Home project costs in Laredo, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Laredo metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Laredo area is 87.0 against 100 for the US, which puts Laredo 284th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 109,370 jobs here.
In Laredo, 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 (−11%) and tile flooring (−11%); the biggest discounts are composite deck (−21%), chain-link fence (−21%) and home addition (−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 (Laredo 2, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 47°F, a July average high of 100°F and 20 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 Laredo
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $13.98 | $16.22 | $17.72 | $22.66 | 0.72 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $16.93 | $19.97 | $24.22 | $29.12 | 0.69 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $19.06 | $22.16 | $23.48 | $28.78 | 0.77 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $19.29 | $22.28 | $27.91 | $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 | $17.29 | $22.18 | $27.66 | $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 Laredo
Across these 7 projects, Laredo averages −15% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −12% and concrete driveway lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Laredo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Laredo | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Laredo | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −17% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Laredo | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,450 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Laredo | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,600 | −16% |
| Paver patio cost in Laredo | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,600 | −15% |
| Concrete patio cost in Laredo | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,350 | −15% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Laredo | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −14% |
Decks & outdoor in Laredo
Across these 2 projects, Laredo averages −19% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −17% and composite deck lowest at −21%.
| Project | Size | Laredo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Laredo | 300 sq ft | $6,250 – $12,600 | −17% |
| Composite deck cost in Laredo | 300 sq ft | $9,500 – $19,100 | −21% |
Building & additions in Laredo
The 2 jobs here average −18% versus the US in Laredo, from −20% (home addition) to −16% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Laredo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Laredo | 576 sq ft | $24,200 – $48,500 | −16% |
| Home addition cost in Laredo | 300 sq ft | $30,400 – $61,800 | −20% |
Doors & windows in Laredo
Across these 5 projects, Laredo averages −15% against national midpoints. Front door is highest at −13% and patio door lowest at −20%.
| Project | Size | Laredo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Laredo | 1 door | $590 – $3,200 | −13% |
| Storm door cost in Laredo | 1 door | $290 – $810 | −16% |
| Front door cost in Laredo | 1 door | $400 – $2,200 | −13% |
| Window replacement cost in Laredo | 10 windows | $3,750 – $12,900 | −14% |
| Patio door cost in Laredo | 1 door | $510 – $4,800 | −20% |
Fencing in Laredo
Across these 4 projects, Laredo averages −15% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −12% and chain-link fence lowest at −21%.
| Project | Size | Laredo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Laredo | 150 linear ft | $2,500 – $6,450 | −16% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Laredo | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,050 | −12% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Laredo | 150 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,800 | −21% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Laredo | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $9,900 | −13% |
Roofing & exterior in Laredo
Across these 5 projects, Laredo averages −12% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −6% and vinyl siding lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Laredo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Laredo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,150 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Metal roof cost in Laredo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Laredo | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Laredo | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $6,950 – $20,800 | −17% |
| Attic insulation cost in Laredo | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Laredo
The 5 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Laredo, from −19% (kitchen cabinets) to −11% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Laredo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Laredo | 25 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,200 | −19% |
| Shower pan cost in Laredo | 1 pan | $760 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Laredo | 120 sq ft | $16,500 – $28,100 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Laredo | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,600 | −16% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Laredo | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Laredo
The 5 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Laredo, from −17% (sprinkler system) to −12% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Laredo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Laredo | 60 linear ft | $510 – $1,800 | −15% |
| Retaining wall cost in Laredo | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Laredo | 1,500 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,850 | −13% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Laredo | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,300 – $8,300 | −17% |
| Inground pool cost in Laredo | 450 sq ft | $30,700 – $96,000 | −15% |
Flooring & interior in Laredo
Across these 3 projects, Laredo averages −15% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −11% and laminate flooring lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | Laredo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Laredo | 500 sq ft | $4,600 – $10,600 | −16% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Laredo | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,750 | −19% |
| Tile flooring cost in Laredo | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,050 | −11% |
Laredo against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Laredo prices −15% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Brownsville is the lowest at −16% (160 miles) and Austin the highest at −9% (200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TXthis page | 87.0 | 93.8 | −15% | |
| McAllen, TX | 120 miles | 85.9 | 93.8 | −16% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 120 miles | 92.7 | 93.8 | −11% |
| San Antonio, TX | 125 miles | 94.7 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Brownsville, TX | 160 miles | 86.0 | 93.8 | −16% |
| Austin, TX | 200 miles | 98.1 | 93.8 | −9% |
| Killeen, TX | 255 miles | 91.1 | 93.8 | −12% |