Home project costs in Utica, NY
Every project we cover, priced for the Utica-Rome metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Utica-Rome area is 92.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Utica 196th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 99.7. BLS counts roughly 118,390 jobs here.
In Utica, 23 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 4 below, and 11 are level with it. The biggest premiums are retaining wall (+9%), paver patio (+8%) and French drain (+6%); the biggest discounts are garage door (−1%), storm door (−1%) and kitchen cabinets (−1%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Utica Oneida Co Ap, 9 miles away) shows a January average low of 14°F, a July average high of 81°F and 44 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 Utica
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.66 | $23.90 | $30.48 | $22.66 | 1.05 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.07 | $28.62 | $34.34 | $29.12 | 0.98 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.30 | $29.94 | $42.89 | $28.78 | 1.04 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.66 | $35.00 | $47.60 | $30.67 | 1.14 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.16 | $28.35 | $30.01 | $27.41 | 1.03 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $25.65 | $29.64 | $37.75 | $30.38 | 0.98 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.40 | $29.36 | $35.47 | $26.65 | 1.10 |
Concrete & paving in Utica
The 7 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Utica, from +1% (concrete slab) to +8% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Utica range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Utica | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Utica | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,400 | +2% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Utica | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,650 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Utica | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
| Paver patio cost in Utica | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,850 | +8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Utica | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Utica | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,100 | +2% |
Decks & outdoor in Utica
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Utica, from level (wood deck) to level (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Utica range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Utica | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,100 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Utica | 300 sq ft | $12,000 – $24,100 | level |
Building & additions in Utica
Across these 2 projects, Utica averages +1% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +1% and detached garage lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Utica range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Utica | 576 sq ft | $29,100 – $58,400 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in Utica | 300 sq ft | $38,500 – $77,800 | +1% |
Doors & windows in Utica
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Utica, from −1% (garage door) to +1% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Utica range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Utica | 1 door | $690 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Storm door cost in Utica | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Utica | 1 door | $490 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Window replacement cost in Utica | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Patio door cost in Utica | 1 door | $600 – $6,000 | level |
Fencing in Utica
The 4 jobs here average level versus the US in Utica, from level (aluminum fence) to +1% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Utica range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Utica | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Vinyl fence cost in Utica | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,150 | level |
| Chain-link fence cost in Utica | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,250 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Utica | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,400 | level |
Roofing & exterior in Utica
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Utica, from level (vinyl siding) to +5% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Utica range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Utica | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,100 | +5% |
| Metal roof cost in Utica | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $33,400 | +3% |
| Gutters cost in Utica | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Vinyl siding cost in Utica | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,100 | level |
| Attic insulation cost in Utica | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Utica
Across these 5 projects, Utica averages +2% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Utica range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Utica | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $13,900 | −1% |
| Shower pan cost in Utica | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Utica | 120 sq ft | $18,500 – $31,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Utica | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,000 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Utica | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Utica
Across these 5 projects, Utica averages +5% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at +9% and sod installation lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Utica range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Utica | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Utica | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,900 – $14,500 | +9% |
| Sod installation cost in Utica | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,300 | level |
| Sprinkler system cost in Utica | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,150 – $10,400 | +4% |
| Inground pool cost in Utica | 450 sq ft | $38,300 – $119,500 | +6% |
Flooring & interior in Utica
The 3 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Utica, from level (hardwood flooring) to +4% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Utica range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Utica | 500 sq ft | $5,550 – $12,500 | level |
| Laminate flooring cost in Utica | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,150 | +3% |
| Tile flooring cost in Utica | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,300 | +4% |
Utica against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Utica prices +2% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Rochester is the lowest at +2% (120 miles) and Pittsfield the highest at +4% (120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | 92.7 | 99.7 | +2% | |
| Syracuse, NY | 55 miles | 95.7 | 99.7 | +3% |
| Albany, NY | 75 miles | 99.6 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Binghamton, NY | 90 miles | 92.9 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Kingston, NY | 105 miles | 100.7 | 99.7 | +3% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 120 miles | 95.1 | 97.0 | +4% |
| Rochester, NY | 120 miles | 97.0 | 99.7 | +2% |