Home project costs in San Antonio, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the San Antonio-New Braunfels area is 94.7 against 100 for the US, which puts San Antonio 154th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 1,126,880 jobs here.
In San Antonio, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−6%), sod installation (−8%) and kitchen remodel (−8%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−19%), roof replacement (−15%) and concrete driveway (−14%). 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 (San Antonio Intl Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 41°F, a July average high of 95°F and 32 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are October through May; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in San Antonio
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.61 | $18.94 | $21.87 | $22.66 | 0.84 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.91 | $23.51 | $26.49 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.15 | $23.44 | $28.28 | $28.78 | 0.81 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.23 | $27.97 | $32.94 | $30.67 | 0.91 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.84 | $22.60 | $25.95 | $27.41 | 0.82 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.78 | $27.41 | $31.61 | $30.38 | 0.90 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $19.28 | $21.48 | $23.25 | $26.77 | 0.80 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.64 | $21.02 | $23.70 | $26.65 | 0.79 |
Concrete & paving in San Antonio
The 7 jobs here average −11% versus the US in San Antonio, from −14% (concrete driveway) to −10% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | San Antonio range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in San Antonio | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in San Antonio | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | −14% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in San Antonio | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,650 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in San Antonio | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,000 | −12% |
| Paver patio cost in San Antonio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Concrete patio cost in San Antonio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in San Antonio | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in San Antonio
The 2 jobs here average −13% versus the US in San Antonio, from −14% (composite deck) to −12% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | San Antonio range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in San Antonio | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Composite deck cost in San Antonio | 300 sq ft | $10,400 – $20,900 | −14% |
Building & additions in San Antonio
Across these 2 projects, San Antonio averages −13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −12% and home addition lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | San Antonio range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in San Antonio | 576 sq ft | $25,500 – $51,200 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in San Antonio | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,500 | −14% |
Doors & windows in San Antonio
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in San Antonio, from −12% (patio door) to −9% (garage door).
| Project | Size | San Antonio range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in San Antonio | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in San Antonio | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in San Antonio | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement cost in San Antonio | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Patio door cost in San Antonio | 1 door | $540 – $5,300 | −12% |
Fencing in San Antonio
The 4 jobs here average −11% versus the US in San Antonio, from −13% (chain-link fence) to −9% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | San Antonio range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in San Antonio | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in San Antonio | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in San Antonio | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence cost in San Antonio | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −9% |
Roofing & exterior in San Antonio
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in San Antonio, from −15% (roof replacement) to −6% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | San Antonio range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in San Antonio | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,100 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Metal roof cost in San Antonio | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,600 | −13% |
| Gutters cost in San Antonio | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in San Antonio | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,200 | −12% |
| Attic insulation cost in San Antonio | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in San Antonio
Across these 5 projects, San Antonio averages −11% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −8% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | San Antonio range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in San Antonio | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in San Antonio | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in San Antonio | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $28,900 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in San Antonio | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in San Antonio | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
Landscaping & drainage in San Antonio
Across these 5 projects, San Antonio averages −10% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −8% and French drain lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | San Antonio range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in San Antonio | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in San Antonio | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in San Antonio | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in San Antonio | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,000 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in San Antonio | 450 sq ft | $32,200 – $101,000 | −11% |
Flooring & interior in San Antonio
The 3 jobs here average −14% versus the US in San Antonio, from −19% (laminate flooring) to −11% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | San Antonio range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in San Antonio | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in San Antonio | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,750 | −19% |
| Tile flooring cost in San Antonio | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,000 | −11% |
San Antonio against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, San Antonio prices −11% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 4 lower. Laredo is the lowest at −15% (125 miles) and Austin the highest at −9% (80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | 94.7 | 93.8 | −11% | |
| Austin, TX | 80 miles | 98.1 | 93.8 | −9% |
| Laredo, TX | 125 miles | 87.0 | 93.8 | −15% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 130 miles | 92.7 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Killeen, TX | 130 miles | 91.1 | 93.8 | −12% |
| College Station, TX | 155 miles | 91.0 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Waco, TX | 170 miles | 92.5 | 93.8 | −12% |