Home project costs in Austin, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Austin sits 103rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 98.1 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (242nd). The metro has about 1,293,690 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. Sod installation (−4%), attic insulation (−5%) and paver patio (−5%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−15%), hardwood flooring (−12%) and composite deck (−11%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Austin-Camp Mabry, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 42°F, a July average high of 97°F and 36 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are October through May; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in Austin
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.34 | $21.16 | $23.12 | $22.66 | 0.93 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.05 | $24.16 | $28.01 | $29.12 | 0.83 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.09 | $24.50 | $29.38 | $28.78 | 0.85 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.44 | $30.20 | $38.32 | $30.67 | 0.98 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.66 | $23.76 | $27.82 | $27.41 | 0.87 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.97 | $29.03 | $35.25 | $30.38 | 0.96 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $19.14 | $22.76 | $27.31 | $26.65 | 0.85 |
Concrete & paving in Austin
The 7 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Austin, from −10% (concrete driveway) to −5% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Austin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Austin | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Austin | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Austin | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,850 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Austin | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,350 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Austin | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Austin | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Austin | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Austin
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Austin, from −11% (composite deck) to −10% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Austin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Austin | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Austin | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −11% |
Building & additions in Austin
Across these 2 projects, Austin averages −10% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −10% and home addition lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Austin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Austin | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,600 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Austin | 300 sq ft | $33,800 – $68,700 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Austin
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Austin, from −10% (patio door) to −8% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Austin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Austin | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Austin | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Austin | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement cost in Austin | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Austin | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Fencing in Austin
The 4 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Austin, from −9% (wood fence) to −7% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Austin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Austin | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Austin | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,450 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Austin | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,600 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Austin | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Austin
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Austin, from −10% (roof replacement) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Austin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Austin | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Austin | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $29,800 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Austin | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Austin | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Austin | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Austin
Across these 5 projects, Austin averages −8% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at −7% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Austin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Austin | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,600 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Austin | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Austin | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Austin | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Austin | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Austin
Across these 5 projects, Austin averages −6% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −4% and French drain lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Austin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Austin | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Austin | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,600 – $12,600 | −6% |
| Sod installation cost in Austin | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Austin | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,400 | −6% |
| Inground pool cost in Austin | 450 sq ft | $33,500 – $105,000 | −7% |
Flooring & interior in Austin
The 3 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Austin, from −15% (laminate flooring) to −9% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Austin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Austin | 500 sq ft | $4,850 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Austin | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $5,950 | −15% |
| Tile flooring cost in Austin | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,150 | −9% |
Austin against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Austin comes out −9% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 5 lower. College Station is the lowest at −13% (75 miles) and Houston the highest at −6% (140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TXthis page | 98.1 | 93.8 | −9% | |
| Killeen, TX | 65 miles | 91.1 | 93.8 | −12% |
| College Station, TX | 75 miles | 91.0 | 93.8 | −13% |
| San Antonio, TX | 80 miles | 94.7 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Waco, TX | 95 miles | 92.5 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Houston, TX | 140 miles | 98.6 | 100.6 | −6% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 165 miles | 92.7 | 93.8 | −11% |