Home project costs in Sioux Falls, SD
Every project we cover, priced for the Sioux Falls metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Sioux Falls sits 237th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 90.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 95.5 (203rd). The metro has about 178,590 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. Asphalt driveway (−1%), French drain (−2%) and gravel driveway (−2%) sit highest, and home addition (−12%), kitchen cabinets (−11%) and composite deck (−11%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Sioux Falls, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 9°F, a July average high of 85°F and 28 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 Sioux Falls
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.79 | $22.53 | $23.83 | $22.66 | 0.99 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.22 | $23.75 | $29.38 | $29.12 | 0.82 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.11 | $29.31 | $31.14 | $28.78 | 1.02 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.25 | $26.44 | $30.59 | $30.67 | 0.86 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $19.53 | $22.98 | $27.58 | $27.41 | 0.84 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.98 | $29.55 | $35.70 | $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 | $18.19 | $23.50 | $23.97 | $26.65 | 0.88 |
Concrete & paving in Sioux Falls
The 7 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Sioux Falls, from −8% (concrete driveway) to −1% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Sioux Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Sioux Falls | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Sioux Falls | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Sioux Falls | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Sioux Falls | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
| Paver patio cost in Sioux Falls | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Sioux Falls | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Sioux Falls | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,350 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Sioux Falls
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Sioux Falls, from −11% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Sioux Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Sioux Falls | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Sioux Falls | 300 sq ft | $10,800 – $21,600 | −11% |
Building & additions in Sioux Falls
Across these 2 projects, Sioux Falls averages −10% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −8% and home addition lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Sioux Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Sioux Falls | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,200 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Sioux Falls | 300 sq ft | $33,500 – $67,900 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Sioux Falls
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Sioux Falls, from −10% (patio door) to −7% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Sioux Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Sioux Falls | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Sioux Falls | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Sioux Falls | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Sioux Falls | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Sioux Falls | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
Fencing in Sioux Falls
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Sioux Falls, from −7% (wood fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Sioux Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Sioux Falls | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Sioux Falls | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Sioux Falls | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,750 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Sioux Falls | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Sioux Falls
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Sioux Falls, from −9% (metal roof) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Sioux Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Sioux Falls | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Sioux Falls | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,050 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Sioux Falls | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Sioux Falls | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Sioux Falls | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Sioux Falls
Across these 5 projects, Sioux Falls averages −8% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Sioux Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Sioux Falls | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Sioux Falls | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Sioux Falls | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Sioux Falls | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Sioux Falls | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Sioux Falls
Across these 5 projects, Sioux Falls averages −3% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at −2% and sprinkler system lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Sioux Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Sioux Falls | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Sioux Falls | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,900 – $13,000 | −3% |
| Sod installation cost in Sioux Falls | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Sioux Falls | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,500 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Sioux Falls | 450 sq ft | $35,100 – $109,500 | −3% |
Flooring & interior in Sioux Falls
The 3 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Sioux Falls, from −7% (hardwood flooring) to −4% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Sioux Falls range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Sioux Falls | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Sioux Falls | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,700 | −4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Sioux Falls | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,450 | −6% |
Sioux Falls against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Sioux Falls comes out −7% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Lincoln is the lowest at −6% (185 miles) and Minneapolis the highest at +15% (210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | 90.6 | 95.5 | −7% | |
| Sioux City, IA | 75 miles | 86.5 | 94.0 | −5% |
| Omaha, NE | 160 miles | 91.9 | 94.1 | −4% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 185 miles | 87.6 | 95.4 | +6% |
| Lincoln, NE | 185 miles | 91.6 | 94.1 | −6% |
| Des Moines, IA | 210 miles | 91.7 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 210 miles | 104.8 | 103.1 | +15% |