Home project costs in Greensboro, NC
Every project we cover, priced for the Greensboro-High Point metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Greensboro-High Point area is 92.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Greensboro 186th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.6. BLS counts roughly 365,410 jobs here.
In Greensboro, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are sod installation (−5%), attic insulation (−5%) and kitchen remodel (−6%); the biggest discounts are concrete driveway (−13%), composite deck (−12%) and home addition (−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 (Greensboro Wtp, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 30°F, a July average high of 89°F and 46 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Greensboro
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.54 | $23.71 | $25.62 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.56 | $27.65 | $30.29 | $30.67 | 0.90 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $19.50 | $22.13 | $23.67 | $27.41 | 0.81 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.94 | $28.07 | $29.58 | $30.38 | 0.92 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $18.84 | $23.64 | $24.77 | $26.77 | 0.88 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.71 | $23.61 | $26.64 | $26.65 | 0.89 |
Concrete & paving in Greensboro
The 7 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Greensboro, from −13% (concrete driveway) to −7% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Greensboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Greensboro | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Greensboro | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Greensboro | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Greensboro | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,200 | −10% |
| Paver patio cost in Greensboro | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Concrete patio cost in Greensboro | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Greensboro | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,100 | −10% |
Decks & outdoor in Greensboro
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Greensboro, from −12% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Greensboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Greensboro | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Greensboro | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −12% |
Building & additions in Greensboro
Across these 2 projects, Greensboro averages −10% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −10% and home addition lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Greensboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Greensboro | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,600 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Greensboro | 300 sq ft | $33,700 – $68,400 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Greensboro
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Greensboro, from −10% (patio door) to −6% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Greensboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Greensboro | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Greensboro | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Greensboro | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Greensboro | 10 windows | $4,100 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Greensboro | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Fencing in Greensboro
The 4 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Greensboro, from −11% (chain-link fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Greensboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Greensboro | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Greensboro | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Greensboro | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −11% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Greensboro | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Greensboro
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Greensboro, from −10% (vinyl siding) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Greensboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Greensboro | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Greensboro | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,100 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in Greensboro | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Greensboro | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Greensboro | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Greensboro
Across these 5 projects, Greensboro averages −8% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Greensboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Greensboro | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Greensboro | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Greensboro | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Greensboro | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Greensboro | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Greensboro
Across these 5 projects, Greensboro averages −8% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −5% and retaining wall lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Greensboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Greensboro | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Retaining wall cost in Greensboro | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Greensboro | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Greensboro | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,150 | −9% |
| Inground pool cost in Greensboro | 450 sq ft | $32,500 – $101,500 | −10% |
Flooring & interior in Greensboro
The 3 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Greensboro, from −9% (laminate flooring) to −7% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Greensboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Greensboro | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Greensboro | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Greensboro | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,400 | −7% |
Greensboro against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Greensboro prices −9% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Fayetteville is the lowest at −10% (80 miles) and Charlotte the highest at −7% (80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | 92.9 | 96.6 | −9% | |
| Burlington, NC | 20 miles | 93.2 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Winston, NC | 30 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Durham, NC | 40 miles | 97.6 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Raleigh, NC | 75 miles | 98.2 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Charlotte, NC | 80 miles | 97.3 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 80 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −10% |