Home project costs in El Paso, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the El Paso metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the El Paso area is 89.9 against 100 for the US, which puts El Paso 245th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 339,120 jobs here.
In El Paso, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−6%), kitchen remodel (−10%) and tile flooring (−11%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−23%), home addition (−21%) and metal roof (−20%). 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 (El Paso Intl Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 35°F, a July average high of 96°F and 9 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through May and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in El Paso
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $15.39 | $17.15 | $19.10 | $22.66 | 0.76 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $17.42 | $20.40 | $23.98 | $29.12 | 0.70 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.72 | $21.94 | $26.11 | $28.78 | 0.76 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.94 | $25.75 | $29.48 | $30.67 | 0.84 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.60 | $20.16 | $22.31 | $27.41 | 0.74 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $18.95 | $23.14 | $29.01 | $30.38 | 0.76 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $14.16 | $17.45 | $21.54 | $26.65 | 0.65 |
Concrete & paving in El Paso
The 7 jobs here average −16% versus the US in El Paso, from −20% (concrete driveway) to −14% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | El Paso range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in El Paso | 400 sq ft | $2,050 – $4,450 | −15% |
| Concrete driveway cost in El Paso | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −20% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in El Paso | 600 sq ft | $2,650 – $6,350 | −14% |
| Gravel driveway cost in El Paso | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,650 | −15% |
| Paver patio cost in El Paso | 300 sq ft | $2,500 – $4,550 | −16% |
| Concrete patio cost in El Paso | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,300 | −17% |
| Stamped concrete cost in El Paso | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,650 | −16% |
Decks & outdoor in El Paso
The 2 jobs here average −18% versus the US in El Paso, from −20% (composite deck) to −16% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | El Paso range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in El Paso | 300 sq ft | $6,350 – $12,700 | −16% |
| Composite deck cost in El Paso | 300 sq ft | $9,650 – $19,400 | −20% |
Building & additions in El Paso
Across these 2 projects, El Paso averages −19% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −17% and home addition lowest at −21%.
| Project | Size | El Paso range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in El Paso | 576 sq ft | $24,000 – $48,100 | −17% |
| Home addition cost in El Paso | 300 sq ft | $30,200 – $61,200 | −21% |
Doors & windows in El Paso
The 5 jobs here average −14% versus the US in El Paso, from −18% (patio door) to −12% (front door).
| Project | Size | El Paso range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in El Paso | 1 door | $590 – $3,250 | −12% |
| Storm door cost in El Paso | 1 door | $290 – $810 | −15% |
| Front door cost in El Paso | 1 door | $400 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement cost in El Paso | 10 windows | $3,850 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Patio door cost in El Paso | 1 door | $520 – $4,950 | −18% |
Fencing in El Paso
The 4 jobs here average −14% versus the US in El Paso, from −19% (chain-link fence) to −11% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | El Paso range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in El Paso | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,500 | −15% |
| Vinyl fence cost in El Paso | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,100 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence cost in El Paso | 150 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,950 | −19% |
| Aluminum fence cost in El Paso | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $9,950 | −13% |
Roofing & exterior in El Paso
The 5 jobs here average −16% versus the US in El Paso, from −23% (roof replacement) to −6% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | El Paso range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in El Paso | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,550 – $9,850 | −23% |
| Metal roof cost in El Paso | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,600 – $26,600 | −20% |
| Gutters cost in El Paso | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,650 | −14% |
| Vinyl siding cost in El Paso | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,000 – $21,000 | −17% |
| Attic insulation cost in El Paso | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in El Paso
Across these 5 projects, El Paso averages −13% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −10% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | El Paso range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in El Paso | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,400 | −17% |
| Shower pan cost in El Paso | 1 pan | $800 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in El Paso | 120 sq ft | $16,600 – $28,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in El Paso | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,900 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in El Paso | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in El Paso
Across these 5 projects, El Paso averages −14% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at −14% and French drain lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | El Paso range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in El Paso | 60 linear ft | $510 – $1,800 | −15% |
| Retaining wall cost in El Paso | 200 sq ft of wall face | $5,900 – $11,700 | −14% |
| Sod installation cost in El Paso | 1,500 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,850 | −14% |
| Sprinkler system cost in El Paso | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,450 – $8,600 | −14% |
| Inground pool cost in El Paso | 450 sq ft | $30,700 – $96,100 | −15% |
Flooring & interior in El Paso
The 3 jobs here average −15% versus the US in El Paso, from −18% (laminate flooring) to −11% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | El Paso range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in El Paso | 500 sq ft | $4,600 – $10,600 | −15% |
| Laminate flooring cost in El Paso | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,750 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in El Paso | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,050 | −11% |
El Paso against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, El Paso prices −15% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Lubbock is the lowest at −14% (250 miles) and Albuquerque the highest at −6% (255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TXthis page | 89.9 | 93.8 | −15% | |
| Las Cruces, NM | 95 miles | 90.2 | 96.1 | −9% |
| Odessa, TX | 175 miles | 93.9 | 93.8 | −10% |
| Midland, TX | 210 miles | 95.8 | 93.8 | −8% |
| Lubbock, TX | 250 miles | 91.3 | 93.8 | −14% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 255 miles | 95.5 | 96.1 | −6% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 275 miles | 98.8 | 96.1 | −7% |