Home project costs in Dayton, OH
Every project we cover, priced for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Dayton sits 195th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 92.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.6 (292nd). The metro has about 372,660 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 9 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 26 below, and 3 are level with it. French drain (+6%), concrete driveway (+4%) and attic insulation (+2%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−10%), tile flooring (−9%) and shower pan (−8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Dayton Mcd, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 20°F, a July average high of 87°F and 42 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 Dayton
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.00 | $25.48 | $35.00 | $22.66 | 1.12 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.03 | $28.04 | $31.60 | $29.12 | 0.96 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.96 | $30.79 | $40.96 | $28.78 | 1.07 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.34 | $30.26 | $39.16 | $30.67 | 0.99 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.64 | $30.09 | $37.19 | $27.41 | 1.10 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.38 | $29.75 | $37.96 | $30.38 | 0.98 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $21.31 | $22.21 | $28.25 | $26.77 | 0.83 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.20 | $24.72 | $29.78 | $26.65 | 0.93 |
Concrete & paving in Dayton
Across these 7 projects, Dayton averages +1% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +4% and asphalt driveway lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Dayton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Dayton | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,150 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Dayton | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Dayton | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,250 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Dayton | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
| Paver patio cost in Dayton | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,550 | +2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Dayton | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Dayton | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,100 | +2% |
Decks & outdoor in Dayton
Across these 2 projects, Dayton averages −3% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −3% and wood deck lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Dayton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Dayton | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
| Composite deck cost in Dayton | 300 sq ft | $11,700 – $23,500 | −3% |
Building & additions in Dayton
The 2 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Dayton, from −3% (home addition) to −3% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Dayton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Dayton | 576 sq ft | $28,200 – $56,600 | −3% |
| Home addition cost in Dayton | 300 sq ft | $36,800 – $74,600 | −3% |
Doors & windows in Dayton
Across these 5 projects, Dayton averages −4% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −3% and front door lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Dayton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Dayton | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Dayton | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Dayton | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Dayton | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Dayton | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
Fencing in Dayton
Across these 4 projects, Dayton averages −2% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +1% and vinyl fence lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Dayton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Dayton | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,450 | −3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Dayton | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Dayton | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,250 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Dayton | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | −2% |
Roofing & exterior in Dayton
Across these 5 projects, Dayton averages −2% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +2% and roof replacement lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Dayton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Dayton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,800 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Metal roof cost in Dayton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,000 – $31,400 | −3% |
| Gutters cost in Dayton | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Dayton | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,800 | −2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Dayton | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Dayton
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Dayton, from −10% (kitchen backsplash) to −5% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Dayton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Dayton | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,300 | −5% |
| Shower pan cost in Dayton | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Dayton | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Dayton | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Dayton | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Dayton
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Dayton, from −3% (sod installation) to +6% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Dayton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Dayton | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Dayton | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,200 – $13,400 | level |
| Sod installation cost in Dayton | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Dayton | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,000 – $10,000 | level |
| Inground pool cost in Dayton | 450 sq ft | $36,600 – $114,000 | +1% |
Flooring & interior in Dayton
Across these 3 projects, Dayton averages −5% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −1% and tile flooring lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Dayton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Dayton | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Dayton | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,900 | −1% |
| Tile flooring cost in Dayton | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,200 | −9% |
Dayton against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Dayton comes out −2% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Lexington is the lowest at −6% (120 miles) and Columbus the highest at +3% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OHthis page | 92.7 | 93.6 | −2% | |
| Cincinnati, OH | 55 miles | 95.4 | 93.8 | −1% |
| Columbus, OH | 70 miles | 95.5 | 93.6 | +3% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 100 miles | 92.6 | 94.3 | −2% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 105 miles | 95.7 | 94.3 | +1% |
| Lexington, KY | 120 miles | 92.9 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Toledo, OH | 120 miles | 91.5 | 93.6 | −1% |