Home project costs in Provo, UT
Every project we cover, priced for the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Provo-Orem-Lehi area is 98.2 against 100 for the US, which puts Provo 101st among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.4. BLS counts roughly 304,660 jobs here.
In Provo, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are paver patio (−2%), French drain (−2%) and sod installation (−2%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−10%), roof replacement (−10%) and home addition (−9%). 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 (Provo Byu, 0 miles away) shows a January average low of 24°F, a July average high of 95°F and 17 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are February through June and September through November.
What local trades earn in Provo
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.25 | $22.43 | $25.27 | $22.66 | 0.99 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.92 | $25.59 | $29.39 | $29.12 | 0.88 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.67 | $28.79 | $31.58 | $28.78 | 1.00 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.59 | $27.47 | $33.52 | $30.67 | 0.90 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.53 | $24.60 | $29.09 | $27.41 | 0.90 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.89 | $29.26 | $37.29 | $30.38 | 0.96 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $21.40 | $26.17 | $28.73 | $26.77 | 0.98 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.35 | $22.41 | $29.91 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Provo
The 7 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Provo, from −6% (concrete driveway) to −2% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Provo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Provo | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Provo | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Provo | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Provo | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
| Paver patio cost in Provo | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| Concrete patio cost in Provo | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Provo | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,550 | −5% |
Decks & outdoor in Provo
The 2 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Provo, from −7% (composite deck) to −6% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Provo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Provo | 300 sq ft | $7,050 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Composite deck cost in Provo | 300 sq ft | $11,200 – $22,400 | −7% |
Building & additions in Provo
Across these 2 projects, Provo averages −8% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −6% and home addition lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Provo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Provo | 576 sq ft | $27,100 – $54,400 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Provo | 300 sq ft | $34,600 – $70,200 | −9% |
Doors & windows in Provo
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Provo, from −7% (patio door) to −5% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Provo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Provo | 1 door | $660 – $3,550 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Provo | 1 door | $330 – $890 | −6% |
| Front door cost in Provo | 1 door | $460 – $2,400 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Provo | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Provo | 1 door | $570 – $5,600 | −7% |
Fencing in Provo
The 4 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Provo, from −5% (wood fence) to −4% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Provo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Provo | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,250 | −5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Provo | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,750 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Provo | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Provo | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Provo
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Provo, from −10% (roof replacement) to −4% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Provo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Provo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,400 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Provo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $30,200 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in Provo | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Provo | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,800 | −5% |
| Attic insulation cost in Provo | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,700 | −8% |
Kitchen & bath in Provo
Across these 5 projects, Provo averages −5% against national midpoints. Kitchen backsplash is highest at −3% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Provo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Provo | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,000 | −7% |
| Shower pan cost in Provo | 1 pan | $880 – $2,650 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Provo | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Provo | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,700 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Provo | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −3% |
Landscaping & drainage in Provo
Across these 5 projects, Provo averages −2% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at −2% and sprinkler system lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Provo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Provo | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Provo | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,200 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Provo | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,250 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Provo | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,600 | −4% |
| Inground pool cost in Provo | 450 sq ft | $35,200 – $110,000 | −2% |
Flooring & interior in Provo
The 3 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Provo, from −10% (laminate flooring) to −3% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Provo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Provo | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Provo | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Provo | 200 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,700 | −3% |
Provo against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Provo prices −5% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. St. George is the lowest at −8% (190 miles) and Salt Lake City the highest at −2% (60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UTthis page | 98.2 | 96.4 | −5% | |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 60 miles | 100.9 | 96.4 | −2% |
| Ogden, UT | 90 miles | 100.3 | 96.4 | −6% |
| Logan, UT | 145 miles | 95.9 | 96.4 | −7% |
| St. George, UT | 190 miles | 97.3 | 96.4 | −8% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 215 miles | 95.5 | 96.1 | −3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 260 miles | 94.4 | 96.2 | −6% |