Home project costs in Toledo, OH
Every project we cover, priced for the Toledo metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Toledo sits 223rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 91.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.6 (294th). The metro has about 291,530 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 13 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 20 below, and 5 are level with it. Laminate flooring (+8%), French drain (+6%) and retaining wall (+4%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−11%), tile flooring (−10%) and shower pan (−7%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Toledo Metcalf Fld, 9 miles away) shows a January average low of 20°F, a July average high of 85°F and 32 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 Toledo
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.59 | $24.38 | $33.94 | $22.66 | 1.08 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.83 | $29.36 | $36.05 | $29.12 | 1.01 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $26.86 | $30.95 | $44.97 | $28.78 | 1.08 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.40 | $32.18 | $47.54 | $30.67 | 1.05 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.07 | $29.90 | $35.06 | $27.41 | 1.09 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.33 | $35.92 | $44.05 | $30.38 | 1.18 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $20.66 | $21.68 | $21.90 | $26.77 | 0.81 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.32 | $27.74 | $30.86 | $26.65 | 1.04 |
Concrete & paving in Toledo
Across these 7 projects, Toledo averages +1% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +3% and concrete slab lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Toledo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Toledo | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Toledo | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,550 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Toledo | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,400 | −1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Toledo | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | +1% |
| Paver patio cost in Toledo | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,650 | +3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Toledo | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Toledo | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | +1% |
Decks & outdoor in Toledo
Across these 2 projects, Toledo averages −2% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −1% and wood deck lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Toledo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Toledo | 300 sq ft | $7,350 – $14,700 | −3% |
| Composite deck cost in Toledo | 300 sq ft | $11,900 – $23,800 | −1% |
Building & additions in Toledo
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Toledo, from −1% (detached garage) to +1% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Toledo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Toledo | 576 sq ft | $28,800 – $57,800 | −1% |
| Home addition cost in Toledo | 300 sq ft | $38,400 – $77,700 | +1% |
Doors & windows in Toledo
Across these 5 projects, Toledo averages −3% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −1% and front door lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Toledo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Toledo | 1 door | $700 – $3,600 | −2% |
| Storm door cost in Toledo | 1 door | $350 – $920 | −2% |
| Front door cost in Toledo | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Toledo | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Toledo | 1 door | $580 – $5,950 | −1% |
Fencing in Toledo
Across these 4 projects, Toledo averages −2% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at level and vinyl fence lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Toledo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Toledo | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,450 | −2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Toledo | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Toledo | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,200 | level |
| Aluminum fence cost in Toledo | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | −1% |
Roofing & exterior in Toledo
Across these 5 projects, Toledo averages +2% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +3% and vinyl siding lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Toledo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Toledo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,200 – $12,500 | level |
| Metal roof cost in Toledo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $33,100 | +3% |
| Gutters cost in Toledo | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Toledo | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,200 | level |
| Attic insulation cost in Toledo | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Toledo
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Toledo, from −11% (kitchen backsplash) to −2% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Toledo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Toledo | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan cost in Toledo | 1 pan | $870 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Toledo | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Toledo | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Toledo | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Toledo
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Toledo, from −5% (sod installation) to +6% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Toledo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Toledo | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Toledo | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,500 – $13,700 | +4% |
| Sod installation cost in Toledo | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Toledo | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,000 – $10,000 | level |
| Inground pool cost in Toledo | 450 sq ft | $37,000 – $115,500 | +2% |
Flooring & interior in Toledo
Across these 3 projects, Toledo averages level against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at +8% and tile flooring lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Toledo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Toledo | 500 sq ft | $5,550 – $12,500 | level |
| Laminate flooring cost in Toledo | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,500 | +8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Toledo | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
Toledo against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Toledo comes out −1% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Fort Wayne is the lowest at −2% (85 miles) and Detroit the highest at +5% (85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OHthis page | 91.5 | 93.6 | −1% | |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 50 miles | 100.9 | 93.7 | level |
| Detroit, MI | 85 miles | 100.3 | 98.8 | +5% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 85 miles | 92.6 | 94.3 | −2% |
| Lansing, MI | 95 miles | 95.0 | 93.7 | level |
| Flint, MI | 100 miles | 93.0 | 93.7 | +1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 105 miles | 94.8 | 93.7 | −1% |