Home project costs in Syracuse, NY
Every project we cover, priced for the Syracuse metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Syracuse sits 137th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 95.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 99.7 (69th). The metro has about 300,130 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 36 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below, and 2 are level with it. French drain (+7%), roof replacement (+6%) and retaining wall (+5%) sit highest, and vinyl fence (level), window replacement (level) and kitchen remodel (+1%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 17°F, a July average high of 82°F and 40 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 Syracuse
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.52 | $23.64 | $34.90 | $22.66 | 1.04 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.13 | $29.93 | $36.26 | $29.12 | 1.03 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $26.67 | $30.68 | $50.65 | $28.78 | 1.07 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.55 | $32.23 | $44.32 | $30.67 | 1.05 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.59 | $29.59 | $36.60 | $27.41 | 1.08 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.37 | $37.07 | $49.07 | $30.38 | 1.22 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.56 | $28.99 | $36.67 | $26.77 | 1.08 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $29.06 | $29.56 | $35.80 | $26.65 | 1.11 |
Concrete & paving in Syracuse
Across these 7 projects, Syracuse averages +3% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +5% and concrete slab lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Syracuse range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Syracuse | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Syracuse | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Syracuse | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Syracuse | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
| Paver patio cost in Syracuse | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,700 | +5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Syracuse | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Syracuse | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,200 | +3% |
Decks & outdoor in Syracuse
Across these 2 projects, Syracuse averages +1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +2% and wood deck lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Syracuse range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Syracuse | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,300 | +1% |
| Composite deck cost in Syracuse | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,600 | +2% |
Building & additions in Syracuse
The 2 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Syracuse, from +3% (detached garage) to +3% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Syracuse range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Syracuse | 576 sq ft | $29,900 – $59,900 | +3% |
| Home addition cost in Syracuse | 300 sq ft | $39,300 – $79,500 | +3% |
Doors & windows in Syracuse
Across these 5 projects, Syracuse averages +1% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at +2% and window replacement lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Syracuse range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Syracuse | 1 door | $720 – $3,750 | +2% |
| Storm door cost in Syracuse | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door cost in Syracuse | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Window replacement cost in Syracuse | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Patio door cost in Syracuse | 1 door | $600 – $6,100 | +1% |
Fencing in Syracuse
Across these 4 projects, Syracuse averages +1% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +2% and vinyl fence lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Syracuse range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Syracuse | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Syracuse | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,200 | level |
| Chain-link fence cost in Syracuse | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,300 | +2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Syracuse | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in Syracuse
Across these 5 projects, Syracuse averages +4% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +6% and vinyl siding lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Syracuse range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Syracuse | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,200 | +6% |
| Metal roof cost in Syracuse | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,800 – $33,800 | +5% |
| Gutters cost in Syracuse | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Syracuse | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,600 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Syracuse | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,150 | +5% |
Kitchen & bath in Syracuse
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Syracuse, from +1% (kitchen remodel) to +3% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Syracuse range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Syracuse | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,300 | +2% |
| Shower pan cost in Syracuse | 1 pan | $980 – $2,850 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Syracuse | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Syracuse | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Syracuse | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +3% |
Landscaping & drainage in Syracuse
The 5 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Syracuse, from +1% (sod installation) to +7% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Syracuse range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Syracuse | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Syracuse | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,550 – $14,000 | +5% |
| Sod installation cost in Syracuse | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,300 | +1% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Syracuse | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,100 – $10,200 | +2% |
| Inground pool cost in Syracuse | 450 sq ft | $37,600 – $117,500 | +4% |
Flooring & interior in Syracuse
Across these 3 projects, Syracuse averages +3% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at +4% and hardwood flooring lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Syracuse range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Syracuse | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Syracuse | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,250 | +4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Syracuse | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,200 | +3% |
Syracuse against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Syracuse comes out +3% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Scranton is the lowest at +1% (115 miles) and Albany the highest at +4% (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NYthis page | 95.7 | 99.7 | +3% | |
| Utica, NY | 55 miles | 92.7 | 99.7 | +2% |
| Binghamton, NY | 60 miles | 92.9 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Rochester, NY | 70 miles | 97.0 | 99.7 | +2% |
| Albany, NY | 115 miles | 99.6 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Scranton, PA | 115 miles | 93.6 | 100.7 | +1% |
| Kingston, NY | 125 miles | 100.7 | 99.7 | +3% |