Home project costs in Bend, OR
Every project we cover, priced for the Bend metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Bend sits 37th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 103.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 105.3 (13th). The metro has about 108,240 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 36 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 1 below, and 1 is level with it. Sprinkler system (+16%), shower pan (+12%) and home addition (+11%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−1%), tile flooring (level) and laminate flooring (+2%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Bend, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 25°F, a July average high of 84°F and 11 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are June through September; for exterior installation, they are February through November.
What local trades earn in Bend
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.68 | $25.37 | $29.52 | $22.66 | 1.12 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.71 | $29.64 | $35.99 | $29.12 | 1.02 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.73 | $32.46 | $38.88 | $28.78 | 1.13 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.79 | $44.39 | $47.62 | $30.67 | 1.45 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.86 | $31.63 | $37.11 | $27.41 | 1.15 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $35.93 | $47.69 | $54.25 | $30.38 | 1.57 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.19 | $23.84 | $32.58 | $26.77 | 0.89 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $24.50 | $28.84 | $33.64 | $26.65 | 1.08 |
Concrete & paving in Bend
Across these 7 projects, Bend averages +9% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +11% and concrete slab lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Bend range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Bend | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,600 | +8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Bend | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,200 | +10% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Bend | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,050 | +9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Bend | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $11,100 | +9% |
| Paver patio cost in Bend | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,050 | +11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Bend | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Bend | 400 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,700 | +9% |
Decks & outdoor in Bend
Across these 2 projects, Bend averages +5% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at +5% and composite deck lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Bend range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Bend | 300 sq ft | $7,900 – $15,800 | +5% |
| Composite deck cost in Bend | 300 sq ft | $12,600 – $25,200 | +4% |
Building & additions in Bend
The 2 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Bend, from +9% (detached garage) to +11% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Bend range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Bend | 576 sq ft | $31,400 – $63,100 | +9% |
| Home addition cost in Bend | 300 sq ft | $42,300 – $85,600 | +11% |
Doors & windows in Bend
Across these 5 projects, Bend averages +5% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at +8% and storm door lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Bend range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Bend | 1 door | $760 – $4,000 | +8% |
| Storm door cost in Bend | 1 door | $370 – $990 | +5% |
| Front door cost in Bend | 1 door | $520 – $2,600 | +5% |
| Window replacement cost in Bend | 10 windows | $4,750 – $15,800 | +5% |
| Patio door cost in Bend | 1 door | $630 – $6,250 | +5% |
Fencing in Bend
Across these 4 projects, Bend averages +6% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +7% and wood fence lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Bend range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Bend | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,050 | +5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Bend | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,650 | +6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Bend | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,600 | +7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Bend | 150 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,000 | +5% |
Roofing & exterior in Bend
Across these 5 projects, Bend averages +7% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +11% and vinyl siding lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Bend range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Bend | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Metal roof cost in Bend | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $34,600 | +6% |
| Gutters cost in Bend | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,450 | +6% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Bend | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| Attic insulation cost in Bend | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,400 | +11% |
Kitchen & bath in Bend
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Bend, from −1% (kitchen backsplash) to +12% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Bend range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Bend | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Shower pan cost in Bend | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Bend | 120 sq ft | $19,900 – $33,800 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Bend | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,700 | +10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Bend | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,500 | −1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Bend
The 5 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Bend, from +10% (retaining wall) to +16% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Bend range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Bend | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Bend | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,800 – $14,600 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in Bend | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,650 | +11% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Bend | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,650 – $11,600 | +16% |
| Inground pool cost in Bend | 450 sq ft | $40,100 – $125,500 | +11% |
Flooring & interior in Bend
Across these 3 projects, Bend averages +2% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at +4% and tile flooring lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Bend range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Bend | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Bend | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,200 | +2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Bend | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $10,100 | level |
Bend against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Bend comes out +7% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Medford is the lowest at +4% (150 miles) and Portland the highest at +13% (125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | 103.6 | 105.3 | +7% | |
| Eugene, OR | 100 miles | 101.6 | 105.3 | +6% |
| Salem, OR | 110 miles | 103.6 | 105.3 | +8% |
| Portland, OR | 125 miles | 105.4 | 105.2 | +13% |
| Medford, OR | 150 miles | 101.4 | 105.3 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA | 160 miles | 95.5 | 105.0 | +9% |
| Kennewick, WA | 170 miles | 100.1 | 105.0 | +12% |