Home project costs in Cincinnati, OH
Every project we cover, priced for the Cincinnati metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Cincinnati area is 95.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Cincinnati 144th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 1,101,030 jobs here.
In Cincinnati, 13 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 23 below, and 2 are level with it. The biggest premiums are French drain (+8%), concrete driveway (+6%) and paver patio (+5%); the biggest discounts are kitchen backsplash (−10%), tile flooring (−8%) and roof replacement (−7%). 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 (Cincinnati Lunken Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 24°F, a July average high of 87°F and 43 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in Cincinnati
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.17 | $26.41 | $35.56 | $22.66 | 1.17 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.62 | $28.90 | $35.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $26.86 | $32.19 | $45.51 | $28.78 | 1.12 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.18 | $31.33 | $40.74 | $30.67 | 1.02 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.66 | $30.28 | $37.10 | $27.41 | 1.10 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.70 | $30.53 | $38.23 | $30.38 | 1.00 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $19.12 | $22.42 | $27.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.64 | $23.66 | $30.74 | $26.65 | 0.89 |
Concrete & paving in Cincinnati
The 7 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Cincinnati, from +1% (concrete slab) to +6% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Cincinnati range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Cincinnati | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Cincinnati | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,800 | +6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Cincinnati | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Cincinnati | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,600 | +4% |
| Paver patio cost in Cincinnati | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,700 | +5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Cincinnati | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Cincinnati | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | +3% |
Decks & outdoor in Cincinnati
The 2 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Cincinnati, from −2% (wood deck) to −1% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Cincinnati range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Cincinnati | 300 sq ft | $7,350 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Composite deck cost in Cincinnati | 300 sq ft | $11,900 – $23,900 | −1% |
Building & additions in Cincinnati
Across these 2 projects, Cincinnati averages −2% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −1% and home addition lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Cincinnati range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Cincinnati | 576 sq ft | $28,500 – $57,300 | −1% |
| Home addition cost in Cincinnati | 300 sq ft | $37,000 – $75,000 | −3% |
Doors & windows in Cincinnati
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Cincinnati, from −4% (front door) to −2% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Cincinnati range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Cincinnati | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Cincinnati | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Cincinnati | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Cincinnati | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Cincinnati | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
Fencing in Cincinnati
The 4 jobs here average level versus the US in Cincinnati, from −3% (vinyl fence) to +3% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Cincinnati range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Cincinnati | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Cincinnati | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Cincinnati | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,400 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Cincinnati | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | −1% |
Roofing & exterior in Cincinnati
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Cincinnati, from −7% (roof replacement) to +3% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Cincinnati range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Cincinnati | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof cost in Cincinnati | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,850 – $31,100 | −4% |
| Gutters cost in Cincinnati | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | level |
| Vinyl siding cost in Cincinnati | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,200 | level |
| Attic insulation cost in Cincinnati | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +3% |
Kitchen & bath in Cincinnati
Across these 5 projects, Cincinnati averages −6% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at −3% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Cincinnati range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Cincinnati | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Shower pan cost in Cincinnati | 1 pan | $870 – $2,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Cincinnati | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Cincinnati | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Cincinnati | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Cincinnati
Across these 5 projects, Cincinnati averages +3% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +8% and sod installation lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Cincinnati range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Cincinnati | 60 linear ft | $650 – $2,250 | +8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Cincinnati | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,450 – $13,700 | +3% |
| Sod installation cost in Cincinnati | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,250 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Cincinnati | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,100 – $10,200 | +2% |
| Inground pool cost in Cincinnati | 450 sq ft | $37,500 – $117,000 | +4% |
Flooring & interior in Cincinnati
The 3 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Cincinnati, from −8% (tile flooring) to −2% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Cincinnati range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Cincinnati | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Cincinnati | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,850 | −2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Cincinnati | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,200 | −8% |
Cincinnati against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Cincinnati prices −1% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Huntington is the lowest at −6% (115 miles) and Columbus the highest at +3% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OHthis page | 95.4 | 93.8 | −1% | |
| Dayton, OH | 55 miles | 92.7 | 93.6 | −2% |
| Lexington, KY | 65 miles | 92.9 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Louisville, KY | 90 miles | 93.1 | 96.2 | −4% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 100 miles | 95.7 | 94.3 | +1% |
| Columbus, OH | 105 miles | 95.5 | 93.6 | +3% |
| Huntington, WV | 115 miles | 88.4 | 96.3 | −6% |