Home project costs in McAllen, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
McAllen sits 289th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 85.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (245th). The metro has about 296,700 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%), kitchen remodel (−11%) and tile flooring (−11%) sit highest, and concrete driveway (−23%), home addition (−21%) and composite deck (−21%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Mcallen Miller Intl Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 53°F, a July average high of 99°F and 22 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 McAllen
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $14.08 | $16.57 | $18.08 | $22.66 | 0.73 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $17.40 | $19.97 | $21.94 | $29.12 | 0.69 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $17.66 | $18.85 | $22.19 | $28.78 | 0.65 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.38 | $22.17 | $27.04 | $30.67 | 0.72 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $15.25 | $18.57 | $22.03 | $27.41 | 0.68 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $18.13 | $22.56 | $28.33 | $30.38 | 0.74 |
| 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 McAllen
The 7 jobs here average −18% versus the US in McAllen, from −23% (concrete driveway) to −15% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | McAllen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in McAllen | 400 sq ft | $2,000 – $4,350 | −17% |
| Concrete driveway cost in McAllen | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $7,000 | −23% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in McAllen | 600 sq ft | $2,650 – $6,250 | −15% |
| Gravel driveway cost in McAllen | 1,000 sq ft | $2,050 – $8,350 | −18% |
| Paver patio cost in McAllen | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,600 | −16% |
| Concrete patio cost in McAllen | 300 sq ft | $1,050 – $3,150 | −20% |
| Stamped concrete cost in McAllen | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,450 | −18% |
Decks & outdoor in McAllen
The 2 jobs here average −19% versus the US in McAllen, from −21% (composite deck) to −17% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | McAllen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in McAllen | 300 sq ft | $6,250 – $12,600 | −17% |
| Composite deck cost in McAllen | 300 sq ft | $9,550 – $19,100 | −21% |
Building & additions in McAllen
Across these 2 projects, McAllen averages −19% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −17% and home addition lowest at −21%.
| Project | Size | McAllen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in McAllen | 576 sq ft | $23,900 – $48,000 | −17% |
| Home addition cost in McAllen | 300 sq ft | $30,100 – $61,000 | −21% |
Doors & windows in McAllen
The 5 jobs here average −14% versus the US in McAllen, from −16% (patio door) to −11% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | McAllen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in McAllen | 1 door | $590 – $3,250 | −13% |
| Storm door cost in McAllen | 1 door | $290 – $810 | −16% |
| Front door cost in McAllen | 1 door | $400 – $2,200 | −13% |
| Window replacement cost in McAllen | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Patio door cost in McAllen | 1 door | $520 – $5,050 | −16% |
Fencing in McAllen
The 4 jobs here average −15% versus the US in McAllen, from −20% (chain-link fence) to −11% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | McAllen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in McAllen | 150 linear ft | $2,500 – $6,450 | −16% |
| Vinyl fence cost in McAllen | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,050 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence cost in McAllen | 150 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,850 | −20% |
| Aluminum fence cost in McAllen | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $9,850 | −14% |
Roofing & exterior in McAllen
The 5 jobs here average −13% versus the US in McAllen, from −18% (vinyl siding) to −6% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | McAllen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in McAllen | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,150 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Metal roof cost in McAllen | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,400 – $28,300 | −14% |
| Gutters cost in McAllen | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,650 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding cost in McAllen | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $6,900 – $20,700 | −18% |
| Attic insulation cost in McAllen | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in McAllen
Across these 5 projects, McAllen averages −14% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −11% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | McAllen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in McAllen | 25 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,200 | −19% |
| Shower pan cost in McAllen | 1 pan | $750 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in McAllen | 120 sq ft | $16,500 – $28,200 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in McAllen | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,700 | −16% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in McAllen | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in McAllen
Across these 5 projects, McAllen averages −16% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at −13% and sprinkler system lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | McAllen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in McAllen | 60 linear ft | $490 – $1,750 | −18% |
| Retaining wall cost in McAllen | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $11,900 | −13% |
| Sod installation cost in McAllen | 1,500 sq ft | $1,250 – $2,750 | −16% |
| Sprinkler system cost in McAllen | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,300 – $8,200 | −18% |
| Inground pool cost in McAllen | 450 sq ft | $30,200 – $94,300 | −16% |
Flooring & interior in McAllen
The 3 jobs here average −15% versus the US in McAllen, from −19% (laminate flooring) to −11% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | McAllen range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in McAllen | 500 sq ft | $4,600 – $10,600 | −16% |
| Laminate flooring cost in McAllen | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,750 | −19% |
| Tile flooring cost in McAllen | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,050 | −11% |
McAllen against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, McAllen comes out −16% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Brownsville is the lowest at −16% (50 miles) and Houston the highest at −6% (290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TXthis page | 85.9 | 93.8 | −16% | |
| Brownsville, TX | 50 miles | 86.0 | 93.8 | −16% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 115 miles | 92.7 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Laredo, TX | 120 miles | 87.0 | 93.8 | −15% |
| San Antonio, TX | 210 miles | 94.7 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Austin, TX | 270 miles | 98.1 | 93.8 | −9% |
| Houston, TX | 290 miles | 98.6 | 100.6 | −6% |