Home project costs in Canton, OH
Every project we cover, priced for the Canton-Massillon metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Canton sits 251st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 89.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.6 (295th). The metro has about 163,080 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 12 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 23 below, and 3 are level with it. French drain (+5%), paver patio (+5%) and concrete driveway (+4%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−10%), shower pan (−10%) and tile flooring (−9%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, 8 miles away) shows a January average low of 20°F, a July average high of 84°F and 42 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Canton
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.85 | $25.85 | $35.80 | $22.66 | 1.14 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.33 | $27.18 | $34.27 | $29.12 | 0.93 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.38 | $28.85 | $43.07 | $28.78 | 1.00 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.04 | $28.83 | $39.58 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.34 | $30.08 | $33.99 | $27.41 | 1.10 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.72 | $29.48 | $38.11 | $30.38 | 0.97 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.30 | $28.57 | $33.98 | $26.65 | 1.07 |
Concrete & paving in Canton
Across these 7 projects, Canton averages +2% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +5% and concrete slab lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Canton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Canton | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Canton | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Canton | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,450 | level |
| Gravel driveway cost in Canton | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Paver patio cost in Canton | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,700 | +5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Canton | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Canton | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | +1% |
Decks & outdoor in Canton
Across these 2 projects, Canton averages −4% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −4% and wood deck lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Canton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Canton | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Composite deck cost in Canton | 300 sq ft | $11,600 – $23,200 | −4% |
Building & additions in Canton
The 2 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Canton, from −4% (home addition) to −2% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Canton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Canton | 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $56,700 | −2% |
| Home addition cost in Canton | 300 sq ft | $36,600 – $74,200 | −4% |
Doors & windows in Canton
Across these 5 projects, Canton averages −5% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −4% and front door lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Canton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Canton | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Canton | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −6% |
| Front door cost in Canton | 1 door | $470 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Canton | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Canton | 1 door | $570 – $5,750 | −4% |
Fencing in Canton
Across these 4 projects, Canton averages −2% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +1% and vinyl fence lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Canton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Canton | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,400 | −3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Canton | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Canton | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,250 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Canton | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | −2% |
Roofing & exterior in Canton
Across these 5 projects, Canton averages +2% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +3% and vinyl siding lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Canton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Canton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Metal roof cost in Canton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $33,200 | +3% |
| Gutters cost in Canton | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Canton | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Canton | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Canton
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Canton, from −10% (kitchen backsplash) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Canton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Canton | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $13,100 | −7% |
| Shower pan cost in Canton | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Canton | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Canton | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,700 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Canton | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Canton
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Canton, from −5% (sod installation) to +5% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Canton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Canton | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +5% |
| Retaining wall cost in Canton | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,500 – $13,700 | +4% |
| Sod installation cost in Canton | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Canton | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,950 – $9,850 | −1% |
| Inground pool cost in Canton | 450 sq ft | $36,800 – $115,000 | +2% |
Flooring & interior in Canton
Across these 3 projects, Canton averages −5% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −2% and tile flooring lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Canton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Canton | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Canton | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,850 | −2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Canton | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,200 | −9% |
Canton against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Canton comes out −2% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Wheeling is the lowest at −5% (55 miles) and Columbus the highest at +3% (100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OHthis page | 89.4 | 93.6 | −2% | |
| Akron, OH | 30 miles | 93.4 | 93.6 | level |
| Youngstown, OH | 40 miles | 87.4 | 93.6 | −5% |
| Wheeling, WV | 55 miles | 88.3 | 96.4 | −5% |
| Cleveland, OH | 65 miles | 93.9 | 93.6 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 75 miles | 94.7 | 100.7 | +3% |
| Columbus, OH | 100 miles | 95.5 | 93.6 | +3% |