Home project costs in Tulsa, OK
Every project we cover, priced for the Tulsa metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Tulsa area is 89.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Tulsa 255th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 458,730 jobs here.
In Tulsa, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−6%), sod installation (−7%) and paver patio (−7%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−20%), composite deck (−14%) and hardwood flooring (−14%). 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 (Tulsa Intl Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 28°F, a July average high of 94°F and 41 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Tulsa
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.11 | $20.77 | $23.29 | $22.66 | 0.92 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.30 | $22.51 | $25.03 | $29.12 | 0.77 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.83 | $23.28 | $27.29 | $28.78 | 0.81 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.89 | $28.58 | $35.72 | $30.67 | 0.93 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $19.29 | $22.19 | $23.28 | $27.41 | 0.81 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.40 | $29.94 | $37.18 | $30.38 | 0.99 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $16.87 | $21.22 | $24.18 | $26.77 | 0.79 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.60 | $23.72 | $39.29 | $26.65 | 0.89 |
Concrete & paving in Tulsa
Across these 7 projects, Tulsa averages −10% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −7% and concrete driveway lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Tulsa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Tulsa | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Tulsa | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Tulsa | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Tulsa | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,200 | −10% |
| Paver patio cost in Tulsa | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −7% |
| Concrete patio cost in Tulsa | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Tulsa | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Tulsa
Across these 2 projects, Tulsa averages −13% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −12% and composite deck lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Tulsa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Tulsa | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Composite deck cost in Tulsa | 300 sq ft | $10,300 – $20,700 | −14% |
Building & additions in Tulsa
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Tulsa, from −14% (home addition) to −11% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Tulsa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Tulsa | 576 sq ft | $25,700 – $51,700 | −11% |
| Home addition cost in Tulsa | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,400 | −14% |
Doors & windows in Tulsa
Across these 5 projects, Tulsa averages −11% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −9% and patio door lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Tulsa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Tulsa | 1 door | $630 – $3,350 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Tulsa | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door cost in Tulsa | 1 door | $430 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Tulsa | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Tulsa | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
Fencing in Tulsa
Across these 4 projects, Tulsa averages −10% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −8% and chain-link fence lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Tulsa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Tulsa | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Tulsa | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,350 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Tulsa | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −11% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Tulsa | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,400 | −9% |
Roofing & exterior in Tulsa
Across these 5 projects, Tulsa averages −9% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −6% and vinyl siding lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Tulsa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Tulsa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Tulsa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $29,800 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Tulsa | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Tulsa | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,300 | −12% |
| Attic insulation cost in Tulsa | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Tulsa
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Tulsa, from −13% (kitchen cabinets) to −8% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Tulsa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Tulsa | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Tulsa | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Tulsa | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Tulsa | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Tulsa | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
Landscaping & drainage in Tulsa
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Tulsa, from −9% (French drain) to −7% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Tulsa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Tulsa | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Retaining wall cost in Tulsa | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,450 – $12,400 | −8% |
| Sod installation cost in Tulsa | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Tulsa | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,200 | −8% |
| Inground pool cost in Tulsa | 450 sq ft | $32,900 – $103,000 | −9% |
Flooring & interior in Tulsa
Across these 3 projects, Tulsa averages −15% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −11% and laminate flooring lowest at −20%.
| Project | Size | Tulsa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Tulsa | 500 sq ft | $4,650 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Tulsa | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,700 | −20% |
| Tile flooring cost in Tulsa | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,000 | −11% |
Tulsa against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Tulsa prices −11% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Fort Smith is the lowest at −15% (110 miles) and Joplin the highest at −6% (110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OKthis page | 89.2 | 93.8 | −11% | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 95 miles | 90.4 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Joplin, MO | 110 miles | 85.7 | 94.2 | −6% |
| Wichita, KS | 110 miles | 88.9 | 94.0 | −9% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 110 miles | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 115 miles | 91.4 | 93.6 | −12% |
| Springfield, MO | 185 miles | 88.6 | 94.2 | −7% |