Home project costs in Burlington, VT
Every project we cover, priced for the Burlington-South Burlington metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Burlington sits 61st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 100.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 97.3 (82nd). The metro has about 120,150 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 20 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 8 below, and 10 are level with it. Sod installation (+7%), concrete driveway (+4%) and paver patio (+3%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−4%), hardwood flooring (−2%) and kitchen backsplash (−1%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Burlington Intl Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 13°F, a July average high of 82°F and 38 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are April through November.
What local trades earn in Burlington
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.00 | $24.01 | $28.38 | $22.66 | 1.06 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $25.00 | $30.19 | $31.59 | $29.12 | 1.04 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.00 | $28.85 | $30.71 | $28.78 | 1.00 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.36 | $32.43 | $39.12 | $30.67 | 1.06 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $28.68 | $30.06 | $33.35 | $27.41 | 1.10 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.21 | $32.14 | $37.69 | $30.38 | 1.06 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.48 | $26.87 | $30.64 | $26.77 | 1.00 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Burlington
The 7 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Burlington, from level (asphalt driveway) to +4% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Burlington | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Burlington | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Burlington | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | level |
| Gravel driveway cost in Burlington | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Paver patio cost in Burlington | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,650 | +3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Burlington | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +3% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Burlington | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | +2% |
Decks & outdoor in Burlington
The 2 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Burlington, from level (wood deck) to +1% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Burlington | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,200 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Burlington | 300 sq ft | $12,200 – $24,500 | +1% |
Building & additions in Burlington
Across these 2 projects, Burlington averages +2% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +3% and detached garage lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Burlington | 576 sq ft | $29,400 – $58,900 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in Burlington | 300 sq ft | $39,000 – $78,900 | +3% |
Doors & windows in Burlington
The 5 jobs here average level versus the US in Burlington, from level (front door) to +2% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Burlington | 1 door | $710 – $3,700 | level |
| Storm door cost in Burlington | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door cost in Burlington | 1 door | $510 – $2,450 | level |
| Window replacement cost in Burlington | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Patio door cost in Burlington | 1 door | $600 – $6,100 | +2% |
Fencing in Burlington
The 4 jobs here average level versus the US in Burlington, from −1% (vinyl fence) to +2% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Burlington | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Vinyl fence cost in Burlington | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,100 | −1% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Burlington | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,300 | +2% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Burlington | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | −1% |
Roofing & exterior in Burlington
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Burlington, from level (gutters) to +3% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Burlington | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Metal roof cost in Burlington | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,500 – $32,800 | +2% |
| Gutters cost in Burlington | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Vinyl siding cost in Burlington | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Burlington | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in Burlington
Across these 5 projects, Burlington averages level against national midpoints. Bathroom remodel is highest at +2% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Burlington | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,200 | +1% |
| Shower pan cost in Burlington | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Burlington | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Burlington | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Burlington | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Burlington
Across these 5 projects, Burlington averages +2% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at +7% and retaining wall lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Burlington | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Retaining wall cost in Burlington | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,050 – $13,300 | −1% |
| Sod installation cost in Burlington | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,500 | +7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Burlington | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,050 – $10,100 | +1% |
| Inground pool cost in Burlington | 450 sq ft | $36,200 – $113,000 | level |
Flooring & interior in Burlington
The 3 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Burlington, from −4% (laminate flooring) to −1% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Burlington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Burlington | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,300 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Burlington | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,750 | −4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Burlington | 200 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −1% |
Burlington against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Burlington comes out +1% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Manchester is the lowest at roughly level (140 miles) and Amherst the highest at +9% (165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | 100.9 | 97.3 | +1% | |
| Albany, NY | 140 miles | 99.6 | 99.7 | +4% |
| Manchester, NH | 140 miles | 105.7 | 97.7 | level |
| Utica, NY | 140 miles | 92.7 | 99.7 | +2% |
| Portland, ME | 150 miles | 101.9 | 97.2 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 160 miles | 95.1 | 97.0 | +4% |
| Amherst, MA | 165 miles | 100.2 | 97.0 | +9% |