Home project costs in Spartanburg, SC
Every project we cover, priced for the Spartanburg metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Spartanburg area is 91.1 against 100 for the US, which puts Spartanburg 228th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.3. BLS counts roughly 165,150 jobs here.
In Spartanburg, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−4%), garage door (−5%) and sod installation (−5%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−14%), shower pan (−13%) and metal roof (−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 (Spartanburg 3 Sse, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 32°F, a July average high of 90°F and 50 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through June and August through October; for exterior installation, they are August through June.
What local trades earn in Spartanburg
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.77 | $20.29 | $23.33 | $22.66 | 0.90 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.32 | $24.88 | $29.04 | $29.12 | 0.85 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $20.29 | $23.53 | $28.72 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.52 | $25.31 | $29.99 | $30.67 | 0.83 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.89 | $23.14 | $29.24 | $27.41 | 0.84 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $26.92 | $29.83 | $34.41 | $30.38 | 0.98 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.36 | $20.70 | $23.31 | $26.65 | 0.78 |
Concrete & paving in Spartanburg
Across these 7 projects, Spartanburg averages −9% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −8% and concrete driveway lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Spartanburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Spartanburg | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Spartanburg | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Spartanburg | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,800 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Spartanburg | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,300 | −9% |
| Paver patio cost in Spartanburg | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Concrete patio cost in Spartanburg | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Spartanburg | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,200 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Spartanburg
Across these 2 projects, Spartanburg averages −9% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −8% and composite deck lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Spartanburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Spartanburg | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Spartanburg | 300 sq ft | $10,900 – $21,800 | −10% |
Building & additions in Spartanburg
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Spartanburg, from −12% (home addition) to −9% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Spartanburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Spartanburg | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,100 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Spartanburg | 300 sq ft | $33,600 – $68,100 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Spartanburg
Across these 5 projects, Spartanburg averages −6% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −5% and patio door lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Spartanburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Spartanburg | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Spartanburg | 1 door | $330 – $890 | −6% |
| Front door cost in Spartanburg | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Spartanburg | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Spartanburg | 1 door | $560 – $5,550 | −7% |
Fencing in Spartanburg
Across these 4 projects, Spartanburg averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −6% and chain-link fence lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Spartanburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Spartanburg | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Spartanburg | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Spartanburg | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Spartanburg | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Spartanburg
Across these 5 projects, Spartanburg averages −9% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −4% and roof replacement lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Spartanburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Spartanburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,150 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Metal roof cost in Spartanburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,100 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Spartanburg | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Spartanburg | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Spartanburg | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Spartanburg
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Spartanburg, from −13% (shower pan) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Spartanburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Spartanburg | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Spartanburg | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Spartanburg | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Spartanburg | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Spartanburg | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Spartanburg
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Spartanburg, from −10% (retaining wall) to −5% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Spartanburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Spartanburg | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Spartanburg | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Spartanburg | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Spartanburg | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,050 | −9% |
| Inground pool cost in Spartanburg | 450 sq ft | $32,400 – $101,500 | −10% |
Flooring & interior in Spartanburg
Across these 3 projects, Spartanburg averages −9% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −8% and tile flooring lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Spartanburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Spartanburg | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Spartanburg | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Spartanburg | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Spartanburg against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Spartanburg prices −9% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Hickory is the lowest at −9% (70 miles) and Asheville the highest at −7% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SCthis page | 91.1 | 96.3 | −9% | |
| Greenville, SC | 35 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Charlotte, NC | 65 miles | 97.3 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Asheville, NC | 70 miles | 96.5 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Columbia, SC | 70 miles | 93.7 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Hickory, NC | 70 miles | 88.5 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Augusta, GA | 95 miles | 91.9 | 96.3 | −8% |