Home project costs in Greenville, SC
Every project we cover, priced for the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Greenville-Anderson-Greer area is 93.3 against 100 for the US, which puts Greenville 178th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.3. BLS counts roughly 434,900 jobs here.
In Greenville, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−4%), sod installation (−5%) and vinyl fence (−5%); the biggest discounts are shower pan (−14%), home addition (−12%) and bathroom remodel (−12%). 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 (Greenville Dwtn Ap, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 35°F, a July average high of 91°F and 47 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and August through November; for exterior installation, they are August through June.
What local trades earn in Greenville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.77 | $21.34 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.94 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.49 | $24.08 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.83 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.10 | $23.55 | $27.31 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.45 | $24.46 | $30.61 | $30.67 | 0.80 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.12 | $24.29 | $29.85 | $27.41 | 0.89 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.34 | $28.95 | $34.16 | $30.38 | 0.95 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.90 | $22.37 | $25.38 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Greenville
Across these 7 projects, Greenville averages −8% against national midpoints. Concrete slab is highest at −7% and concrete driveway lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Greenville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Greenville | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Greenville | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Greenville | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Greenville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Greenville | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Greenville | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Greenville | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Greenville
Across these 2 projects, Greenville averages −10% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −9% and composite deck lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Greenville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Greenville | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Greenville | 300 sq ft | $10,800 – $21,600 | −10% |
Building & additions in Greenville
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Greenville, from −12% (home addition) to −8% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Greenville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Greenville | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,300 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Greenville | 300 sq ft | $33,400 – $67,700 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Greenville
Across these 5 projects, Greenville averages −7% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −6% and patio door lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Greenville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Greenville | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Greenville | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Greenville | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Greenville | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Greenville | 1 door | $560 – $5,500 | −8% |
Fencing in Greenville
Across these 4 projects, Greenville averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −5% and chain-link fence lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Greenville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Greenville | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Greenville | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Greenville | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Greenville | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Greenville
Across these 5 projects, Greenville averages −9% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −4% and metal roof lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Greenville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Greenville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Greenville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,200 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Greenville | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Greenville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Greenville | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Greenville
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Greenville, from −14% (shower pan) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Greenville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Greenville | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Greenville | 1 pan | $760 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Greenville | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Greenville | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Greenville | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Greenville
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Greenville, from −9% (retaining wall) to −5% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Greenville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Greenville | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Greenville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Greenville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Greenville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,100 | −9% |
| Inground pool cost in Greenville | 450 sq ft | $32,900 – $102,500 | −9% |
Flooring & interior in Greenville
Across these 3 projects, Greenville averages −10% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −9% and tile flooring lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Greenville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Greenville | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Greenville | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Greenville | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Greenville against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Greenville prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 3 lower. Athens is the lowest at −11% (70 miles) and Asheville the highest at −7% (65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | 93.3 | 96.3 | −8% | |
| Spartanburg, SC | 35 miles | 91.1 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Asheville, NC | 65 miles | 96.5 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Athens, GA | 70 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Gainesville, GA | 85 miles | 96.8 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Augusta, GA | 90 miles | 91.9 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Columbia, SC | 90 miles | 93.7 | 96.3 | −9% |