Home project costs in Killeen, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Killeen-Temple metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Killeen sits 227th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 91.1 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (250th). The metro has about 150,580 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 (−6%), sod installation (−8%) and kitchen remodel (−9%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−16%), home addition (−16%) and composite deck (−15%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Killeen, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 36°F, a July average high of 96°F and 35 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through May and October through November; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in Killeen
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.28 | $18.12 | $22.05 | $22.66 | 0.80 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.30 | $22.87 | $28.43 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.62 | $22.88 | $26.63 | $28.78 | 0.79 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.20 | $27.22 | $29.55 | $30.67 | 0.89 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.66 | $22.60 | $22.98 | $27.41 | 0.82 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $20.14 | $23.88 | $29.84 | $30.38 | 0.79 |
| 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 Killeen
The 7 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Killeen, from −15% (concrete driveway) to −11% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Killeen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Killeen | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Killeen | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Killeen | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Killeen | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
| Paver patio cost in Killeen | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Killeen | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Killeen | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Killeen
The 2 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Killeen, from −15% (composite deck) to −13% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Killeen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Killeen | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in Killeen | 300 sq ft | $10,200 – $20,500 | −15% |
Building & additions in Killeen
Across these 2 projects, Killeen averages −15% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −13% and home addition lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Killeen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Killeen | 576 sq ft | $25,100 – $50,500 | −13% |
| Home addition cost in Killeen | 300 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,800 | −16% |
Doors & windows in Killeen
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Killeen, from −13% (patio door) to −10% (front door).
| Project | Size | Killeen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Killeen | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Storm door cost in Killeen | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Killeen | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Killeen | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Killeen | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
Fencing in Killeen
The 4 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Killeen, from −15% (chain-link fence) to −9% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Killeen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Killeen | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,750 | −12% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Killeen | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Killeen | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,200 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Killeen | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
Roofing & exterior in Killeen
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Killeen, from −13% (vinyl siding) to −6% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Killeen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Killeen | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Killeen | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,600 | −13% |
| Gutters cost in Killeen | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Killeen | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,800 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Killeen | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Killeen
Across these 5 projects, Killeen averages −11% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −9% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Killeen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Killeen | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,000 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Killeen | 1 pan | $820 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Killeen | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Killeen | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Killeen | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Killeen
Across these 5 projects, Killeen averages −11% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −8% and French drain lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Killeen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Killeen | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Killeen | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Killeen | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Killeen | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,550 – $8,850 | −12% |
| Inground pool cost in Killeen | 450 sq ft | $31,800 – $99,400 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Killeen
The 3 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Killeen, from −16% (laminate flooring) to −10% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Killeen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Killeen | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Killeen | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $5,900 | −16% |
| Tile flooring cost in Killeen | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
Killeen against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Killeen comes out −12% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Abilene is the lowest at −13% (140 miles) and Dallas the highest at −4% (125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TXthis page | 91.1 | 93.8 | −12% | |
| Waco, TX | 40 miles | 92.5 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Austin, TX | 65 miles | 98.1 | 93.8 | −9% |
| College Station, TX | 85 miles | 91.0 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Dallas, TX | 125 miles | 103.1 | 102.8 | −4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 130 miles | 94.7 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Abilene, TX | 140 miles | 90.4 | 93.8 | −13% |