Home project costs in Rapid City, SD
Every project we cover, priced for the Rapid City metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Rapid City area is 89.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Rapid City 256th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 95.5. BLS counts roughly 73,820 jobs here.
In Rapid City, 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 (−2%) and gravel driveway (−3%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−13%), metal roof (−12%) and composite deck (−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 (Rapid City Wfo, 0 miles away) shows a January average low of 16°F, a July average high of 84°F and 20 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Rapid City
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.14 | $21.94 | $22.91 | $22.66 | 0.97 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.34 | $23.39 | $28.88 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.29 | $29.16 | $30.59 | $28.78 | 1.01 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.82 | $26.85 | $29.47 | $30.67 | 0.88 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.78 | $23.22 | $28.47 | $27.41 | 0.85 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.44 | $29.40 | $31.45 | $30.38 | 0.97 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.22 | $22.36 | $28.02 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Rapid City
Across these 7 projects, Rapid City averages −6% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −1% and concrete driveway lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Rapid City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Rapid City | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Rapid City | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Rapid City | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Rapid City | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,900 | −3% |
| Paver patio cost in Rapid City | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Rapid City | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Rapid City | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Rapid City
Across these 2 projects, Rapid City averages −11% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −10% and composite deck lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Rapid City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Rapid City | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Rapid City | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,300 | −12% |
Building & additions in Rapid City
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Rapid City, from −13% (home addition) to −9% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Rapid City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Rapid City | 576 sq ft | $26,300 – $52,800 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Rapid City | 300 sq ft | $33,200 – $67,300 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Rapid City
Across these 5 projects, Rapid City averages −9% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Rapid City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Rapid City | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Rapid City | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Rapid City | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Rapid City | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Rapid City | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
Fencing in Rapid City
Across these 4 projects, Rapid City averages −8% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −6% and wood fence lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Rapid City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Rapid City | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Rapid City | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Rapid City | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Rapid City | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
Roofing & exterior in Rapid City
Across these 5 projects, Rapid City averages −9% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −5% and metal roof lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Rapid City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Rapid City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Rapid City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,000 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Rapid City | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Rapid City | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Rapid City | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Rapid City
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Rapid City, from −11% (kitchen cabinets) to −7% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Rapid City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Rapid City | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Rapid City | 1 pan | $840 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Rapid City | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Rapid City | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Rapid City | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Rapid City
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Rapid City, from −7% (sod installation) to −2% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Rapid City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Rapid City | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Rapid City | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,850 – $12,900 | −4% |
| Sod installation cost in Rapid City | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Rapid City | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,450 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Rapid City | 450 sq ft | $34,800 – $109,000 | −4% |
Flooring & interior in Rapid City
Across these 3 projects, Rapid City averages −6% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −5% and hardwood flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Rapid City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Rapid City | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Rapid City | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Rapid City | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,450 | −6% |
Rapid City against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Rapid City prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Sioux Falls is the lowest at −7% (305 miles) and Billings the highest at −1% (305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SDthis page | 89.2 | 95.5 | −8% | |
| Bismarck, ND | 210 miles | 91.0 | 95.7 | −3% |
| Cheyenne, WY | 220 miles | 96.5 | 95.4 | −4% |
| Greeley, CO | 260 miles | 100.2 | 96.1 | −3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 275 miles | 101.1 | 96.1 | −2% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 305 miles | 90.6 | 95.5 | −7% |
| Billings, MT | 305 miles | 93.5 | 96.0 | −1% |