Home project costs in Charlotte, NC
Every project we cover, priced for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area is 97.3 against 100 for the US, which puts Charlotte 110th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.6. BLS counts roughly 1,358,370 jobs here.
In Charlotte, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are sod installation (−3%), vinyl fence (−5%) and French drain (−5%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−11%), kitchen backsplash (−10%) and composite deck (−9%). 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 (Charlotte Douglas Ap, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 32°F, a July average high of 90°F and 44 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and August through October; for exterior installation, they are August through June.
What local trades earn in Charlotte
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.36 | $22.04 | $23.92 | $22.66 | 0.97 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.52 | $24.50 | $28.49 | $29.12 | 0.84 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.94 | $24.46 | $28.48 | $28.78 | 0.85 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.80 | $28.22 | $30.88 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.67 | $23.17 | $27.69 | $27.41 | 0.85 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.50 | $28.41 | $30.95 | $30.38 | 0.94 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.73 | $23.28 | $27.31 | $26.65 | 0.87 |
Concrete & paving in Charlotte
The 7 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Charlotte, from −9% (concrete driveway) to −5% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Charlotte range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Charlotte | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Charlotte | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Charlotte | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Charlotte | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,600 | −6% |
| Paver patio cost in Charlotte | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Charlotte | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Charlotte | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Charlotte
The 2 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Charlotte, from −9% (composite deck) to −8% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Charlotte range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Charlotte | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Charlotte | 300 sq ft | $10,900 – $21,900 | −9% |
Building & additions in Charlotte
Across these 2 projects, Charlotte averages −9% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −8% and home addition lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Charlotte range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Charlotte | 576 sq ft | $26,700 – $53,700 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Charlotte | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,800 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Charlotte
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Charlotte, from −8% (patio door) to −5% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Charlotte range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Charlotte | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Charlotte | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door cost in Charlotte | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Charlotte | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Charlotte | 1 door | $560 – $5,500 | −8% |
Fencing in Charlotte
The 4 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Charlotte, from −6% (wood fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Charlotte range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Charlotte | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,150 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Charlotte | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Charlotte | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,750 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Charlotte | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Charlotte
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Charlotte, from −9% (metal roof) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Charlotte range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Charlotte | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Charlotte | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,050 – $29,900 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Charlotte | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Charlotte | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Charlotte | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Charlotte
Across these 5 projects, Charlotte averages −8% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −5% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Charlotte range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Charlotte | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Charlotte | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Charlotte | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Charlotte | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Charlotte | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Charlotte
Across these 5 projects, Charlotte averages −5% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −3% and retaining wall lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Charlotte range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Charlotte | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Retaining wall cost in Charlotte | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,450 – $12,600 | −7% |
| Sod installation cost in Charlotte | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Charlotte | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,450 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Charlotte | 450 sq ft | $33,700 – $105,500 | −7% |
Flooring & interior in Charlotte
The 3 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Charlotte, from −9% (tile flooring) to −5% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Charlotte range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Charlotte | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Charlotte | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Charlotte | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
Charlotte against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Charlotte prices −7% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Hickory is the lowest at −9% (60 miles) and Spartanburg the highest at −9% (65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NCthis page | 97.3 | 96.6 | −7% | |
| Hickory, NC | 60 miles | 88.5 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 65 miles | 91.1 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Winston, NC | 70 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Columbia, SC | 75 miles | 93.7 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Greensboro, NC | 80 miles | 92.9 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Florence, SC | 90 miles | 86.8 | 96.3 | −9% |