Home project costs in Wilmington, NC
Every project we cover, priced for the Wilmington metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Wilmington area is 96.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Wilmington 128th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.6. BLS counts roughly 191,280 jobs here.
In Wilmington, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are sod installation (−4%), vinyl fence (−5%) and kitchen remodel (−6%); the biggest discounts are concrete driveway (−12%), home addition (−11%) and shower pan (−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 (Wilmington Intl Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 36°F, a July average high of 90°F and 60 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and August through November; for exterior installation, they are August through June.
What local trades earn in Wilmington
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.02 | $22.16 | $26.94 | $22.66 | 0.98 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.06 | $24.44 | $28.70 | $29.12 | 0.84 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.55 | $23.03 | $27.13 | $28.78 | 0.80 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.29 | $27.11 | $30.10 | $30.67 | 0.88 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.91 | $21.17 | $23.49 | $27.41 | 0.77 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.07 | $26.00 | $28.87 | $30.38 | 0.86 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.76 | $23.43 | $24.20 | $26.65 | 0.88 |
Concrete & paving in Wilmington
The 7 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Wilmington, from −12% (concrete driveway) to −7% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Wilmington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Wilmington | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,800 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Wilmington | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Wilmington | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Wilmington | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,450 | −7% |
| Paver patio cost in Wilmington | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,100 | −7% |
| Concrete patio cost in Wilmington | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Wilmington | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
Decks & outdoor in Wilmington
The 2 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Wilmington, from −9% (composite deck) to −8% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Wilmington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Wilmington | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Wilmington | 300 sq ft | $10,900 – $21,900 | −9% |
Building & additions in Wilmington
Across these 2 projects, Wilmington averages −10% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −9% and home addition lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Wilmington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Wilmington | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,200 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Wilmington | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,800 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Wilmington
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Wilmington, from −10% (patio door) to −6% (front door).
| Project | Size | Wilmington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Wilmington | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Wilmington | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Wilmington | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Wilmington | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Wilmington | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Fencing in Wilmington
The 4 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Wilmington, from −6% (wood fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Wilmington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Wilmington | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Wilmington | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Wilmington | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,750 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Wilmington | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Wilmington
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Wilmington, from −9% (attic insulation) to −7% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Wilmington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Wilmington | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Wilmington | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,800 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Wilmington | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Wilmington | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Wilmington | 1,000 sq ft | $890 – $3,650 | −9% |
Kitchen & bath in Wilmington
Across these 5 projects, Wilmington averages −9% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and shower pan lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Wilmington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Wilmington | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Wilmington | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Wilmington | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Wilmington | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Wilmington | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Wilmington
Across these 5 projects, Wilmington averages −7% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −4% and retaining wall lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Wilmington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Wilmington | 60 linear ft | $560 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Wilmington | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Wilmington | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Wilmington | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,350 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Wilmington | 450 sq ft | $33,200 – $103,500 | −8% |
Flooring & interior in Wilmington
The 3 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Wilmington, from −9% (tile flooring) to −8% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Wilmington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Wilmington | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Wilmington | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,450 | −8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Wilmington | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
Wilmington against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Wilmington prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Myrtle Beach is the lowest at −11% (60 miles) and Raleigh the highest at −7% (105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NCthis page | 96.4 | 96.6 | −8% | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 60 miles | 93.6 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 75 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −10% |
| Greenville, NC | 100 miles | 88.4 | 96.6 | −10% |
| Florence, SC | 100 miles | 86.8 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Raleigh, NC | 105 miles | 98.2 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Durham, NC | 135 miles | 97.6 | 96.6 | −7% |