 | $29.40 | $36.33 | $29.12 | 1.01 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.79 | $33.83 | $36.54 | $28.78 | 1.18 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $25.55 | $33.75 | $52.82 | $30.67 | 1.10 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.55 | $27.37 | $31.93 | $27.41 | 1.00 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.90 | $33.38 | $37.58 | $30.38 | 1.10 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Kingston
Across these 7 projects, Kingston averages +4% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +9% and concrete slab lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Kingston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Kingston | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Kingston | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,400 | +2% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Kingston | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | +5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Kingston | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +5% |
| Paver patio cost in Kingston | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $5,950 | +9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Kingston | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Kingston | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,050 | +1% |
Decks & outdoor in Kingston
Across these 2 projects, Kingston averages +1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +1% and wood deck lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Kingston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Kingston | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Composite deck cost in Kingston | 300 sq ft | $12,200 – $24,400 | +1% |
Building & additions in Kingston
The 2 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Kingston, from +2% (detached garage) to +3% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Kingston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Kingston | 576 sq ft | $29,500 – $59,300 | +2% |
| Home addition cost in Kingston | 300 sq ft | $39,200 – $79,400 | +3% |
Doors & windows in Kingston
Across these 5 projects, Kingston averages +1% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +1% and front door lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Kingston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Kingston | 1 door | $710 – $3,700 | +1% |
| Storm door cost in Kingston | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door cost in Kingston | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement cost in Kingston | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Patio door cost in Kingston | 1 door | $610 – $6,100 | +1% |
Fencing in Kingston
Across these 4 projects, Kingston averages +1% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +2% and vinyl fence lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Kingston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Kingston | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,700 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Kingston | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,200 | level |
| Chain-link fence cost in Kingston | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,300 | +2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Kingston | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in Kingston
Across these 5 projects, Kingston averages +6% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +10% and vinyl siding lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Kingston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Kingston | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,850 – $13,700 | +10% |
| Metal roof cost in Kingston | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,400 – $35,000 | +9% |
| Gutters cost in Kingston | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Kingston | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,500 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Kingston | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,200 | +6% |
Kitchen & bath in Kingston
The 5 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Kingston, from +1% (kitchen remodel) to +6% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Kingston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Kingston | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,200 | +1% |
| Shower pan cost in Kingston | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,950 | +6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Kingston | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Kingston | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Kingston | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Kingston
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Kingston, from +5% (sod installation) to +10% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Kingston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Kingston | 60 linear ft | $650 – $2,300 | +8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Kingston | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,000 – $14,600 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in Kingston | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,450 | +5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Kingston | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,200 – $10,500 | +5% |
| Inground pool cost in Kingston | 450 sq ft | $39,000 – $121,500 | +8% |
Flooring & interior in Kingston
Across these 3 projects, Kingston averages +3% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +4% and hardwood flooring lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Kingston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Kingston | 500 sq ft | $5,550 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Kingston | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,200 | +3% |
| Tile flooring cost in Kingston | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,300 | +4% |
Kingston against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Kingston comes out +3% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Waterbury is the lowest at +4% (70 miles) and Springfield the highest at +11% (85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NYthis page | 100.7 | 99.7 | +3% | |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 30 miles | 109.4 | 110.3 | +11% |
| Albany, NY | 60 miles | 99.6 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 60 miles | 95.1 | 97.0 | +4% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 65 miles | 106.9 | 97.3 | +7% |
| Waterbury, CT | 70 miles | 99.8 | 97.3 | +4% |
| Springfield, MA | 85 miles | 96.1 | 97.0 | +11% |