Home project costs in York, PA
Every project we cover, priced for the York-Hanover metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
York sits 131st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 96.0 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 100.7 (53rd). The metro has about 183,590 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 33 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 2 below, and 3 are level with it. Kitchen backsplash (+10%), shower pan (+10%) and tile flooring (+10%) sit highest, and roof replacement (−1%), metal roof (−1%) and sod installation (level) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (York 3 Ssw Pump Stn, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 21°F, a July average high of 88°F and 46 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in York
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.34 | $23.72 | $28.97 | $22.66 | 1.05 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.63 | $29.40 | $38.86 | $29.12 | 1.01 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.46 | $29.74 | $36.00 | $28.78 | 1.03 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.92 | $33.70 | $47.68 | $30.67 | 1.10 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.73 | $28.77 | $35.29 | $27.41 | 1.05 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $26.67 | $31.43 | $37.99 | $30.38 | 1.03 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.55 | $25.74 | $30.72 | $26.65 | 0.97 |
Concrete & paving in York
Across these 7 projects, York averages +2% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +3% and paver patio lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | York range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in York | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in York | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in York | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,550 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in York | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
| Paver patio cost in York | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio cost in York | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in York | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,150 | +2% |
Decks & outdoor in York
Across these 2 projects, York averages +1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +1% and wood deck lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | York range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in York | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,300 | +1% |
| Composite deck cost in York | 300 sq ft | $12,200 – $24,500 | +1% |
Building & additions in York
The 2 jobs here average +2% versus the US in York, from +1% (detached garage) to +2% (home addition).
| Project | Size | York range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in York | 576 sq ft | $29,300 – $58,900 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in York | 300 sq ft | $38,700 – $78,300 | +2% |
Doors & windows in York
Across these 5 projects, York averages +1% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +1% and front door lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | York range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in York | 1 door | $710 – $3,750 | +1% |
| Storm door cost in York | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door cost in York | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Window replacement cost in York | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Patio door cost in York | 1 door | $610 – $6,100 | +1% |
Fencing in York
Across these 4 projects, York averages +1% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +2% and aluminum fence lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | York range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in York | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in York | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,250 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in York | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,300 | +2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in York | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in York
Across these 5 projects, York averages level against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at +1% and roof replacement lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | York range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in York | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,000 – $12,400 | −1% |
| Metal roof cost in York | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,950 – $32,200 | −1% |
| Gutters cost in York | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Vinyl siding cost in York | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,500 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in York | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in York
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in York, from +1% (kitchen cabinets) to +10% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | York range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in York | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,100 | +1% |
| Shower pan cost in York | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,050 | +10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in York | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in York | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,700 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in York | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +10% |
Landscaping & drainage in York
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in York, from level (sod installation) to +4% (French drain).
| Project | Size | York range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in York | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,200 | +4% |
| Retaining wall cost in York | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,100 – $13,500 | level |
| Sod installation cost in York | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,300 | level |
| Sprinkler system cost in York | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,150 – $10,400 | +4% |
| Inground pool cost in York | 450 sq ft | $36,800 – $115,000 | +2% |
Flooring & interior in York
Across these 3 projects, York averages +5% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +10% and hardwood flooring lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | York range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in York | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,700 | +1% |
| Laminate flooring cost in York | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,200 | +3% |
| Tile flooring cost in York | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,700 | +10% |
York against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, York comes out +2% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Hagerstown is the lowest at −6% (70 miles) and Harrisburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York, PAthis page | 96.0 | 100.7 | +2% | |
| Lancaster, PA | 25 miles | 98.3 | 100.7 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 35 miles | 98.7 | 100.7 | +2% |
| Baltimore, MD | 45 miles | 104.5 | 102.4 | +1% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 55 miles | 94.6 | 100.7 | −1% |
| Reading, PA | 55 miles | 97.1 | 100.7 | +1% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 70 miles | 94.2 | 96.4 | −6% |