Home project costs in Philadelphia, PA
Every project we cover, priced for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Philadelphia sits 45th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 102.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.8 (91st). The metro has about 2,897,830 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 29 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 3 below, and 6 are level with it. Shower pan (+12%), laminate flooring (+10%) and paver patio (+9%) sit highest, and front door (−2%), storm door (−1%) and window replacement (−1%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Philadelphia Ne Ap, 8 miles away) shows a January average low of 27°F, a July average high of 88°F and 45 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in Philadelphia
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.43 | $26.50 | $34.37 | $22.66 | 1.17 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.17 | $29.70 | $36.83 | $29.12 | 1.02 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.12 | $32.12 | $44.43 | $28.78 | 1.12 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.28 | $35.99 | $49.89 | $30.67 | 1.17 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $24.00 | $29.28 | $36.50 | $27.41 | 1.07 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.84 | $35.86 | $50.11 | $30.38 | 1.18 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $24.64 | $34.01 | $38.68 | $26.77 | 1.27 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.83 | $28.72 | $34.93 | $26.65 | 1.08 |
Concrete & paving in Philadelphia
Across these 7 projects, Philadelphia averages +5% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +9% and asphalt driveway lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Philadelphia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Philadelphia | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Philadelphia | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,800 | +6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Philadelphia | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Philadelphia | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +6% |
| Paver patio cost in Philadelphia | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,950 | +9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Philadelphia | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Philadelphia | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,250 | +4% |
Decks & outdoor in Philadelphia
Across these 2 projects, Philadelphia averages +1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +2% and wood deck lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Philadelphia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Philadelphia | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Philadelphia | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,600 | +2% |
Building & additions in Philadelphia
The 2 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Philadelphia, from +2% (detached garage) to +3% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Philadelphia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Philadelphia | 576 sq ft | $29,600 – $59,500 | +2% |
| Home addition cost in Philadelphia | 300 sq ft | $39,300 – $79,600 | +3% |
Doors & windows in Philadelphia
Across these 5 projects, Philadelphia averages −1% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at level and front door lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Philadelphia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Philadelphia | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | level |
| Storm door cost in Philadelphia | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Philadelphia | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement cost in Philadelphia | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Patio door cost in Philadelphia | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | level |
Fencing in Philadelphia
Across these 4 projects, Philadelphia averages +2% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +6% and vinyl fence lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Philadelphia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Philadelphia | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | +2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Philadelphia | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,150 | level |
| Chain-link fence cost in Philadelphia | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,550 | +6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Philadelphia | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,600 | +2% |
Roofing & exterior in Philadelphia
Across these 5 projects, Philadelphia averages +4% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +6% and attic insulation lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Philadelphia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Philadelphia | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $13,000 | +5% |
| Metal roof cost in Philadelphia | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $33,900 | +6% |
| Gutters cost in Philadelphia | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Philadelphia | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,650 – $25,900 | +3% |
| Attic insulation cost in Philadelphia | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Kitchen & bath in Philadelphia
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Philadelphia, from level (kitchen remodel) to +12% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Philadelphia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Philadelphia | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,300 | +1% |
| Shower pan cost in Philadelphia | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Philadelphia | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,400 | level |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Philadelphia | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,900 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Philadelphia | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Philadelphia
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Philadelphia, from +3% (sod installation) to +7% (inground pool).
| Project | Size | Philadelphia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Philadelphia | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Philadelphia | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,750 – $14,200 | +7% |
| Sod installation cost in Philadelphia | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,400 | +3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Philadelphia | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,250 – $10,700 | +7% |
| Inground pool cost in Philadelphia | 450 sq ft | $38,700 – $120,500 | +7% |
Flooring & interior in Philadelphia
Across these 3 projects, Philadelphia averages +7% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at +10% and hardwood flooring lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Philadelphia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Philadelphia | 500 sq ft | $5,650 – $12,800 | +2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Philadelphia | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,650 | +10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Philadelphia | 200 sq ft | $2,900 – $10,500 | +8% |
Philadelphia against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Philadelphia comes out +4% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Dover is the lowest at −5% (55 miles) and Vineland the highest at +13% (40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PAthis page | 102.6 | 96.8 | +4% | |
| Vineland, NJ | 40 miles | 96.0 | 99.8 | +13% |
| Trenton, NJ | 40 miles | 103.2 | 99.8 | +12% |
| Reading, PA | 50 miles | 97.1 | 100.7 | +1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 50 miles | 98.3 | 100.7 | level |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 50 miles | 98.9 | 99.8 | +6% |
| Dover, DE | 55 miles | 97.5 | 96.4 | −5% |