Home project costs in Burlington, NC
Every project we cover, priced for the Burlington metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Burlington area is 93.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Burlington 179th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.6. BLS counts roughly 67,830 jobs here.
In Burlington, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are sod installation (−5%), vinyl fence (−6%) and kitchen remodel (−6%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−13%), concrete driveway (−13%) and composite deck (−11%). 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 (Burlington Alamance Ap, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 30°F, a July average high of 91°F and 43 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through June and August through October; for exterior installation, they are August through June.
What local trades earn in Burlington
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.66 | $20.35 | $22.91 | $22.66 | 0.90 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.18 | $23.69 | $27.09 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.20 | $24.79 | $26.13 | $28.78 | 0.86 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.15 | $27.35 | $30.76 | $30.67 | 0.89 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.45 | $21.75 | $23.07 | $27.41 | 0.79 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.82 | $24.71 | $28.86 | $30.38 | 0.81 |
| 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 Burlington
The 7 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Burlington, from −13% (concrete driveway) to −7% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Burlington | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Burlington | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Burlington | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Burlington | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Burlington | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $4,950 | −9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Burlington | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Burlington | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
Decks & outdoor in Burlington
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Burlington, from −11% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Burlington | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Burlington | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −11% |
Building & additions in Burlington
Across these 2 projects, Burlington averages −12% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −10% and home addition lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Burlington | 576 sq ft | $26,100 – $52,300 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Burlington | 300 sq ft | $33,000 – $67,000 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Burlington
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Burlington, from −10% (patio door) to −7% (front door).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Burlington | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Burlington | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Burlington | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Burlington | 10 windows | $4,100 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Burlington | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
Fencing in Burlington
The 4 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Burlington, from −10% (chain-link fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Burlington | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Burlington | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Burlington | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,500 | −10% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Burlington | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
Roofing & exterior in Burlington
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Burlington, from −10% (vinyl siding) to −6% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Burlington | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Burlington | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Burlington | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Burlington | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Burlington | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Burlington
Across these 5 projects, Burlington averages −10% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and bathroom remodel lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Burlington | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Burlington | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Burlington | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Burlington | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Burlington | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Burlington
Across these 5 projects, Burlington averages −7% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −5% and retaining wall lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Burlington | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Burlington | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Burlington | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Burlington | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,250 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Burlington | 450 sq ft | $33,000 – $103,000 | −9% |
Flooring & interior in Burlington
The 3 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Burlington, from −9% (tile flooring) to −8% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Burlington | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Burlington | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Burlington | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,200 | −9% |
Burlington against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Burlington prices −9% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 3 lower. Roanoke is the lowest at −10% (90 miles) and Raleigh the highest at −7% (55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NCthis page | 93.2 | 96.6 | −9% | |
| Durham, NC | 15 miles | 97.6 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Greensboro, NC | 20 miles | 92.9 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Winston, NC | 55 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Raleigh, NC | 55 miles | 98.2 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 75 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −10% |
| Roanoke, VA | 90 miles | 93.6 | 96.8 | −10% |