Home project costs in Erie, PA
Every project we cover, priced for the Erie metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Erie sits 231st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 91.0 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 100.7 (55th). The metro has about 120,480 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 8 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 22 below, and 8 are level with it. Kitchen backsplash (+10%), tile flooring (+9%) and shower pan (+7%) sit highest, and roof replacement (−5%), patio door (−5%) and window replacement (−3%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Erie Intl Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 21°F, a July average high of 81°F and 43 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are April through November.
What local trades earn in Erie
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.41 | $22.35 | $26.60 | $22.66 | 0.99 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.37 | $27.33 | $36.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.42 | $27.90 | $32.99 | $28.78 | 0.97 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.08 | $31.93 | $45.89 | $30.67 | 1.04 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.98 | $28.27 | $29.08 | $27.41 | 1.03 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.91 | $31.64 | $41.06 | $30.38 | 1.04 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.31 | $24.25 | $27.94 | $26.65 | 0.91 |
Concrete & paving in Erie
Across these 7 projects, Erie averages level against national midpoints. Stamped concrete is highest at +1% and paver patio lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Erie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Erie | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Erie | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Erie | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,450 | level |
| Gravel driveway cost in Erie | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Paver patio cost in Erie | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,300 | −2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Erie | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Stamped concrete cost in Erie | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | +1% |
Decks & outdoor in Erie
Across these 2 projects, Erie averages −2% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −2% and composite deck lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Erie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Erie | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,900 | −2% |
| Composite deck cost in Erie | 300 sq ft | $11,700 – $23,500 | −3% |
Building & additions in Erie
The 2 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Erie, from −2% (home addition) to −1% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Erie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Erie | 576 sq ft | $28,600 – $57,400 | −1% |
| Home addition cost in Erie | 300 sq ft | $37,400 – $75,700 | −2% |
Doors & windows in Erie
Across these 5 projects, Erie averages −3% against national midpoints. Front door is highest at −1% and patio door lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Erie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Erie | 1 door | $690 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Storm door cost in Erie | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door cost in Erie | 1 door | $480 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Window replacement cost in Erie | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Erie | 1 door | $580 – $5,700 | −5% |
Fencing in Erie
Across these 4 projects, Erie averages −1% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at level and chain-link fence lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Erie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Erie | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,550 | −2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Erie | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,100 | level |
| Chain-link fence cost in Erie | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,000 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Erie | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,400 | level |
Roofing & exterior in Erie
Across these 5 projects, Erie averages −2% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +1% and roof replacement lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Erie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Erie | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,750 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Metal roof cost in Erie | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,750 – $31,700 | −3% |
| Gutters cost in Erie | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Vinyl siding cost in Erie | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,300 – $24,800 | −1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Erie | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in Erie
The 5 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Erie, from −3% (kitchen cabinets) to +10% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | Erie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Erie | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Shower pan cost in Erie | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Erie | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | level |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Erie | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Erie | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Erie
The 5 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Erie, from −3% (sod installation) to +1% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Erie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Erie | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Erie | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,900 – $13,300 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Erie | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Erie | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,000 – $10,100 | +1% |
| Inground pool cost in Erie | 450 sq ft | $35,800 – $112,000 | −1% |
Flooring & interior in Erie
Across these 3 projects, Erie averages +3% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +9% and hardwood flooring lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Erie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Erie | 500 sq ft | $5,450 – $12,400 | −1% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Erie | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $7,050 | +1% |
| Tile flooring cost in Erie | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,700 | +9% |
Erie against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Erie comes out level versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Youngstown is the lowest at −5% (75 miles) and Buffalo the highest at +4% (95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PAthis page | 91.0 | 100.7 | level | |
| Youngstown, OH | 75 miles | 87.4 | 93.6 | −5% |
| Cleveland, OH | 75 miles | 93.9 | 93.6 | +1% |
| Buffalo, NY | 95 miles | 95.8 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Akron, OH | 95 miles | 93.4 | 93.6 | level |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 115 miles | 94.7 | 100.7 | +3% |
| Canton, OH | 115 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −2% |