Home project costs in Texarkana, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Texarkana metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Texarkana area is 84.0 against 100 for the US, which puts Texarkana 298th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.7. BLS counts roughly 57,580 jobs here.
In Texarkana, 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 (−10%) and tile flooring (−10%); the biggest discounts are concrete driveway (−20%), composite deck (−19%) and home addition (−19%). 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 (Texarkana, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 33°F, a July average high of 93°F and 52 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Texarkana
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $15.37 | $17.48 | $19.11 | $22.66 | 0.77 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $17.41 | $20.51 | $23.92 | $29.12 | 0.70 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.92 | $22.50 | $25.83 | $28.78 | 0.78 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.75 | $23.31 | $28.45 | $30.67 | 0.76 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.37 | $19.57 | $22.80 | $27.41 | 0.71 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.08 | $27.95 | $35.09 | $30.38 | 0.92 |
| 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 Texarkana
Across these 7 projects, Texarkana averages −16% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −11% and concrete driveway lowest at −20%.
| Project | Size | Texarkana range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Texarkana | 400 sq ft | $2,050 – $4,450 | −15% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Texarkana | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,300 | −20% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Texarkana | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Texarkana | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,750 | −14% |
| Paver patio cost in Texarkana | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,650 | −14% |
| Concrete patio cost in Texarkana | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,250 | −17% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Texarkana | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −16% |
Decks & outdoor in Texarkana
Across these 2 projects, Texarkana averages −18% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −16% and composite deck lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | Texarkana range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Texarkana | 300 sq ft | $6,350 – $12,700 | −16% |
| Composite deck cost in Texarkana | 300 sq ft | $9,700 – $19,500 | −19% |
Building & additions in Texarkana
The 2 jobs here average −17% versus the US in Texarkana, from −19% (home addition) to −15% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Texarkana range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Texarkana | 576 sq ft | $24,500 – $49,100 | −15% |
| Home addition cost in Texarkana | 300 sq ft | $30,900 – $62,700 | −19% |
Doors & windows in Texarkana
Across these 5 projects, Texarkana averages −13% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −11% and patio door lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Texarkana range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Texarkana | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −12% |
| Storm door cost in Texarkana | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Front door cost in Texarkana | 1 door | $400 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement cost in Texarkana | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,500 | −11% |
| Patio door cost in Texarkana | 1 door | $530 – $5,050 | −15% |
Fencing in Texarkana
Across these 4 projects, Texarkana averages −14% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −11% and chain-link fence lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | Texarkana range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Texarkana | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,550 | −15% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Texarkana | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,100 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Texarkana | 150 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,950 | −18% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Texarkana | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $9,950 | −13% |
Roofing & exterior in Texarkana
Across these 5 projects, Texarkana averages −12% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −6% and vinyl siding lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Texarkana range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Texarkana | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $10,900 | −14% |
| Metal roof cost in Texarkana | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,500 | −13% |
| Gutters cost in Texarkana | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Texarkana | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,000 – $21,000 | −16% |
| Attic insulation cost in Texarkana | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Texarkana
The 5 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Texarkana, from −17% (kitchen cabinets) to −10% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Texarkana range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Texarkana | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,400 | −17% |
| Shower pan cost in Texarkana | 1 pan | $770 – $2,400 | −15% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Texarkana | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Texarkana | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,200 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Texarkana | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Texarkana
The 5 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Texarkana, from −15% (sod installation) to −11% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Texarkana range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Texarkana | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Retaining wall cost in Texarkana | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Texarkana | 1,500 sq ft | $1,250 – $2,800 | −15% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Texarkana | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,400 – $8,500 | −15% |
| Inground pool cost in Texarkana | 450 sq ft | $31,200 – $97,700 | −13% |
Flooring & interior in Texarkana
Across these 3 projects, Texarkana averages −15% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −10% and laminate flooring lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | Texarkana range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Texarkana | 500 sq ft | $4,600 – $10,600 | −15% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Texarkana | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,750 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Texarkana | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,050 | −10% |
Texarkana against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Texarkana prices −14% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Fort Smith is the lowest at −15% (135 miles) and Shreveport the highest at −12% (75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | 84.0 | 93.7 | −14% | |
| Shreveport, LA | 75 miles | 84.8 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Longview, TX | 75 miles | 89.5 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Tyler, TX | 100 miles | 92.2 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 135 miles | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% |
| Little Rock, AR | 135 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −13% |
| Monroe, LA | 135 miles | 83.6 | 93.7 | −13% |