Home project costs in South Dakota
Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using South Dakota wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.
On BEA's regional price index, South Dakota is number 46 of 51 (50 states and DC) at 88.6, with 100 as the US average. Goods prices come in at 95.5, rank 41. The state has 457,380 jobs in the BLS survey.
Statewide, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are asphalt driveway (−1%), French drain (−3%) and gravel driveway (−3%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−13%), kitchen cabinets (−12%) and composite deck (−12%).
Weather across the 2 metros we cover: January average lows of 9 to 16°F, July average highs of 84 to 85°F and 20 to 28 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Cities in South Dakota
How the metros in South Dakota compare
Inside South Dakota, Sioux Falls is the priciest of the 2 metros we cover at −7% against the US midpoint (averaged over all 38 projects), and Rapid City the cheapest at −8%. That is a gap of 0.7 percentage points between the two. Wages and prices are close enough across the state that the choice of city moves a quote very little.
| Metro | Jobs | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 | 90.6 | 95.5 | −7% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 | 89.2 | 95.5 | −8% |
What trades earn in South Dakota
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.42 | $21.98 | $23.14 | $22.66 | 0.97 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.29 | $23.14 | $28.87 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.37 | $28.61 | $30.51 | $28.78 | 0.99 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.18 | $24.82 | $29.83 | $30.67 | 0.81 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $19.37 | $22.67 | $27.58 | $27.41 | 0.83 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.87 | $29.51 | $34.83 | $30.38 | 0.97 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.34 | $24.34 | $32.61 | $26.77 | 0.91 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.04 | $22.94 | $27.53 | $26.65 | 0.86 |
Concrete & paving in South Dakota
Across these 7 projects, South Dakota averages −6% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −1% and concrete driveway lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | South Dakota range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in South Dakota | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,850 |
| Concrete driveway cost in South Dakota | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | $6,450 |
| Asphalt driveway cost in South Dakota | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,250 |
| Gravel driveway cost in South Dakota | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,350 |
| Paver patio cost in South Dakota | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,250 |
| Concrete patio cost in South Dakota | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,650 |
| Stamped concrete cost in South Dakota | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,600 |
Decks & outdoor in South Dakota
Across these 2 projects, South Dakota averages −11% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −10% and composite deck lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | South Dakota range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in South Dakota | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | $11,400 |
| Composite deck cost in South Dakota | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,200 | $18,100 |
Building & additions in South Dakota
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in South Dakota, from −13% (home addition) to −9% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | South Dakota range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in South Dakota | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,700 | $43,500 |
| Home addition cost in South Dakota | 300 sq ft | $33,000 – $66,900 | $57,500 |
Doors & windows in South Dakota
Across these 5 projects, South Dakota averages −9% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | South Dakota range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in South Dakota | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | $2,200 |
| Storm door cost in South Dakota | 1 door | $310 – $860 | $650 |
| Front door cost in South Dakota | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | $1,500 |
| Window replacement cost in South Dakota | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | $9,750 |
| Patio door cost in South Dakota | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | $3,300 |
Fencing in South Dakota
Across these 4 projects, South Dakota averages −8% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −6% and wood fence lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | South Dakota range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in South Dakota | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | $5,350 |
| Vinyl fence cost in South Dakota | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,850 |
| Chain-link fence cost in South Dakota | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,850 |
| Aluminum fence cost in South Dakota | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,600 |
Roofing & exterior in South Dakota
Across these 5 projects, South Dakota averages −9% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −5% and metal roof lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | South Dakota range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in South Dakota | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | $9,300 |
| Metal roof cost in South Dakota | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,400 | $21,300 |
| Gutters cost in South Dakota | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,750 |
| Vinyl siding cost in South Dakota | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | $16,800 |
| Attic insulation cost in South Dakota | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | $2,500 |
Kitchen & bath in South Dakota
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in South Dakota, from −12% (kitchen cabinets) to −7% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | South Dakota range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in South Dakota | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,200 | $9,150 |
| Shower pan cost in South Dakota | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | $1,850 |
| Kitchen remodel cost in South Dakota | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | $25,000 |
| Bathroom remodel cost in South Dakota | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | $14,000 |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in South Dakota | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | $900 |
Landscaping & drainage in South Dakota
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in South Dakota, from −7% (sprinkler system) to −3% (French drain).
| Project | Size | South Dakota range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in South Dakota | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | $1,350 |
| Retaining wall cost in South Dakota | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,800 – $12,900 | $10,300 |
| Sod installation cost in South Dakota | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,400 |
| Sprinkler system cost in South Dakota | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,300 | $7,000 |
| Inground pool cost in South Dakota | 450 sq ft | $34,600 – $108,000 | $74,500 |
Flooring & interior in South Dakota
Across these 3 projects, South Dakota averages −6% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −5% and hardwood flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | South Dakota range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in South Dakota | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | $9,000 |
| Laminate flooring cost in South Dakota | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,500 |
| Tile flooring cost in South Dakota | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,450 | $6,200 |