Home project costs in Nashville, TN
Every project we cover, priced for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Nashville sits 129th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 96.3 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (149th). The metro has about 1,099,300 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 37 below. Attic insulation (+1%), paver patio (−1%) and retaining wall (−1%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−10%), tile flooring (−9%) and shower pan (−9%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Nashville Intl Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 30°F, a July average high of 91°F and 51 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Nashville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.67 | $22.21 | $24.27 | $22.66 | 0.98 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.80 | $26.81 | $29.35 | $29.12 | 0.92 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.79 | $26.94 | $29.11 | $28.78 | 0.94 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.57 | $28.90 | $36.10 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.49 | $23.47 | $26.85 | $27.41 | 0.86 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $25.10 | $30.45 | $37.95 | $30.38 | 1.00 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.64 | $21.60 | $26.98 | $26.77 | 0.81 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.02 | $23.14 | $26.93 | $26.65 | 0.87 |
Concrete & paving in Nashville
The 7 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Nashville, from −8% (concrete driveway) to −1% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Nashville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Nashville | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Nashville | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Nashville | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Nashville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,800 | −4% |
| Paver patio cost in Nashville | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,400 | −1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Nashville | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Nashville | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Nashville
The 2 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Nashville, from −6% (composite deck) to −5% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Nashville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Nashville | 300 sq ft | $7,150 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Composite deck cost in Nashville | 300 sq ft | $11,400 – $22,800 | −6% |
Building & additions in Nashville
Across these 2 projects, Nashville averages −6% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −6% and home addition lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Nashville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Nashville | 576 sq ft | $27,300 – $54,900 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Nashville | 300 sq ft | $35,300 – $71,600 | −7% |
Doors & windows in Nashville
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Nashville, from −5% (storm door) to −4% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Nashville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Nashville | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Nashville | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Nashville | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Nashville | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Nashville | 1 door | $570 – $5,750 | −4% |
Fencing in Nashville
The 4 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Nashville, from −5% (wood fence) to −4% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Nashville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Nashville | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,300 | −5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Nashville | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Nashville | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,900 | −4% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Nashville | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Nashville
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Nashville, from −8% (roof replacement) to +1% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Nashville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Nashville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Nashville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,350 – $30,400 | −7% |
| Gutters cost in Nashville | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Nashville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,000 – $24,100 | −5% |
| Attic insulation cost in Nashville | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in Nashville
Across these 5 projects, Nashville averages −7% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −5% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Nashville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Nashville | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,200 | −5% |
| Shower pan cost in Nashville | 1 pan | $830 – $2,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Nashville | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Nashville | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Nashville | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Nashville
Across these 5 projects, Nashville averages −3% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at −1% and sprinkler system lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Nashville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Nashville | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Retaining wall cost in Nashville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,000 – $13,200 | −1% |
| Sod installation cost in Nashville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Nashville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,600 | −4% |
| Inground pool cost in Nashville | 450 sq ft | $35,100 – $109,500 | −3% |
Flooring & interior in Nashville
The 3 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Nashville, from −9% (tile flooring) to −4% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Nashville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Nashville | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Nashville | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,750 | −4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Nashville | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
Nashville against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Nashville comes out −5% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Huntsville is the lowest at −10% (90 miles) and Bowling Green the highest at −7% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TNthis page | 96.3 | 96.2 | −5% | |
| Clarksville, TN | 65 miles | 90.9 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 70 miles | 90.2 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Huntsville, AL | 90 miles | 93.1 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 105 miles | 91.5 | 96.0 | −8% |
| Decatur, AL | 115 miles | 87.2 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Jackson, TN | 125 miles | 85.5 | 96.2 | −9% |