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Home project costs in Utah

Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using Utah wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.

On BEA's regional price index, Utah is number 21 of 51 (50 states and DC) at 98.9, with 100 as the US average. Goods prices come in at 96.4, rank 26. The state has 1,735,590 jobs in the BLS survey.

Statewide, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 37 below, and 1 is level with it. The highest against the national midpoint are sod installation (level), French drain (−1%) and paver patio (−2%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−10%), composite deck (−8%) and hardwood flooring (−8%).

Weather across the 5 metros we cover: January average lows of 14 to 28°F, July average highs of 89 to 102°F and 9 to 17 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Cities in Utah

How the metros in Utah compare

Inside Utah, Salt Lake City is the priciest of the 5 metros we cover at −2% against the US midpoint (averaged over all 38 projects), and St. George the cheapest at −8%. That is a gap of 5.5 percentage points between the two. Part of that gap is wages and part is materials, so check the individual city pages for the job you have in mind.

Metros in Utah, by overall price level
MetroJobsPrice indexGoods indexAll projects vs. US
Salt Lake City, UT826,210100.996.4−2%
Provo, UT304,66098.296.4−5%
Ogden, UT271,370100.396.4−6%
Logan, UT66,80095.996.4−7%
St. George, UT90,50097.396.4−8%

What trades earn in Utah

Hourly wages for the trades used by the most projects: Utah vs. the US (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
TradeProjects using it25th pctMedian75th pctUS medianRatio
Construction laborers (47-2061)25$18.63$22.38$26.56$22.660.99
Carpenters (47-2031)23$22.04$25.17$30.20$29.120.86
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073)10$24.91$29.20$31.46$28.781.01
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152)7$23.62$29.76$37.23$30.670.97
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051)6$22.88$27.13$29.33$27.410.99
Electricians (47-2111)6$23.25$29.81$38.13$30.380.98
Tile and stone setters (47-2044)5$21.08$23.72$28.45$26.770.89
Roofers (47-2181)5$21.39$23.40$29.93$26.650.88

Concrete & paving in Utah

The 7 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Utah, from −3% (asphalt driveway) to −2% (paver patio).

ProjectSizeUtah rangeUS midpoint
Concrete slab cost in Utah400 sq ft$2,400 – $5,050$3,850
Concrete driveway cost in Utah600 sq ft$3,550 – $8,950$6,450
Asphalt driveway cost in Utah600 sq ft$2,950 – $7,150$5,250
Gravel driveway cost in Utah1,000 sq ft$2,450 – $10,000$6,350
Paver patio cost in Utah300 sq ft$2,950 – $5,350$4,250
Concrete patio cost in Utah300 sq ft$1,200 – $3,900$2,650
Stamped concrete cost in Utah400 sq ft$3,150 – $7,800$5,600

Decks & outdoor in Utah

The 2 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Utah, from −8% (composite deck) to −7% (wood deck).

ProjectSizeUtah rangeUS midpoint
Wood deck cost in Utah300 sq ft$7,050 – $14,100$11,400
Composite deck cost in Utah300 sq ft$11,100 – $22,200$18,100

Building & additions in Utah

Across these 2 projects, Utah averages −7% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −6% and home addition lowest at −8%.

ProjectSizeUtah rangeUS midpoint
Detached garage cost in Utah576 sq ft$27,300 – $54,800$43,500
Home addition cost in Utah300 sq ft$35,000 – $71,100$57,500

Doors & windows in Utah

The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Utah, from −7% (patio door) to −5% (garage door).

ProjectSizeUtah rangeUS midpoint
Garage door cost in Utah1 door$660 – $3,550$2,200
Storm door cost in Utah1 door$330 – $890$650
Front door cost in Utah1 door$460 – $2,350$1,500
Window replacement cost in Utah10 windows$4,250 – $14,200$9,750
Patio door cost in Utah1 door$560 – $5,550$3,300

Fencing in Utah

The 4 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Utah, from −6% (wood fence) to −4% (aluminum fence).

ProjectSizeUtah rangeUS midpoint
Wood fence cost in Utah150 linear ft$2,850 – $7,250$5,350
Vinyl fence cost in Utah150 linear ft$4,350 – $8,750$6,850
Chain-link fence cost in Utah150 linear ft$1,450 – $5,850$3,850
Aluminum fence cost in Utah150 linear ft$3,650 – $10,900$7,600

Roofing & exterior in Utah

The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Utah, from −8% (roof replacement) to −3% (gutters).

ProjectSizeUtah rangeUS midpoint
Roof replacement cost in Utah2,000 sq ft of roof$5,600 – $11,600$9,300
Metal roof cost in Utah2,000 sq ft of roof$9,400 – $30,600$21,300
Gutters cost in Utah160 linear ft$1,250 – $4,050$2,750
Vinyl siding cost in Utah2,100 sq ft of wall$7,900 – $23,700$16,800
Attic insulation cost in Utah1,000 sq ft$910 – $3,700$2,500

Kitchen & bath in Utah

Across these 5 projects, Utah averages −6% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −5% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −7%.

ProjectSizeUtah rangeUS midpoint
Kitchen cabinets cost in Utah25 linear ft$4,000 – $13,000$9,150
Shower pan cost in Utah1 pan$870 – $2,650$1,850
Kitchen remodel cost in Utah120 sq ft$17,600 – $30,000$25,000
Bathroom remodel cost in Utah45 sq ft$4,400 – $21,900$14,000
Kitchen backsplash cost in Utah30 sq ft$280 – $1,400$900

Landscaping & drainage in Utah

Across these 5 projects, Utah averages −2% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at level and retaining wall lowest at −3%.

ProjectSizeUtah rangeUS midpoint
French drain cost in Utah60 linear ft$590 – $2,100$1,350
Retaining wall cost in Utah200 sq ft of wall face$6,900 – $13,100$10,300
Sod installation cost in Utah1,500 sq ft$1,500 – $3,300$2,400
Sprinkler system cost in Utah4,000 sq ft of lawn$3,900 – $9,750$7,000
Inground pool cost in Utah450 sq ft$35,300 – $110,500$74,500

Flooring & interior in Utah

The 3 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Utah, from −10% (laminate flooring) to −6% (tile flooring).

ProjectSizeUtah rangeUS midpoint
Hardwood flooring cost in Utah500 sq ft$5,050 – $11,500$9,000
Laminate flooring cost in Utah500 sq ft$1,750 – $6,300$4,500
Tile flooring cost in Utah200 sq ft$2,200 – $9,450$6,200