Home project costs in Cleveland, OH
Every project we cover, priced for the Cleveland metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Cleveland area is 93.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Cleveland 162nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.6. BLS counts roughly 1,031,130 jobs here.
In Cleveland, 17 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 17 below, and 4 are level with it. The biggest premiums are French drain (+12%), concrete driveway (+9%) and paver patio (+8%); the biggest discounts are kitchen backsplash (−8%), tile flooring (−6%) and shower pan (−6%). 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 (Cleveland Burke Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 24°F, a July average high of 81°F and 33 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Cleveland
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.57 | $27.49 | $34.86 | $22.66 | 1.21 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.22 | $29.16 | $38.03 | $29.12 | 1.00 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.73 | $34.49 | $45.63 | $28.78 | 1.20 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.28 | $30.30 | $39.94 | $30.67 | 0.99 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.32 | $31.77 | $37.33 | $27.41 | 1.16 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.21 | $34.07 | $41.47 | $30.38 | 1.12 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $21.74 | $23.99 | $29.98 | $26.77 | 0.90 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.38 | $26.77 | $35.58 | $26.65 | 1.00 |
Concrete & paving in Cleveland
The 7 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Cleveland, from +3% (concrete slab) to +9% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Cleveland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Cleveland | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Cleveland | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $10,100 | +9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Cleveland | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Cleveland | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $10,900 | +7% |
| Paver patio cost in Cleveland | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Cleveland | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,250 | +5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Cleveland | 400 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,400 | +5% |
Decks & outdoor in Cleveland
The 2 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Cleveland, from −2% (wood deck) to level (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Cleveland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Cleveland | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,900 | −2% |
| Composite deck cost in Cleveland | 300 sq ft | $12,100 – $24,200 | level |
Building & additions in Cleveland
Across these 2 projects, Cleveland averages level against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at +1% and home addition lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Cleveland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Cleveland | 576 sq ft | $29,200 – $58,500 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in Cleveland | 300 sq ft | $38,100 – $77,100 | level |
Doors & windows in Cleveland
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Cleveland, from −4% (front door) to −2% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Cleveland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Cleveland | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Cleveland | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Cleveland | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Cleveland | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Cleveland | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −2% |
Fencing in Cleveland
The 4 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Cleveland, from −3% (vinyl fence) to +5% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Cleveland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Cleveland | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | level |
| Vinyl fence cost in Cleveland | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,950 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Cleveland | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,550 | +5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Cleveland | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,400 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in Cleveland
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Cleveland, from −4% (attic insulation) to +2% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Cleveland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Cleveland | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,150 – $12,400 | level |
| Metal roof cost in Cleveland | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $32,700 | +1% |
| Gutters cost in Cleveland | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Cleveland | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,500 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Cleveland | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Cleveland
Across these 5 projects, Cleveland averages −5% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at −3% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Cleveland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Cleveland | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,700 | −3% |
| Shower pan cost in Cleveland | 1 pan | $880 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Cleveland | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Cleveland | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Cleveland | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Cleveland
Across these 5 projects, Cleveland averages +6% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +12% and sod installation lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Cleveland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Cleveland | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Cleveland | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,850 – $14,200 | +7% |
| Sod installation cost in Cleveland | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Cleveland | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,150 – $10,300 | +3% |
| Inground pool cost in Cleveland | 450 sq ft | $38,700 – $121,000 | +7% |
Flooring & interior in Cleveland
The 3 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Cleveland, from −6% (tile flooring) to −1% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Cleveland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Cleveland | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,100 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Cleveland | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,900 | −1% |
| Tile flooring cost in Cleveland | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,400 | −6% |
Cleveland against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Cleveland prices +1% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 3 lower. Youngstown is the lowest at −5% (45 miles) and Detroit the highest at +5% (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OHthis page | 93.9 | 93.6 | +1% | |
| Akron, OH | 35 miles | 93.4 | 93.6 | level |
| Youngstown, OH | 45 miles | 87.4 | 93.6 | −5% |
| Canton, OH | 65 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −2% |
| Erie, PA | 75 miles | 91.0 | 100.7 | level |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 115 miles | 94.7 | 100.7 | +3% |
| Detroit, MI | 115 miles | 100.3 | 98.8 | +5% |