Home project costs in Odessa, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Odessa metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Odessa area is 93.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Odessa 164th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 80,910 jobs here.
In Odessa, 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 (−7%) and garage door (−8%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−14%), roof replacement (−13%) and concrete driveway (−13%). 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 (Odessa, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 32°F, a July average high of 94°F and 12 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 Odessa
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.34 | $18.45 | $22.12 | $22.66 | 0.81 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.57 | $25.12 | $28.35 | $29.12 | 0.86 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.13 | $26.65 | $29.64 | $28.78 | 0.93 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.47 | $29.74 | $34.67 | $30.67 | 0.97 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.99 | $23.05 | $25.96 | $27.41 | 0.84 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.88 | $27.46 | $29.71 | $30.38 | 0.90 |
| 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 Odessa
Across these 7 projects, Odessa averages −10% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −8% and concrete driveway lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Odessa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Odessa | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Odessa | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Odessa | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,800 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Odessa | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,250 | −10% |
| Paver patio cost in Odessa | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Odessa | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Odessa | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Odessa
Across these 2 projects, Odessa averages −11% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −10% and composite deck lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Odessa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Odessa | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Odessa | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −11% |
Building & additions in Odessa
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Odessa, from −11% (home addition) to −11% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Odessa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Odessa | 576 sq ft | $25,900 – $52,000 | −11% |
| Home addition cost in Odessa | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,700 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Odessa
Across these 5 projects, Odessa averages −8% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −8% and patio door lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Odessa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Odessa | 1 door | $640 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Odessa | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Odessa | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Odessa | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Odessa | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Fencing in Odessa
Across these 4 projects, Odessa averages −10% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −8% and chain-link fence lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Odessa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Odessa | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,900 | −10% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Odessa | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,350 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Odessa | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,350 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Odessa | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −9% |
Roofing & exterior in Odessa
Across these 5 projects, Odessa averages −10% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −6% and roof replacement lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Odessa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Odessa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Odessa | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $28,900 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Odessa | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Odessa | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| Attic insulation cost in Odessa | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Odessa
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Odessa, from −10% (kitchen backsplash) to −7% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Odessa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Odessa | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Odessa | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Odessa | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Odessa | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Odessa | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Odessa
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Odessa, from −10% (French drain) to −8% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Odessa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Odessa | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall cost in Odessa | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,400 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Odessa | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Odessa | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,150 | −8% |
| Inground pool cost in Odessa | 450 sq ft | $32,800 – $102,500 | −9% |
Flooring & interior in Odessa
Across these 3 projects, Odessa averages −12% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −10% and laminate flooring lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Odessa range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Odessa | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Odessa | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,000 | −14% |
| Tile flooring cost in Odessa | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
Odessa against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Odessa prices −10% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. El Paso is the lowest at −15% (175 miles) and Midland the highest at −8% (35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TXthis page | 93.9 | 93.8 | −10% | |
| Midland, TX | 35 miles | 95.8 | 93.8 | −8% |
| Lubbock, TX | 115 miles | 91.3 | 93.8 | −14% |
| Abilene, TX | 170 miles | 90.4 | 93.8 | −13% |
| El Paso, TX | 175 miles | 89.9 | 93.8 | −15% |
| Amarillo, TX | 235 miles | 91.8 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 255 miles | 90.2 | 96.1 | −9% |