Home project costs in Eugene, OR
Every project we cover, priced for the Eugene-Springfield metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Eugene sits 53rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 101.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 105.3 (12th). The metro has about 157,710 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 2 below. Shower pan (+14%), sprinkler system (+11%) and bathroom remodel (+11%) sit highest, and roof replacement (−5%), metal roof (−3%) and gutters (+2%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Eugene Mahlon Sweet Ap, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 35°F, a July average high of 84°F and 41 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Eugene
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $20.21 | $22.85 | $27.39 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.10 | $30.09 | $35.05 | $29.12 | 1.03 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $28.73 | $31.44 | $37.58 | $28.78 | 1.09 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.25 | $40.82 | $46.22 | $30.67 | 1.33 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $26.83 | $29.46 | $39.43 | $27.41 | 1.07 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $36.61 | $45.52 | $51.00 | $30.38 | 1.50 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.55 | $29.08 | $34.61 | $26.77 | 1.09 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.03 | $23.00 | $28.83 | $26.65 | 0.86 |
Concrete & paving in Eugene
Across these 7 projects, Eugene averages +6% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +10% and concrete patio lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Eugene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Eugene | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,450 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Eugene | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,700 | +5% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Eugene | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,200 | +10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Eugene | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,700 | +5% |
| Paver patio cost in Eugene | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Eugene | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | +5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Eugene | 400 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,350 | +5% |
Decks & outdoor in Eugene
Across these 2 projects, Eugene averages +4% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at +4% and composite deck lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Eugene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Eugene | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,800 | +4% |
| Composite deck cost in Eugene | 300 sq ft | $12,500 – $25,100 | +4% |
Building & additions in Eugene
The 2 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Eugene, from +6% (detached garage) to +8% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Eugene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Eugene | 576 sq ft | $30,600 – $61,500 | +6% |
| Home addition cost in Eugene | 300 sq ft | $41,000 – $83,100 | +8% |
Doors & windows in Eugene
Across these 5 projects, Eugene averages +6% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at +7% and storm door lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Eugene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Eugene | 1 door | $760 – $3,950 | +7% |
| Storm door cost in Eugene | 1 door | $360 – $990 | +4% |
| Front door cost in Eugene | 1 door | $520 – $2,600 | +5% |
| Window replacement cost in Eugene | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Patio door cost in Eugene | 1 door | $640 – $6,450 | +7% |
Fencing in Eugene
Across these 4 projects, Eugene averages +4% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at +5% and chain-link fence lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Eugene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Eugene | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,950 | +4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Eugene | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,550 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Eugene | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,350 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Eugene | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $11,900 | +4% |
Roofing & exterior in Eugene
Across these 5 projects, Eugene averages +2% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +10% and roof replacement lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Eugene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Eugene | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $12,000 | −5% |
| Metal roof cost in Eugene | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,500 – $31,900 | −3% |
| Gutters cost in Eugene | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Eugene | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,700 – $26,200 | +4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Eugene | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,400 | +10% |
Kitchen & bath in Eugene
The 5 jobs here average +9% versus the US in Eugene, from +6% (kitchen backsplash) to +14% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Eugene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Eugene | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,100 | +8% |
| Shower pan cost in Eugene | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,150 | +14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Eugene | 120 sq ft | $19,800 – $33,700 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Eugene | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,800 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Eugene | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Eugene
The 5 jobs here average +9% versus the US in Eugene, from +7% (sod installation) to +11% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Eugene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Eugene | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Eugene | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,850 – $14,700 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in Eugene | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,550 | +7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Eugene | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,400 – $11,100 | +11% |
| Inground pool cost in Eugene | 450 sq ft | $39,300 – $122,500 | +9% |
Flooring & interior in Eugene
Across these 3 projects, Eugene averages +4% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +6% and laminate flooring lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Eugene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Eugene | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Eugene | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,200 | +3% |
| Tile flooring cost in Eugene | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,600 | +6% |
Eugene against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Eugene comes out +6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Medford is the lowest at +4% (105 miles) and Portland the highest at +13% (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | 101.6 | 105.3 | +6% | |
| Salem, OR | 65 miles | 103.6 | 105.3 | +8% |
| Bend, OR | 100 miles | 103.6 | 105.3 | +7% |
| Medford, OR | 105 miles | 101.4 | 105.3 | +4% |
| Portland, OR | 115 miles | 105.4 | 105.2 | +13% |
| Yakima, WA | 205 miles | 95.5 | 105.0 | +9% |
| Olympia, WA | 210 miles | 103.7 | 105.0 | +13% |