Home project costs in Chambersburg, PA
Every project we cover, priced for the Chambersburg metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Chambersburg sits 157th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 94.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 100.7 (57th). The metro has about 60,280 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 12 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 25 below, and 1 is level with it. Kitchen backsplash (+9%), tile flooring (+9%) and roof replacement (+9%) sit highest, and composite deck (−9%), kitchen cabinets (−8%) and wood deck (−7%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Chambersburg 1 Ese, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 23°F, a July average high of 85°F and 44 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Chambersburg
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.13 | $22.53 | $24.90 | $22.66 | 0.99 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.57 | $23.43 | $28.77 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.42 | $28.27 | $29.87 | $28.78 | 0.98 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.92 | $28.94 | $34.17 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.65 | $24.63 | $30.56 | $27.41 | 0.90 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.95 | $29.47 | $35.75 | $30.38 | 0.97 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.70 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $26.65 | 1.16 |
Concrete & paving in Chambersburg
Across these 7 projects, Chambersburg averages −2% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +2% and concrete driveway lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Chambersburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Chambersburg | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Chambersburg | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Chambersburg | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,450 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Chambersburg | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Paver patio cost in Chambersburg | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,550 | +2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Chambersburg | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Chambersburg | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | −3% |
Decks & outdoor in Chambersburg
Across these 2 projects, Chambersburg averages −8% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −7% and composite deck lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Chambersburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Chambersburg | 300 sq ft | $7,050 – $14,200 | −7% |
| Composite deck cost in Chambersburg | 300 sq ft | $10,900 – $21,900 | −9% |
Building & additions in Chambersburg
The 2 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Chambersburg, from −6% (home addition) to −4% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Chambersburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Chambersburg | 576 sq ft | $27,700 – $55,700 | −4% |
| Home addition cost in Chambersburg | 300 sq ft | $35,600 – $72,100 | −6% |
Doors & windows in Chambersburg
Across these 5 projects, Chambersburg averages −3% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −1% and storm door lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Chambersburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Chambersburg | 1 door | $670 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Chambersburg | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Chambersburg | 1 door | $460 – $2,450 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Chambersburg | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,900 | −1% |
| Patio door cost in Chambersburg | 1 door | $580 – $5,750 | −4% |
Fencing in Chambersburg
Across these 4 projects, Chambersburg averages −3% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −2% and chain-link fence lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Chambersburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Chambersburg | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,300 | −5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Chambersburg | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $8,950 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Chambersburg | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,800 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Chambersburg | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,100 | −2% |
Roofing & exterior in Chambersburg
Across these 5 projects, Chambersburg averages +3% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +9% and vinyl siding lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Chambersburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Chambersburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,700 – $13,500 | +9% |
| Metal roof cost in Chambersburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $34,400 | +7% |
| Gutters cost in Chambersburg | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Chambersburg | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,800 | −6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Chambersburg | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in Chambersburg
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Chambersburg, from −8% (kitchen cabinets) to +9% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | Chambersburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Chambersburg | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Chambersburg | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Chambersburg | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Chambersburg | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Chambersburg | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Chambersburg
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Chambersburg, from −2% (French drain) to +3% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Chambersburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Chambersburg | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Chambersburg | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,300 – $13,800 | +3% |
| Sod installation cost in Chambersburg | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Chambersburg | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,950 – $9,900 | −1% |
| Inground pool cost in Chambersburg | 450 sq ft | $36,400 – $114,000 | +1% |
Flooring & interior in Chambersburg
Across these 3 projects, Chambersburg averages +1% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +9% and hardwood flooring lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Chambersburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Chambersburg | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $12,000 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Chambersburg | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $6,850 | −2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Chambersburg | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,700 | +9% |
Chambersburg against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Chambersburg comes out −1% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Winchester is the lowest at −8% (60 miles) and York the highest at +2% (55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PAthis page | 94.6 | 100.7 | −1% | |
| Hagerstown, MD | 30 miles | 94.2 | 96.4 | −6% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 45 miles | 98.7 | 100.7 | +2% |
| Altoona, PA | 50 miles | 89.5 | 100.7 | −1% |
| York, PA | 55 miles | 96.0 | 100.7 | +2% |
| Winchester, VA | 60 miles | 96.5 | 96.7 | −8% |
| State College, PA | 70 miles | 96.8 | 100.7 | +2% |