Home project costs in Houston, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Houston sits 93rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 98.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 100.6 (59th). The metro has about 3,289,720 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. Attic insulation (−1%), kitchen remodel (−2%) and vinyl fence (−3%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−13%), concrete driveway (−11%) and roof replacement (−10%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Houston Hobby Ap, 12 miles away) shows a January average low of 46°F, a July average high of 93°F and 56 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through May; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Houston
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.82 | $19.88 | $22.88 | $22.66 | 0.88 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.40 | $23.88 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.82 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.50 | $24.54 | $29.76 | $28.78 | 0.85 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.68 | $29.47 | $36.39 | $30.67 | 0.96 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.65 | $22.40 | $26.83 | $27.41 | 0.82 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.71 | $28.45 | $35.44 | $30.38 | 0.94 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.84 | $21.87 | $24.37 | $26.65 | 0.82 |
Concrete & paving in Houston
The 7 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Houston, from −11% (concrete driveway) to −5% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Houston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Houston | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Houston | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Houston | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,000 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Houston | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,550 | −6% |
| Paver patio cost in Houston | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,100 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Houston | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Houston | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,300 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Houston
The 2 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Houston, from −10% (composite deck) to −7% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Houston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Houston | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Composite deck cost in Houston | 300 sq ft | $10,900 – $21,800 | −10% |
Building & additions in Houston
Across these 2 projects, Houston averages −9% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −7% and home addition lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Houston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Houston | 576 sq ft | $26,800 – $53,700 | −7% |
| Home addition cost in Houston | 300 sq ft | $34,100 – $69,200 | −10% |
Doors & windows in Houston
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Houston, from −7% (patio door) to −4% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Houston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Houston | 1 door | $660 – $3,600 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Houston | 1 door | $320 – $900 | −6% |
| Front door cost in Houston | 1 door | $450 – $2,450 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Houston | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Houston | 1 door | $570 – $5,550 | −7% |
Fencing in Houston
The 4 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Houston, from −9% (chain-link fence) to −3% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Houston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Houston | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Houston | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $8,850 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Houston | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,550 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Houston | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,900 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Houston
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Houston, from −10% (roof replacement) to −1% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Houston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Houston | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Houston | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,800 – $29,900 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Houston | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Houston | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Houston | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,950 | −1% |
Kitchen & bath in Houston
Across these 5 projects, Houston averages −5% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −2% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Houston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Houston | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,900 | −7% |
| Shower pan cost in Houston | 1 pan | $860 – $2,650 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Houston | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,800 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Houston | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Houston | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Houston
Across these 5 projects, Houston averages −5% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −4% and French drain lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Houston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Houston | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Houston | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,600 – $12,900 | −5% |
| Sod installation cost in Houston | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Houston | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,550 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Houston | 450 sq ft | $34,000 – $106,500 | −6% |
Flooring & interior in Houston
The 3 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Houston, from −13% (laminate flooring) to −6% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Houston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Houston | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Houston | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,150 | −13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Houston | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,600 | −6% |
Houston against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Houston comes out −6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. College Station is the lowest at −13% (95 miles) and Beaumont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TXthis page | 98.6 | 100.6 | −6% | |
| Beaumont, TX | 70 miles | 90.0 | 93.8 | −7% |
| College Station, TX | 95 miles | 91.0 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 130 miles | 85.9 | 93.7 | −10% |
| Austin, TX | 140 miles | 98.1 | 93.8 | −9% |
| Waco, TX | 170 miles | 92.5 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Killeen, TX | 175 miles | 91.1 | 93.8 | −12% |