Home project costs in Knoxville, TN
Every project we cover, priced for the Knoxville metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Knoxville sits 201st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 92.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (150th). The metro has about 424,600 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. Paver patio (−3%), attic insulation (−3%) and retaining wall (−3%) sit highest, and home addition (−12%), roof replacement (−12%) and kitchen backsplash (−11%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Ap, 11 miles away) shows a January average low of 30°F, a July average high of 88°F and 52 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Knoxville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.16 | $22.18 | $25.87 | $22.66 | 0.98 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.11 | $24.23 | $28.56 | $29.12 | 0.83 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.22 | $23.41 | $27.74 | $28.78 | 0.81 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.69 | $28.78 | $35.32 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.71 | $22.10 | $23.82 | $27.41 | 0.81 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.79 | $28.19 | $34.73 | $30.38 | 0.93 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.89 | $21.65 | $22.80 | $26.65 | 0.81 |
Concrete & paving in Knoxville
The 7 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Knoxville, from −11% (concrete driveway) to −3% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Knoxville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Knoxville | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Knoxville | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Knoxville | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Knoxville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,500 | −7% |
| Paver patio cost in Knoxville | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Knoxville | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Knoxville | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,200 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Knoxville
The 2 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Knoxville, from −10% (composite deck) to −8% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Knoxville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Knoxville | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Knoxville | 300 sq ft | $10,900 – $21,800 | −10% |
Building & additions in Knoxville
Across these 2 projects, Knoxville averages −10% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −9% and home addition lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Knoxville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Knoxville | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,100 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Knoxville | 300 sq ft | $33,600 – $68,100 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Knoxville
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Knoxville, from −9% (patio door) to −7% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Knoxville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Knoxville | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Knoxville | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Knoxville | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Knoxville | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Knoxville | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Knoxville
The 4 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Knoxville, from −7% (wood fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Knoxville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Knoxville | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Knoxville | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Knoxville | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,750 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Knoxville | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Knoxville
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Knoxville, from −12% (roof replacement) to −3% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Knoxville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Knoxville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Knoxville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Knoxville | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Knoxville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,800 – $23,400 | −7% |
| Attic insulation cost in Knoxville | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Knoxville
Across these 5 projects, Knoxville averages −9% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Knoxville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Knoxville | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Knoxville | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Knoxville | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Knoxville | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Knoxville | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Knoxville
Across these 5 projects, Knoxville averages −5% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at −3% and French drain lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Knoxville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Knoxville | 60 linear ft | $560 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Knoxville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,800 – $13,000 | −3% |
| Sod installation cost in Knoxville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Knoxville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,450 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Knoxville | 450 sq ft | $34,200 – $107,000 | −5% |
Flooring & interior in Knoxville
The 3 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Knoxville, from −10% (tile flooring) to −8% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Knoxville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Knoxville | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Knoxville | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Knoxville | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Knoxville against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Knoxville comes out −8% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 5 lower. Dalton is the lowest at −12% (95 miles) and Asheville the highest at −7% (95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TNthis page | 92.6 | 96.2 | −8% | |
| Asheville, NC | 95 miles | 96.5 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Dalton, GA | 95 miles | 89.8 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 95 miles | 91.5 | 96.0 | −8% |
| Johnson City, TN | 100 miles | 87.9 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Kingsport, TN | 100 miles | 86.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Gainesville, GA | 120 miles | 96.8 | 96.3 | −11% |