Home project costs in Chattanooga, TN
Every project we cover, priced for the Chattanooga metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Chattanooga area is 91.5 against 100 for the US, which puts Chattanooga 222nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.0. BLS counts roughly 268,750 jobs here.
In Chattanooga, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are retaining wall (−2%), paver patio (−3%) and attic insulation (−4%); the biggest discounts are kitchen backsplash (−16%), tile flooring (−15%) and shower pan (−14%). 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 (Chattanooga Lovell Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 32°F, a July average high of 91°F and 55 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Chattanooga
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.64 | $20.80 | $23.48 | $22.66 | 0.92 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.40 | $24.41 | $29.19 | $29.12 | 0.84 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.75 | $24.19 | $28.77 | $28.78 | 0.84 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.34 | $28.23 | $34.14 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.29 | $21.81 | $24.88 | $27.41 | 0.80 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.68 | $34.77 | $37.19 | $30.38 | 1.14 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $16.90 | $17.67 | $21.42 | $26.77 | 0.66 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.45 | $21.89 | $22.14 | $26.65 | 0.82 |
Concrete & paving in Chattanooga
Across these 7 projects, Chattanooga averages −9% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −3% and concrete driveway lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Chattanooga range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Chattanooga | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Chattanooga | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | −12% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Chattanooga | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,650 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Chattanooga | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Chattanooga | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Chattanooga | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Chattanooga | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,100 | −10% |
Decks & outdoor in Chattanooga
Across these 2 projects, Chattanooga averages −9% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −9% and composite deck lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Chattanooga range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Chattanooga | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Chattanooga | 300 sq ft | $10,800 – $21,700 | −10% |
Building & additions in Chattanooga
The 2 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Chattanooga, from −10% (home addition) to −8% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Chattanooga range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Chattanooga | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,400 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Chattanooga | 300 sq ft | $34,000 – $68,900 | −10% |
Doors & windows in Chattanooga
Across these 5 projects, Chattanooga averages −7% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −5% and patio door lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Chattanooga range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Chattanooga | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Chattanooga | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Chattanooga | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Chattanooga | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Chattanooga | 1 door | $550 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Chattanooga
Across these 4 projects, Chattanooga averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −6% and chain-link fence lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Chattanooga range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Chattanooga | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Chattanooga | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Chattanooga | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Chattanooga | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Chattanooga
Across these 5 projects, Chattanooga averages −8% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −4% and roof replacement lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Chattanooga range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Chattanooga | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Chattanooga | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Chattanooga | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Chattanooga | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,700 – $23,100 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Chattanooga | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Chattanooga
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Chattanooga, from −16% (kitchen backsplash) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Chattanooga range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Chattanooga | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Chattanooga | 1 pan | $760 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Chattanooga | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Chattanooga | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Chattanooga | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
Landscaping & drainage in Chattanooga
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Chattanooga, from −8% (French drain) to −2% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Chattanooga range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Chattanooga | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Chattanooga | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,100 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Chattanooga | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Chattanooga | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,300 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Chattanooga | 450 sq ft | $34,200 – $107,000 | −5% |
Flooring & interior in Chattanooga
Across these 3 projects, Chattanooga averages −11% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −9% and tile flooring lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Chattanooga range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Chattanooga | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Chattanooga | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Chattanooga | 200 sq ft | $1,800 – $8,800 | −15% |
Chattanooga against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Chattanooga prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Dalton is the lowest at −12% (35 miles) and Nashville the highest at −5% (105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TNthis page | 91.5 | 96.0 | −8% | |
| Dalton, GA | 35 miles | 89.8 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Huntsville, AL | 80 miles | 93.1 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Knoxville, TN | 95 miles | 92.6 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Gainesville, GA | 100 miles | 96.8 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Nashville, TN | 105 miles | 96.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Decatur, AL | 105 miles | 87.2 | 96.4 | −10% |