Home project costs in Oregon
Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using Oregon wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.
On BEA's regional price index, Oregon is number 12 of 51 (50 states and DC) at 103.4, with 100 as the US average. Goods prices come in at 105.3, rank 7. The state has 1,967,130 jobs in the BLS survey.
Statewide, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are shower pan (+18%), sprinkler system (+17%) and bathroom remodel (+15%); the lowest are laminate flooring (+3%), hardwood flooring (+4%) and composite deck (+5%).
Weather across the 5 metros we cover: January average lows of 25 to 36°F, July average highs of 82 to 92°F and 11 to 41 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Cities in Oregon
How the metros in Oregon compare
Inside Oregon, Portland is the priciest of the 5 metros we cover at +13% against the US midpoint (averaged over all 38 projects), and Medford the cheapest at +4%. That is a gap of 9.1 percentage points between the two. Part of that gap is wages and part is materials, so check the individual city pages for the job you have in mind.
| Metro | Jobs | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 | 105.4 | 105.2 | +13% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 | 103.6 | 105.3 | +8% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 | 103.6 | 105.3 | +7% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 | 101.6 | 105.3 | +6% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 | 101.4 | 105.3 | +4% |
What trades earn in Oregon
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.65 | $24.45 | $29.91 | $22.66 | 1.08 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.26 | $30.23 | $44.89 | $29.12 | 1.04 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.42 | $35.30 | $47.04 | $28.78 | 1.23 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $36.02 | $46.66 | $60.77 | $30.67 | 1.52 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.85 | $32.95 | $39.84 | $27.41 | 1.20 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $38.03 | $48.71 | $58.50 | $30.38 | 1.60 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.58 | $28.27 | $34.61 | $26.77 | 1.06 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.42 | $28.35 | $33.22 | $26.65 | 1.06 |
Concrete & paving in Oregon
The 7 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Oregon, from +9% (concrete slab) to +12% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Oregon range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Oregon | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $5,650 | $3,850 |
| Concrete driveway cost in Oregon | 600 sq ft | $4,050 – $10,300 | $6,450 |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Oregon | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,250 |
| Gravel driveway cost in Oregon | 1,000 sq ft | $2,750 – $11,200 | $6,350 |
| Paver patio cost in Oregon | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,250 |
| Concrete patio cost in Oregon | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,650 |
| Stamped concrete cost in Oregon | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,800 | $5,600 |
Decks & outdoor in Oregon
The 2 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Oregon, from +5% (composite deck) to +5% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Oregon range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Oregon | 300 sq ft | $7,950 – $15,900 | $11,400 |
| Composite deck cost in Oregon | 300 sq ft | $12,600 – $25,300 | $18,100 |
Building & additions in Oregon
Across these 2 projects, Oregon averages +11% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +14% and detached garage lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Oregon range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Oregon | 576 sq ft | $31,600 – $63,400 | $43,500 |
| Home addition cost in Oregon | 300 sq ft | $43,300 – $87,700 | $57,500 |
Doors & windows in Oregon
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Oregon, from +5% (front door) to +8% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Oregon range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Oregon | 1 door | $770 – $4,000 | $2,200 |
| Storm door cost in Oregon | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | $650 |
| Front door cost in Oregon | 1 door | $520 – $2,650 | $1,500 |
| Window replacement cost in Oregon | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | $9,750 |
| Patio door cost in Oregon | 1 door | $640 – $6,450 | $3,300 |
Fencing in Oregon
The 4 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Oregon, from +5% (wood fence) to +6% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Oregon range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Oregon | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,350 |
| Vinyl fence cost in Oregon | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,650 | $6,850 |
| Chain-link fence cost in Oregon | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,500 | $3,850 |
| Aluminum fence cost in Oregon | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | $7,600 |
Roofing & exterior in Oregon
The 5 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Oregon, from +6% (vinyl siding) to +10% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Oregon range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Oregon | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,200 | $9,300 |
| Metal roof cost in Oregon | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $34,800 | $21,300 |
| Gutters cost in Oregon | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,750 |
| Vinyl siding cost in Oregon | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,700 | $16,800 |
| Attic insulation cost in Oregon | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,500 |
Kitchen & bath in Oregon
Across these 5 projects, Oregon averages +11% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +18% and kitchen backsplash lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Oregon range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Oregon | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,400 | $9,150 |
| Shower pan cost in Oregon | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,250 | $1,850 |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Oregon | 120 sq ft | $20,100 – $34,100 | $25,000 |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Oregon | 45 sq ft | $5,400 – $26,800 | $14,000 |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Oregon | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | $900 |
Landscaping & drainage in Oregon
Across these 5 projects, Oregon averages +13% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +17% and sod installation lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Oregon range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Oregon | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | $1,350 |
| Retaining wall cost in Oregon | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,050 – $15,000 | $10,300 |
| Sod installation cost in Oregon | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,600 | $2,400 |
| Sprinkler system cost in Oregon | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,700 – $11,700 | $7,000 |
| Inground pool cost in Oregon | 450 sq ft | $40,900 – $128,000 | $74,500 |
Flooring & interior in Oregon
The 3 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Oregon, from +3% (laminate flooring) to +6% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Oregon range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Oregon | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $13,000 | $9,000 |
| Laminate flooring cost in Oregon | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,200 | $4,500 |
| Tile flooring cost in Oregon | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,500 | $6,200 |