Home project costs in Harrisburg, PA
Every project we cover, priced for the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Harrisburg sits 92nd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 98.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 100.7 (50th). The metro has about 335,010 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 23 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 8 below, and 7 are level with it. Shower pan (+12%), kitchen backsplash (+10%) and tile flooring (+10%) sit highest, and roof replacement (−4%), patio door (−2%) and metal roof (−2%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Harrisburg 1 Ne, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 22°F, a July average high of 85°F and 45 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Harrisburg
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.00 | $23.88 | $27.94 | $22.66 | 1.05 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.14 | $27.74 | $34.00 | $29.12 | 0.95 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.48 | $28.09 | $32.26 | $28.78 | 0.98 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.99 | $35.36 | $45.41 | $30.67 | 1.15 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.79 | $29.13 | $33.25 | $27.41 | 1.06 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $26.72 | $34.53 | $43.69 | $30.38 | 1.14 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $20.44 | $24.50 | $31.68 | $26.65 | 0.92 |
Concrete & paving in Harrisburg
Across these 7 projects, Harrisburg averages +2% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +5% and gravel driveway lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Harrisburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Harrisburg | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Harrisburg | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Harrisburg | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,500 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Harrisburg | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,300 | +1% |
| Paver patio cost in Harrisburg | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,700 | +5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Harrisburg | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Harrisburg | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,200 | +3% |
Decks & outdoor in Harrisburg
Across these 2 projects, Harrisburg averages −1% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −1% and composite deck lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Harrisburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Harrisburg | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Composite deck cost in Harrisburg | 300 sq ft | $11,900 – $23,800 | −1% |
Building & additions in Harrisburg
The 2 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Harrisburg, from +1% (detached garage) to +1% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Harrisburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Harrisburg | 576 sq ft | $29,100 – $58,400 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in Harrisburg | 300 sq ft | $38,300 – $77,500 | +1% |
Doors & windows in Harrisburg
Across these 5 projects, Harrisburg averages −1% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at level and patio door lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Harrisburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Harrisburg | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | level |
| Storm door cost in Harrisburg | 1 door | $340 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Harrisburg | 1 door | $490 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Window replacement cost in Harrisburg | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Patio door cost in Harrisburg | 1 door | $590 – $5,850 | −2% |
Fencing in Harrisburg
Across these 4 projects, Harrisburg averages +1% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +1% and wood fence lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Harrisburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Harrisburg | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Vinyl fence cost in Harrisburg | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,200 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Harrisburg | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,200 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Harrisburg | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,500 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in Harrisburg
Across these 5 projects, Harrisburg averages −1% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +2% and roof replacement lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Harrisburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Harrisburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,850 – $12,100 | −4% |
| Metal roof cost in Harrisburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,800 – $31,900 | −2% |
| Gutters cost in Harrisburg | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Vinyl siding cost in Harrisburg | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,200 | level |
| Attic insulation cost in Harrisburg | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Harrisburg
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Harrisburg, from level (kitchen cabinets) to +12% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Harrisburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Harrisburg | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $13,900 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Harrisburg | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Harrisburg | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Harrisburg | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Harrisburg | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Harrisburg
The 5 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Harrisburg, from level (sod installation) to +5% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Harrisburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Harrisburg | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,200 | +4% |
| Retaining wall cost in Harrisburg | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,450 – $14,000 | +5% |
| Sod installation cost in Harrisburg | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,300 | level |
| Sprinkler system cost in Harrisburg | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,200 – $10,400 | +4% |
| Inground pool cost in Harrisburg | 450 sq ft | $37,400 – $117,000 | +4% |
Flooring & interior in Harrisburg
Across these 3 projects, Harrisburg averages +4% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +10% and hardwood flooring lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Harrisburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Harrisburg | 500 sq ft | $5,500 – $12,500 | level |
| Laminate flooring cost in Harrisburg | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,100 | +1% |
| Tile flooring cost in Harrisburg | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,700 | +10% |
Harrisburg against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Harrisburg comes out +2% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 4 lower. Chambersburg is the lowest at −1% (45 miles) and York the highest at +2% (35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PAthis page | 98.7 | 100.7 | +2% | |
| York, PA | 35 miles | 96.0 | 100.7 | +2% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 45 miles | 94.6 | 100.7 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 45 miles | 98.3 | 100.7 | level |
| State College, PA | 60 miles | 96.8 | 100.7 | +2% |
| Reading, PA | 60 miles | 97.1 | 100.7 | +1% |
| Altoona, PA | 65 miles | 89.5 | 100.7 | −1% |