Home project costs in Bismarck, ND
Every project we cover, priced for the Bismarck metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Bismarck sits 229th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 91.0 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 95.7 (200th). The metro has about 71,270 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 5 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 30 below, and 3 are level with it. Paver patio (+7%), retaining wall (+5%) and sod installation (+5%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−12%), tile flooring (−10%) and laminate flooring (−10%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Bismarck, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 2°F, a July average high of 85°F and 19 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are April through October.
What local trades earn in Bismarck
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.87 | $23.93 | $29.41 | $22.66 | 1.06 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.75 | $26.28 | $30.71 | $29.12 | 0.90 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.67 | $29.88 | $35.15 | $28.78 | 1.04 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.18 | $33.81 | $38.82 | $30.67 | 1.10 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.01 | $27.66 | $30.05 | $27.41 | 1.01 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.86 | $29.76 | $38.29 | $30.38 | 0.98 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.37 | $24.20 | $33.96 | $26.65 | 0.91 |
Concrete & paving in Bismarck
The 7 jobs here average level versus the US in Bismarck, from −2% (concrete slab) to +7% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Bismarck range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Bismarck | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Bismarck | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Bismarck | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Bismarck | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Paver patio cost in Bismarck | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,850 | +7% |
| Concrete patio cost in Bismarck | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Bismarck | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | −1% |
Decks & outdoor in Bismarck
The 2 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Bismarck, from −6% (composite deck) to −5% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Bismarck range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Bismarck | 300 sq ft | $7,150 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Composite deck cost in Bismarck | 300 sq ft | $11,400 – $22,800 | −6% |
Building & additions in Bismarck
Across these 2 projects, Bismarck averages −5% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −4% and home addition lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Bismarck range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Bismarck | 576 sq ft | $27,700 – $55,600 | −4% |
| Home addition cost in Bismarck | 300 sq ft | $35,600 – $72,100 | −6% |
Doors & windows in Bismarck
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Bismarck, from −6% (storm door) to −3% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Bismarck range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Bismarck | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Bismarck | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −6% |
| Front door cost in Bismarck | 1 door | $470 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Bismarck | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Bismarck | 1 door | $580 – $5,750 | −4% |
Fencing in Bismarck
The 4 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Bismarck, from −4% (wood fence) to −2% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Bismarck range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Bismarck | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Bismarck | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Bismarck | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,050 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Bismarck | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,000 | −3% |
Roofing & exterior in Bismarck
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Bismarck, from −6% (roof replacement) to −2% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Bismarck range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Bismarck | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Metal roof cost in Bismarck | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,650 – $31,000 | −5% |
| Gutters cost in Bismarck | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Bismarck | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Bismarck | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Bismarck
Across these 5 projects, Bismarck averages −7% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −5% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Bismarck range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Bismarck | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,100 | −6% |
| Shower pan cost in Bismarck | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Bismarck | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Bismarck | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,000 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Bismarck | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
Landscaping & drainage in Bismarck
Across these 5 projects, Bismarck averages +3% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at +5% and French drain lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Bismarck range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Bismarck | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Retaining wall cost in Bismarck | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,650 – $13,900 | +5% |
| Sod installation cost in Bismarck | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,450 | +5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Bismarck | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,050 – $10,200 | +2% |
| Inground pool cost in Bismarck | 450 sq ft | $37,300 – $116,500 | +3% |
Flooring & interior in Bismarck
The 3 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Bismarck, from −10% (tile flooring) to −7% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Bismarck range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Bismarck | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Bismarck | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Bismarck | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Bismarck against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Bismarck comes out −3% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Rapid City is the lowest at −8% (210 miles) and St. Cloud the highest at +6% (325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, NDthis page | 91.0 | 95.7 | −3% | |
| Fargo, ND | 190 miles | 90.9 | 95.7 | −2% |
| Rapid City, SD | 210 miles | 89.2 | 95.5 | −8% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 305 miles | 90.6 | 95.5 | −7% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 325 miles | 87.6 | 95.4 | +6% |
| Sioux City, IA | 380 miles | 86.5 | 94.0 | −5% |
| Billings, MT | 385 miles | 93.5 | 96.0 | −1% |