Home project costs in Waco, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Waco metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Waco sits 202nd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 92.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (252nd). The metro has about 129,860 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%), sod installation (−8%) and kitchen remodel (−9%) sit highest, and concrete driveway (−17%), composite deck (−15%) and chain-link fence (−15%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Waco Rgnl Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 36°F, a July average high of 97°F and 36 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through May and October through November; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in Waco
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.60 | $18.08 | $20.65 | $22.66 | 0.80 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.96 | $22.76 | $25.45 | $29.12 | 0.78 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $19.36 | $22.95 | $26.86 | $28.78 | 0.80 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.05 | $27.67 | $35.09 | $30.67 | 0.90 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.96 | $21.36 | $26.13 | $27.41 | 0.78 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.42 | $23.50 | $30.80 | $30.38 | 0.77 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.85 | $23.56 | $29.52 | $26.65 | 0.88 |
Concrete & paving in Waco
The 7 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Waco, from −17% (concrete driveway) to −11% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Waco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Waco | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Waco | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −17% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Waco | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Waco | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
| Paver patio cost in Waco | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Waco | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Waco | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −14% |
Decks & outdoor in Waco
The 2 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Waco, from −15% (composite deck) to −13% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Waco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Waco | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in Waco | 300 sq ft | $10,200 – $20,400 | −15% |
Building & additions in Waco
Across these 2 projects, Waco averages −14% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −13% and home addition lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Waco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Waco | 576 sq ft | $25,100 – $50,300 | −13% |
| Home addition cost in Waco | 300 sq ft | $32,300 – $65,600 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Waco
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Waco, from −12% (patio door) to −9% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Waco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Waco | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Storm door cost in Waco | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Waco | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Waco | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −9% |
| Patio door cost in Waco | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
Fencing in Waco
The 4 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Waco, from −15% (chain-link fence) to −9% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Waco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Waco | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Waco | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Waco | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Waco | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
Roofing & exterior in Waco
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Waco, from −13% (vinyl siding) to −6% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Waco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Waco | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Waco | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Waco | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Waco | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,800 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Waco | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Waco
Across these 5 projects, Waco averages −11% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −9% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Waco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Waco | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,000 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Waco | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Waco | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Waco | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Waco | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Waco
Across these 5 projects, Waco averages −11% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −8% and French drain lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Waco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Waco | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Waco | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Waco | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Waco | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,550 – $8,850 | −11% |
| Inground pool cost in Waco | 450 sq ft | $31,800 – $99,500 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Waco
The 3 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Waco, from −13% (laminate flooring) to −10% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Waco range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Waco | 500 sq ft | $4,850 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Waco | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,150 | −13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Waco | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
Waco against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Waco comes out −12% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 3 lower. Tyler is the lowest at −13% (130 miles) and Dallas the highest at −4% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TXthis page | 92.5 | 93.8 | −12% | |
| Killeen, TX | 40 miles | 91.1 | 93.8 | −12% |
| College Station, TX | 75 miles | 91.0 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Dallas, TX | 90 miles | 103.1 | 102.8 | −4% |
| Austin, TX | 95 miles | 98.1 | 93.8 | −9% |
| Tyler, TX | 130 miles | 92.2 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Abilene, TX | 155 miles | 90.4 | 93.8 | −13% |