Home project costs in Brownsville, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Brownsville-Harlingen metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Brownsville-Harlingen area is 86.0 against 100 for the US, which puts Brownsville 288th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 157,450 jobs here.
In Brownsville, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−6%), tile flooring (−11%) and gutters (−11%); the biggest discounts are composite deck (−25%), home addition (−23%) and kitchen cabinets (−22%). 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 (Brownsville, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 53°F, a July average high of 95°F and 27 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are October through April; for exterior installation, they are October through April.
What local trades earn in Brownsville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $14.33 | $16.90 | $18.88 | $22.66 | 0.75 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $11.25 | $17.13 | $22.26 | $29.12 | 0.59 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $17.58 | $19.32 | $22.10 | $28.78 | 0.67 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $17.97 | $22.53 | $26.87 | $30.67 | 0.73 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $17.81 | $22.15 | $27.60 | $30.38 | 0.73 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Brownsville
Across these 7 projects, Brownsville averages −15% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −13% and concrete driveway lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | Brownsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Brownsville | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,500 | −14% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Brownsville | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | −18% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Brownsville | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,400 | −13% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Brownsville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,050 – $8,400 | −18% |
| Paver patio cost in Brownsville | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,600 | −16% |
| Concrete patio cost in Brownsville | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,350 | −16% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Brownsville | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −14% |
Decks & outdoor in Brownsville
Across these 2 projects, Brownsville averages −23% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −20% and composite deck lowest at −25%.
| Project | Size | Brownsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Brownsville | 300 sq ft | $6,050 – $12,100 | −20% |
| Composite deck cost in Brownsville | 300 sq ft | $9,000 – $18,100 | −25% |
Building & additions in Brownsville
The 2 jobs here average −21% versus the US in Brownsville, from −23% (home addition) to −18% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Brownsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Brownsville | 576 sq ft | $23,600 – $47,400 | −18% |
| Home addition cost in Brownsville | 300 sq ft | $29,200 – $59,300 | −23% |
Doors & windows in Brownsville
Across these 5 projects, Brownsville averages −16% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −12% and storm door lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | Brownsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Brownsville | 1 door | $570 – $3,150 | −15% |
| Storm door cost in Brownsville | 1 door | $270 – $780 | −19% |
| Front door cost in Brownsville | 1 door | $370 – $2,200 | −15% |
| Window replacement cost in Brownsville | 10 windows | $3,900 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Patio door cost in Brownsville | 1 door | $510 – $4,850 | −19% |
Fencing in Brownsville
Across these 4 projects, Brownsville averages −17% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −12% and chain-link fence lowest at −22%.
| Project | Size | Brownsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Brownsville | 150 linear ft | $2,400 – $6,300 | −18% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Brownsville | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $7,950 | −12% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Brownsville | 150 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,700 | −22% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Brownsville | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $9,800 | −14% |
Roofing & exterior in Brownsville
Across these 5 projects, Brownsville averages −13% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −6% and vinyl siding lowest at −20%.
| Project | Size | Brownsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Brownsville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Metal roof cost in Brownsville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Brownsville | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Brownsville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $6,750 – $20,200 | −20% |
| Attic insulation cost in Brownsville | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Brownsville
The 5 jobs here average −15% versus the US in Brownsville, from −22% (kitchen cabinets) to −11% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | Brownsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Brownsville | 25 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,600 | −22% |
| Shower pan cost in Brownsville | 1 pan | $760 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Brownsville | 120 sq ft | $16,400 – $27,900 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Brownsville | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,500 | −16% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Brownsville | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Brownsville
The 5 jobs here average −15% versus the US in Brownsville, from −17% (sprinkler system) to −12% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Brownsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Brownsville | 60 linear ft | $510 – $1,800 | −15% |
| Retaining wall cost in Brownsville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $11,900 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Brownsville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,250 – $2,750 | −17% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Brownsville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,300 – $8,300 | −17% |
| Inground pool cost in Brownsville | 450 sq ft | $30,400 – $95,000 | −16% |
Flooring & interior in Brownsville
Across these 3 projects, Brownsville averages −17% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −11% and laminate flooring lowest at −21%.
| Project | Size | Brownsville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Brownsville | 500 sq ft | $4,400 – $10,200 | −19% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Brownsville | 500 sq ft | $1,500 – $5,600 | −21% |
| Tile flooring cost in Brownsville | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,050 | −11% |
Brownsville against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Brownsville prices −16% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. McAllen is the lowest at −16% (50 miles) and Houston the highest at −6% (285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TXthis page | 86.0 | 93.8 | −16% | |
| McAllen, TX | 50 miles | 85.9 | 93.8 | −16% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 125 miles | 92.7 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Laredo, TX | 160 miles | 87.0 | 93.8 | −15% |
| San Antonio, TX | 240 miles | 94.7 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Austin, TX | 285 miles | 98.1 | 93.8 | −9% |
| Houston, TX | 285 miles | 98.6 | 100.6 | −6% |