Home project costs in Fargo, ND
Every project we cover, priced for the Fargo metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Fargo area is 90.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Fargo 234th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 95.7. BLS counts roughly 148,660 jobs here.
In Fargo, 5 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 31 below, and 2 are level with it. The biggest premiums are metal roof (+6%), roof replacement (+4%) and gutters (+3%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−8%), hardwood flooring (−5%) and kitchen backsplash (−4%). 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 (Fargo Hector Intl Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 0°F, a July average high of 82°F and 24 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 Fargo
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.29 | $23.72 | $29.85 | $22.66 | 1.05 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.34 | $28.34 | $31.06 | $29.12 | 0.97 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $26.36 | $29.66 | $34.82 | $28.78 | 1.03 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.88 | $30.46 | $37.98 | $30.67 | 0.99 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.11 | $27.51 | $30.18 | $27.41 | 1.00 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.64 | $36.99 | $39.69 | $30.38 | 1.22 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $18.15 | $25.70 | $29.68 | $26.77 | 0.96 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.08 | $29.62 | $34.68 | $26.65 | 1.11 |
Concrete & paving in Fargo
Across these 7 projects, Fargo averages −1% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +1% and concrete slab lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Fargo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Fargo | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Fargo | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Fargo | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Fargo | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Paver patio cost in Fargo | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Fargo | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Fargo | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | −1% |
Decks & outdoor in Fargo
Across these 2 projects, Fargo averages −3% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −2% and wood deck lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Fargo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Fargo | 300 sq ft | $7,300 – $14,700 | −3% |
| Composite deck cost in Fargo | 300 sq ft | $11,700 – $23,500 | −2% |
Building & additions in Fargo
The 2 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Fargo, from −2% (home addition) to −1% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Fargo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Fargo | 576 sq ft | $28,800 – $57,700 | −1% |
| Home addition cost in Fargo | 300 sq ft | $37,400 – $75,800 | −2% |
Doors & windows in Fargo
Across these 5 projects, Fargo averages −2% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −1% and front door lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Fargo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Fargo | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
| Storm door cost in Fargo | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Fargo | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Fargo | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Patio door cost in Fargo | 1 door | $590 – $5,950 | −1% |
Fencing in Fargo
Across these 4 projects, Fargo averages −2% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at −1% and vinyl fence lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Fargo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Fargo | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,450 | −2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Fargo | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,850 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Fargo | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,100 | −1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Fargo | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | −1% |
Roofing & exterior in Fargo
Across these 5 projects, Fargo averages +2% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +6% and attic insulation lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Fargo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Fargo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $12,900 | +4% |
| Metal roof cost in Fargo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $34,000 | +6% |
| Gutters cost in Fargo | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Fargo | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,000 | −1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Fargo | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Fargo
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Fargo, from −4% (kitchen backsplash) to −3% (bathroom remodel).
| Project | Size | Fargo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Fargo | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Shower pan cost in Fargo | 1 pan | $900 – $2,700 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Fargo | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Fargo | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Fargo | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Fargo
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Fargo, from −2% (retaining wall) to +3% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Fargo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Fargo | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | −1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Fargo | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,000 – $13,200 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Fargo | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,400 | +3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Fargo | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,950 – $9,900 | −1% |
| Inground pool cost in Fargo | 450 sq ft | $35,900 – $112,000 | −1% |
Flooring & interior in Fargo
Across these 3 projects, Fargo averages −6% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −4% and laminate flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Fargo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Fargo | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Fargo | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,450 | −8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Fargo | 200 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,600 | −4% |
Fargo against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Fargo prices −2% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Sioux Falls is the lowest at −7% (235 miles) and Minneapolis the highest at +15% (215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, NDthis page | 90.9 | 95.7 | −2% | |
| St. Cloud, MN | 150 miles | 87.6 | 95.4 | +6% |
| Bismarck, ND | 190 miles | 91.0 | 95.7 | −3% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 215 miles | 104.8 | 103.1 | +15% |
| Duluth, MN | 215 miles | 88.8 | 95.3 | +6% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 235 miles | 90.6 | 95.5 | −7% |
| Rochester, MN | 305 miles | 90.8 | 95.4 | +6% |