Home project costs in Scranton, PA
Every project we cover, priced for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre area is 93.6 against 100 for the US, which puts Scranton 170th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 100.7. BLS counts roughly 255,620 jobs here.
In Scranton, 25 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 5 below, and 8 are level with it. The biggest premiums are kitchen backsplash (+10%), tile flooring (+10%) and shower pan (+5%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−5%), metal roof (−3%) and sod installation (−2%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 20°F, a July average high of 85°F and 39 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 Scranton
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.53 | $23.22 | $28.89 | $22.66 | 1.02 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.00 | $28.96 | $35.74 | $29.12 | 0.99 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.92 | $28.52 | $35.72 | $28.78 | 0.99 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.05 | $29.40 | $34.74 | $30.67 | 0.96 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.23 | $27.89 | $33.20 | $27.41 | 1.02 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.46 | $33.44 | $47.24 | $30.38 | 1.10 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.15 | $23.86 | $34.25 | $26.65 | 0.90 |
Concrete & paving in Scranton
The 7 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Scranton, from level (concrete patio) to +2% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Scranton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Scranton | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Scranton | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,300 | +1% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Scranton | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Scranton | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,300 | +1% |
| Paver patio cost in Scranton | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,550 | +2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Scranton | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Stamped concrete cost in Scranton | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,000 | +1% |
Decks & outdoor in Scranton
The 2 jobs here average level versus the US in Scranton, from level (composite deck) to level (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Scranton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Scranton | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Scranton | 300 sq ft | $12,100 – $24,200 | level |
Building & additions in Scranton
Across these 2 projects, Scranton averages −1% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at +1% and home addition lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Scranton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Scranton | 576 sq ft | $29,100 – $58,400 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in Scranton | 300 sq ft | $37,400 – $75,800 | −2% |
Doors & windows in Scranton
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Scranton, from level (storm door) to +1% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Scranton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Scranton | 1 door | $710 – $3,700 | +1% |
| Storm door cost in Scranton | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door cost in Scranton | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement cost in Scranton | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Patio door cost in Scranton | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | +1% |
Fencing in Scranton
The 4 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Scranton, from +1% (wood fence) to +1% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Scranton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Scranton | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,700 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Scranton | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,200 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Scranton | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,200 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Scranton | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in Scranton
The 5 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Scranton, from −5% (roof replacement) to +1% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Scranton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Scranton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,750 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Metal roof cost in Scranton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,700 – $31,600 | −3% |
| Gutters cost in Scranton | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Vinyl siding cost in Scranton | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,400 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Scranton | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in Scranton
Across these 5 projects, Scranton averages +4% against national midpoints. Kitchen backsplash is highest at +10% and kitchen cabinets lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Scranton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Scranton | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $13,900 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Scranton | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Scranton | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Scranton | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Scranton | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Scranton
Across these 5 projects, Scranton averages level against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at +3% and sod installation lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Scranton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Scranton | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | −1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Scranton | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,350 – $13,800 | +3% |
| Sod installation cost in Scranton | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Scranton | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,000 – $10,000 | level |
| Inground pool cost in Scranton | 450 sq ft | $36,700 – $114,500 | +2% |
Flooring & interior in Scranton
The 3 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Scranton, from +1% (hardwood flooring) to +10% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Scranton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Scranton | 500 sq ft | $5,550 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Scranton | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,150 | +2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Scranton | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,700 | +10% |
Scranton against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Scranton prices +1% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Lancaster is the lowest at roughly level (90 miles) and Binghamton the highest at +4% (60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PAthis page | 93.6 | 100.7 | +1% | |
| Allentown, PA | 45 miles | 100.0 | 100.6 | +1% |
| Binghamton, NY | 60 miles | 92.9 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Reading, PA | 65 miles | 97.1 | 100.7 | +1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 90 miles | 98.3 | 100.7 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 90 miles | 98.7 | 100.7 | +2% |
| Kingston, NY | 95 miles | 100.7 | 99.7 | +3% |