Home project costs in Memphis, TN
Every project we cover, priced for the Memphis metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Memphis area is 92.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Memphis 207th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 611,670 jobs here.
In Memphis, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are retaining wall (−3%), paver patio (−3%) and attic insulation (−4%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−11%), roof replacement (−10%) and composite deck (−10%). 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 (Memphis Intl Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 33°F, a July average high of 92°F and 55 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Memphis
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.31 | $21.54 | $24.40 | $22.66 | 0.95 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.58 | $24.34 | $28.26 | $29.12 | 0.84 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.88 | $25.90 | $29.88 | $28.78 | 0.90 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.82 | $28.22 | $36.24 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.12 | $24.05 | $26.25 | $27.41 | 0.88 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.23 | $29.27 | $36.87 | $30.38 | 0.96 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.87 | $22.00 | $24.63 | $26.77 | 0.82 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $19.79 | $22.34 | $24.07 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Memphis
Across these 7 projects, Memphis averages −7% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −3% and asphalt driveway lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Memphis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Memphis | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Memphis | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Memphis | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,750 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Memphis | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,600 | −6% |
| Paver patio cost in Memphis | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Memphis | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Memphis | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Memphis
Across these 2 projects, Memphis averages −9% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −8% and composite deck lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Memphis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Memphis | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Memphis | 300 sq ft | $10,800 – $21,700 | −10% |
Building & additions in Memphis
The 2 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Memphis, from −11% (home addition) to −8% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Memphis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Memphis | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,500 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Memphis | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,700 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Memphis
Across these 5 projects, Memphis averages −7% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −6% and patio door lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Memphis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Memphis | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Memphis | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Memphis | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Memphis | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Memphis | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Memphis
Across these 4 projects, Memphis averages −6% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −5% and chain-link fence lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Memphis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Memphis | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Memphis | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Memphis | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Memphis | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,800 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Memphis
Across these 5 projects, Memphis averages −7% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −4% and roof replacement lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Memphis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Memphis | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Memphis | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,100 – $29,900 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Memphis | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Memphis | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Memphis | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Memphis
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Memphis, from −10% (kitchen backsplash) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Memphis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Memphis | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Memphis | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Memphis | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Memphis | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Memphis | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Memphis
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Memphis, from −6% (sprinkler system) to −3% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Memphis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Memphis | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Retaining wall cost in Memphis | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,900 – $13,100 | −3% |
| Sod installation cost in Memphis | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Memphis | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,450 | −6% |
| Inground pool cost in Memphis | 450 sq ft | $34,600 – $108,000 | −4% |
Flooring & interior in Memphis
Across these 3 projects, Memphis averages −9% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −8% and laminate flooring lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Memphis range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Memphis | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Memphis | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Memphis | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
Memphis against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Memphis prices −7% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Jonesboro is the lowest at −15% (65 miles) and Clarksville the highest at −9% (170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | 92.2 | 96.2 | −7% | |
| Jonesboro, AR | 65 miles | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% |
| Jackson, TN | 75 miles | 85.5 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Little Rock, AR | 145 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −13% |
| Decatur, AL | 160 miles | 87.2 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Clarksville, TN | 170 miles | 90.9 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Huntsville, AL | 175 miles | 93.1 | 96.4 | −10% |