Home project costs in St. George, UT
Every project we cover, priced for the St. George metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
St. George sits 111th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 97.3 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.4 (114th). The metro has about 90,500 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. French drain (−2%), sod installation (−3%) and gravel driveway (−3%) sit highest, and home addition (−13%), composite deck (−12%) and laminate flooring (−12%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (St George, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 28°F, a July average high of 102°F and 9 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through May and October; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in St. George
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.37 | $21.96 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.97 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.45 | $22.63 | $28.36 | $29.12 | 0.78 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.59 | $27.84 | $29.54 | $28.78 | 0.97 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.70 | $27.27 | $33.04 | $30.67 | 0.89 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.22 | $23.11 | $28.78 | $27.41 | 0.84 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.22 | $27.17 | $35.91 | $30.38 | 0.89 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $18.33 | $21.69 | $25.78 | $26.77 | 0.81 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $20.75 | $23.86 | $30.31 | $26.65 | 0.90 |
Concrete & paving in St. George
The 7 jobs here average −6% versus the US in St. George, from −9% (concrete driveway) to −3% (gravel driveway).
| Project | Size | St. George range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in St. George | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in St. George | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in St. George | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in St. George | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −3% |
| Paver patio cost in St. George | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in St. George | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete cost in St. George | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in St. George
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in St. George, from −12% (composite deck) to −10% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | St. George range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in St. George | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in St. George | 300 sq ft | $10,500 – $21,100 | −12% |
Building & additions in St. George
Across these 2 projects, St. George averages −11% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −9% and home addition lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | St. George range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in St. George | 576 sq ft | $26,300 – $52,700 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in St. George | 300 sq ft | $33,200 – $67,300 | −13% |
Doors & windows in St. George
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in St. George, from −10% (patio door) to −7% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | St. George range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in St. George | 1 door | $630 – $3,450 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in St. George | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in St. George | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in St. George | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in St. George | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
Fencing in St. George
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in St. George, from −8% (wood fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | St. George range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in St. George | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in St. George | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in St. George | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in St. George | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in St. George
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in St. George, from −10% (vinyl siding) to −7% (gutters).
| Project | Size | St. George range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in St. George | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof cost in St. George | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in St. George | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in St. George | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in St. George | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,700 | −8% |
Kitchen & bath in St. George
Across these 5 projects, St. George averages −10% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | St. George range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in St. George | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in St. George | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in St. George | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in St. George | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in St. George | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in St. George
Across these 5 projects, St. George averages −4% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at −2% and retaining wall lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | St. George range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in St. George | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in St. George | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,550 – $12,600 | −6% |
| Sod installation cost in St. George | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in St. George | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,500 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in St. George | 450 sq ft | $34,200 – $107,000 | −5% |
Flooring & interior in St. George
The 3 jobs here average −11% versus the US in St. George, from −12% (laminate flooring) to −9% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | St. George range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in St. George | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in St. George | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,150 | −12% |
| Tile flooring cost in St. George | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
St. George against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, St. George comes out −8% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Lake Havasu City is the lowest at −9% (110 miles) and Las Vegas the highest at −1% (110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | 97.3 | 96.4 | −8% | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 110 miles | 94.1 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 110 miles | 100.2 | 96.3 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 135 miles | 100.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 190 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Provo, UT | 190 miles | 98.2 | 96.4 | −5% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 230 miles | 100.9 | 96.4 | −2% |