Home project costs in Dallas, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area is 103.1 against 100 for the US, which puts Dallas 43rd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 102.8. BLS counts roughly 4,049,800 jobs here.
In Dallas, 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 36 below, and 1 is level with it. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (+2%), kitchen remodel (level) and sod installation (−1%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−12%), home addition (−9%) and composite deck (−9%). 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 (Dallas Love Fld, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 38°F, a July average high of 97°F and 38 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through May and October through November; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in Dallas
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.19 | $21.14 | $22.79 | $22.66 | 0.93 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.98 | $23.44 | $27.40 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.95 | $24.70 | $29.04 | $28.78 | 0.86 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.04 | $29.45 | $36.20 | $30.67 | 0.96 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.31 | $23.45 | $27.15 | $27.41 | 0.86 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.85 | $28.37 | $34.32 | $30.38 | 0.93 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.32 | $23.04 | $28.30 | $26.77 | 0.86 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.54 | $22.59 | $27.29 | $26.65 | 0.85 |
Concrete & paving in Dallas
Across these 7 projects, Dallas averages −4% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −2% and concrete driveway lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Dallas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Dallas | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $5,050 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Dallas | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,450 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Dallas | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Dallas | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −4% |
| Paver patio cost in Dallas | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Dallas | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,750 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Dallas | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,600 | −4% |
Decks & outdoor in Dallas
Across these 2 projects, Dallas averages −7% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −6% and composite deck lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Dallas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Dallas | 300 sq ft | $7,100 – $14,300 | −6% |
| Composite deck cost in Dallas | 300 sq ft | $11,000 – $22,000 | −9% |
Building & additions in Dallas
The 2 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Dallas, from −9% (home addition) to −6% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Dallas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Dallas | 576 sq ft | $27,300 – $54,800 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Dallas | 300 sq ft | $34,400 – $69,800 | −9% |
Doors & windows in Dallas
Across these 5 projects, Dallas averages −3% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −2% and patio door lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Dallas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Dallas | 1 door | $670 – $3,650 | −2% |
| Storm door cost in Dallas | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Dallas | 1 door | $460 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement cost in Dallas | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Patio door cost in Dallas | 1 door | $580 – $5,600 | −6% |
Fencing in Dallas
Across these 4 projects, Dallas averages −3% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −1% and chain-link fence lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Dallas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Dallas | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Dallas | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,050 | −1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Dallas | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,750 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Dallas | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,200 | −2% |
Roofing & exterior in Dallas
Across these 5 projects, Dallas averages −4% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +2% and roof replacement lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Dallas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Dallas | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof cost in Dallas | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,900 | −6% |
| Gutters cost in Dallas | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Dallas | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,700 | −6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Dallas | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,100 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Dallas
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Dallas, from −6% (kitchen cabinets) to level (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Dallas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Dallas | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $12,900 | −6% |
| Shower pan cost in Dallas | 1 pan | $870 – $2,700 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Dallas | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,400 | level |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Dallas | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Dallas | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Dallas
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Dallas, from −3% (French drain) to −1% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Dallas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Dallas | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Retaining wall cost in Dallas | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,850 – $13,300 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Dallas | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,300 | −1% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Dallas | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,750 | −2% |
| Inground pool cost in Dallas | 450 sq ft | $35,000 – $109,500 | −3% |
Flooring & interior in Dallas
Across these 3 projects, Dallas averages −7% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −3% and laminate flooring lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Dallas range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Dallas | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Dallas | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,250 | −12% |
| Tile flooring cost in Dallas | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,800 | −3% |
Dallas against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Dallas prices −4% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Tyler is the lowest at −13% (105 miles) and Waco the highest at −12% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | 103.1 | 102.8 | −4% | |
| Waco, TX | 90 miles | 92.5 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Tyler, TX | 105 miles | 92.2 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Killeen, TX | 125 miles | 91.1 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Longview, TX | 135 miles | 89.5 | 93.8 | −13% |
| College Station, TX | 145 miles | 91.0 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Abilene, TX | 160 miles | 90.4 | 93.8 | −13% |