Home project costs in Salt Lake City, UT
Every project we cover, priced for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Salt Lake City-Murray area is 100.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Salt Lake City 65th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.4. BLS counts roughly 826,210 jobs here.
In Salt Lake City, 4 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 30 below, and 4 are level with it. The biggest premiums are sod installation (+3%), concrete driveway (+1%) and asphalt driveway (+1%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−8%), laminate flooring (−8%) and attic insulation (−8%). 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 (Salt Lake City Intl Ap, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 24°F, a July average high of 94°F and 16 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are February through June and September through November.
What local trades earn in Salt Lake City
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.03 | $22.82 | $27.96 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.83 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.70 | $29.69 | $32.13 | $28.78 | 1.03 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.49 | $31.15 | $38.34 | $30.67 | 1.02 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.93 | $29.20 | $30.40 | $27.41 | 1.07 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.56 | $30.11 | $38.55 | $30.38 | 0.99 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.11 | $24.04 | $28.54 | $26.77 | 0.90 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.94 | $23.18 | $29.71 | $26.65 | 0.87 |
Concrete & paving in Salt Lake City
The 7 jobs here average level versus the US in Salt Lake City, from −1% (gravel driveway) to +1% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Salt Lake City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Salt Lake City | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Salt Lake City | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,350 | +1% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Salt Lake City | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Salt Lake City | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Paver patio cost in Salt Lake City | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Concrete patio cost in Salt Lake City | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Salt Lake City | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | level |
Decks & outdoor in Salt Lake City
The 2 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Salt Lake City, from −2% (wood deck) to −2% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Salt Lake City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Salt Lake City | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Composite deck cost in Salt Lake City | 300 sq ft | $11,800 – $23,700 | −2% |
Building & additions in Salt Lake City
Across these 2 projects, Salt Lake City averages −2% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −2% and home addition lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Salt Lake City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Salt Lake City | 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $56,900 | −2% |
| Home addition cost in Salt Lake City | 300 sq ft | $37,100 – $75,300 | −2% |
Doors & windows in Salt Lake City
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Salt Lake City, from −4% (window replacement) to −2% (storm door).
| Project | Size | Salt Lake City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Salt Lake City | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
| Storm door cost in Salt Lake City | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door cost in Salt Lake City | 1 door | $490 – $2,450 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Salt Lake City | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Salt Lake City | 1 door | $580 – $5,800 | −3% |
Fencing in Salt Lake City
The 4 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Salt Lake City, from −3% (vinyl fence) to −1% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Salt Lake City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Salt Lake City | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,500 | −2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Salt Lake City | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Salt Lake City | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,100 | −1% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Salt Lake City | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,100 | −2% |
Roofing & exterior in Salt Lake City
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Salt Lake City, from −8% (roof replacement) to −2% (vinyl siding).
| Project | Size | Salt Lake City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Salt Lake City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Salt Lake City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,400 – $30,500 | −6% |
| Gutters cost in Salt Lake City | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Salt Lake City | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Salt Lake City | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,700 | −8% |
Kitchen & bath in Salt Lake City
Across these 5 projects, Salt Lake City averages −3% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at −2% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Salt Lake City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Salt Lake City | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan cost in Salt Lake City | 1 pan | $890 – $2,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Salt Lake City | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Salt Lake City | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Salt Lake City | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Salt Lake City
Across these 5 projects, Salt Lake City averages level against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at +3% and retaining wall lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Salt Lake City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Salt Lake City | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Retaining wall cost in Salt Lake City | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,200 | −2% |
| Sod installation cost in Salt Lake City | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,400 | +3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Salt Lake City | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,950 – $9,900 | −1% |
| Inground pool cost in Salt Lake City | 450 sq ft | $35,700 – $111,500 | −1% |
Flooring & interior in Salt Lake City
The 3 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Salt Lake City, from −8% (laminate flooring) to −5% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Salt Lake City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Salt Lake City | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Salt Lake City | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,450 | −8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Salt Lake City | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,500 | −6% |
Salt Lake City against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Salt Lake City prices −2% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. St. George is the lowest at −8% (230 miles) and Boise the highest at −4% (235 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | 100.9 | 96.4 | −2% | |
| Provo, UT | 60 miles | 98.2 | 96.4 | −5% |
| Ogden, UT | 70 miles | 100.3 | 96.4 | −6% |
| Logan, UT | 110 miles | 95.9 | 96.4 | −7% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 210 miles | 94.4 | 96.2 | −6% |
| St. George, UT | 230 miles | 97.3 | 96.4 | −8% |
| Boise, ID | 235 miles | 98.4 | 96.2 | −4% |