Home project costs in Ogden, UT
Every project we cover, priced for the Ogden metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Ogden sits 72nd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 100.3 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.4 (113th). The metro has about 271,370 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. Sod installation (−1%), sprinkler system (−2%) and French drain (−2%) sit highest, and composite deck (−11%), laminate flooring (−11%) and hardwood flooring (−9%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Ogden Hinkley Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 21°F, a July average high of 91°F and 16 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through June and August through October; for exterior installation, they are March through June and August through November.
What local trades earn in Ogden
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.74 | $22.31 | $26.80 | $22.66 | 0.98 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.46 | $23.21 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.54 | $28.96 | $31.46 | $28.78 | 1.01 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.02 | $31.18 | $37.71 | $30.67 | 1.02 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.18 | $25.00 | $29.20 | $27.41 | 0.91 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.53 | $29.82 | $36.93 | $30.38 | 0.98 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.24 | $22.76 | $27.60 | $26.77 | 0.85 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.64 | $24.86 | $29.96 | $26.65 | 0.93 |
Concrete & paving in Ogden
Across these 7 projects, Ogden averages −4% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at −2% and concrete driveway lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Ogden range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Ogden | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Ogden | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Ogden | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Ogden | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
| Paver patio cost in Ogden | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Ogden | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Ogden | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −4% |
Decks & outdoor in Ogden
Across these 2 projects, Ogden averages −10% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −9% and composite deck lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Ogden range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Ogden | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Ogden | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −11% |
Building & additions in Ogden
The 2 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Ogden, from −9% (home addition) to −8% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Ogden range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Ogden | 576 sq ft | $26,800 – $53,700 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Ogden | 300 sq ft | $34,400 – $69,800 | −9% |
Doors & windows in Ogden
Across these 5 projects, Ogden averages −7% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −6% and patio door lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Ogden range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Ogden | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Ogden | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Ogden | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Ogden | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Ogden | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Ogden
Across these 4 projects, Ogden averages −6% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at −5% and wood fence lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Ogden range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Ogden | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Ogden | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Ogden | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Ogden | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Ogden
Across these 5 projects, Ogden averages −5% against national midpoints. Gutters is highest at −2% and attic insulation lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Ogden range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Ogden | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,800 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Metal roof cost in Ogden | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,800 – $31,300 | −4% |
| Gutters cost in Ogden | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Ogden | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Ogden | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,700 | −8% |
Kitchen & bath in Ogden
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Ogden, from −9% (kitchen cabinets) to −5% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Ogden range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Ogden | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Ogden | 1 pan | $870 – $2,700 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Ogden | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Ogden | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Ogden | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Ogden
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Ogden, from −3% (retaining wall) to −1% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Ogden range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Ogden | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Ogden | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,900 – $13,100 | −3% |
| Sod installation cost in Ogden | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −1% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Ogden | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,950 – $9,850 | −2% |
| Inground pool cost in Ogden | 450 sq ft | $35,300 – $110,500 | −2% |
Flooring & interior in Ogden
Across these 3 projects, Ogden averages −9% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −7% and laminate flooring lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Ogden range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Ogden | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Ogden | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Ogden | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,350 | −7% |
Ogden against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Ogden comes out −6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Logan is the lowest at −7% (55 miles) and Salt Lake City the highest at −2% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | 100.3 | 96.4 | −6% | |
| Logan, UT | 55 miles | 95.9 | 96.4 | −7% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 70 miles | 100.9 | 96.4 | −2% |
| Provo, UT | 90 miles | 98.2 | 96.4 | −5% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 175 miles | 94.4 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 230 miles | 95.5 | 96.1 | −3% |
| Boise, ID | 255 miles | 98.4 | 96.2 | −4% |