Home project costs in Florence, SC
Every project we cover, priced for the Florence metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Florence sits 285th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 86.8 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.3 (133rd). The metro has about 89,060 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Attic insulation (−4%), vinyl fence (−5%) and window replacement (−7%) sit highest, and home addition (−13%), shower pan (−12%) and bathroom remodel (−11%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Florence Rgnl Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 36°F, a July average high of 92°F and 45 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Florence
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.11 | $21.75 | $26.11 | $22.66 | 0.96 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.36 | $23.68 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.08 | $23.08 | $27.20 | $28.78 | 0.80 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.00 | $27.00 | $30.38 | $30.67 | 0.88 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.25 | $22.37 | $22.37 | $27.41 | 0.82 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.22 | $27.67 | $29.11 | $30.38 | 0.91 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Florence
The 7 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Florence, from −11% (concrete driveway) to −7% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Florence range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Florence | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Florence | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Florence | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Florence | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Florence | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Florence | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Florence | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,200 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Florence
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Florence, from −11% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Florence range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Florence | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Florence | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,500 | −11% |
Building & additions in Florence
Across these 2 projects, Florence averages −11% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −9% and home addition lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Florence range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Florence | 576 sq ft | $26,300 – $52,800 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Florence | 300 sq ft | $33,100 – $67,000 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Florence
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Florence, from −9% (patio door) to −7% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Florence range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Florence | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Florence | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Florence | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Florence | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Florence | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −9% |
Fencing in Florence
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Florence, from −8% (wood fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Florence range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Florence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Florence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Florence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Florence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Florence
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Florence, from −11% (metal roof) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Florence range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Florence | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Florence | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Florence | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Florence | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Florence | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Florence
Across these 5 projects, Florence averages −11% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and shower pan lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Florence range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Florence | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Florence | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Florence | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Florence | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Florence | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Florence
Across these 5 projects, Florence averages −8% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at −7% and retaining wall lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Florence range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Florence | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Florence | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Florence | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Florence | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,300 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Florence | 450 sq ft | $33,000 – $103,000 | −9% |
Flooring & interior in Florence
The 3 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Florence, from −10% (laminate flooring) to −9% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Florence range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Florence | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Florence | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Florence | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Florence against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Florence comes out −9% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Myrtle Beach is the lowest at −11% (50 miles) and Charlotte the highest at −7% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SCthis page | 86.8 | 96.3 | −9% | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 50 miles | 93.6 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Columbia, SC | 70 miles | 93.7 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 75 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −10% |
| Charleston, SC | 80 miles | 101.0 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Charlotte, NC | 90 miles | 97.3 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Wilmington, NC | 100 miles | 96.4 | 96.6 | −8% |