Home project costs in Raleigh, NC
Every project we cover, priced for the Raleigh-Cary metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Raleigh-Cary area is 98.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Raleigh 102nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.6. BLS counts roughly 743,120 jobs here.
In Raleigh, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are sod installation (−3%), attic insulation (−4%) and vinyl fence (−5%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−11%), kitchen backsplash (−10%) and concrete driveway (−10%). 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 (Raleigh Durham Intl Ap, 9 miles away) shows a January average low of 32°F, a July average high of 91°F and 46 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 Raleigh
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.31 | $21.95 | $23.77 | $22.66 | 0.97 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.31 | $24.43 | $29.01 | $29.12 | 0.84 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.05 | $24.57 | $28.70 | $28.78 | 0.85 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.26 | $29.10 | $33.66 | $30.67 | 0.95 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.96 | $22.80 | $27.56 | $27.41 | 0.83 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.44 | $27.31 | $29.72 | $30.38 | 0.90 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $19.30 | $21.57 | $24.04 | $26.77 | 0.81 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.09 | $24.39 | $27.94 | $26.65 | 0.92 |
Concrete & paving in Raleigh
The 7 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Raleigh, from −10% (concrete driveway) to −6% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Raleigh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Raleigh | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Raleigh | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Raleigh | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Raleigh | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,600 | −6% |
| Paver patio cost in Raleigh | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Raleigh | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Raleigh | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Raleigh
The 2 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Raleigh, from −9% (composite deck) to −8% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Raleigh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Raleigh | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Raleigh | 300 sq ft | $10,900 – $21,900 | −9% |
Building & additions in Raleigh
Across these 2 projects, Raleigh averages −9% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −8% and home addition lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Raleigh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Raleigh | 576 sq ft | $26,700 – $53,600 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Raleigh | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,900 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Raleigh
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Raleigh, from −9% (patio door) to −6% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Raleigh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Raleigh | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Raleigh | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door cost in Raleigh | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Raleigh | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Raleigh | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Raleigh
The 4 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Raleigh, from −7% (wood fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Raleigh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Raleigh | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Raleigh | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Raleigh | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,750 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Raleigh | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Raleigh
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Raleigh, from −8% (vinyl siding) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Raleigh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Raleigh | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Metal roof cost in Raleigh | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,300 – $30,400 | −7% |
| Gutters cost in Raleigh | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Raleigh | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Raleigh | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Raleigh
Across these 5 projects, Raleigh averages −8% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −5% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Raleigh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Raleigh | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Raleigh | 1 pan | $830 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Raleigh | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Raleigh | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Raleigh | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Raleigh
Across these 5 projects, Raleigh averages −5% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −3% and retaining wall lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Raleigh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Raleigh | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Retaining wall cost in Raleigh | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,400 – $12,500 | −8% |
| Sod installation cost in Raleigh | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Raleigh | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,500 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Raleigh | 450 sq ft | $33,600 – $105,000 | −7% |
Flooring & interior in Raleigh
The 3 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Raleigh, from −9% (tile flooring) to −8% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Raleigh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Raleigh | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Raleigh | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,450 | −8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Raleigh | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
Raleigh against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Raleigh prices −7% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 5 lower. Greenville is the lowest at −10% (60 miles) and Durham the highest at −7% (40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NCthis page | 98.2 | 96.6 | −7% | |
| Durham, NC | 40 miles | 97.6 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Burlington, NC | 55 miles | 93.2 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 60 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −10% |
| Greenville, NC | 60 miles | 88.4 | 96.6 | −10% |
| Greensboro, NC | 75 miles | 92.9 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Wilmington, NC | 105 miles | 96.4 | 96.6 | −8% |