Home project costs in Bellingham, WA
Every project we cover, priced for the Bellingham metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Bellingham area is 103.3 against 100 for the US, which puts Bellingham 39th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 105.0. BLS counts roughly 91,390 jobs here.
In Bellingham, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are shower pan (+30%), sprinkler system (+26%) and concrete driveway (+24%); the lowest are laminate flooring (+7%), roof replacement (+8%) and window replacement (+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 (Bellingham Intl Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 34°F, a July average high of 73°F and 35 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Bellingham
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.41 | $28.06 | $36.85 | $22.66 | 1.24 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $29.17 | $35.22 | $46.22 | $29.12 | 1.21 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $37.44 | $44.00 | $55.46 | $28.78 | 1.53 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $30.53 | $49.40 | $69.49 | $30.67 | 1.61 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $28.34 | $37.46 | $48.44 | $27.41 | 1.37 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $33.38 | $46.92 | $60.08 | $30.38 | 1.54 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $24.26 | $28.72 | $37.17 | $26.65 | 1.08 |
Concrete & paving in Bellingham
Across these 7 projects, Bellingham averages +20% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +24% and concrete slab lowest at +17%.
| Project | Size | Bellingham range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Bellingham | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,000 | +17% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Bellingham | 600 sq ft | $4,450 – $11,500 | +24% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Bellingham | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,250 | +24% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Bellingham | 1,000 sq ft | $3,050 – $12,400 | +22% |
| Paver patio cost in Bellingham | 300 sq ft | $3,500 – $6,350 | +17% |
| Concrete patio cost in Bellingham | 300 sq ft | $1,450 – $4,800 | +19% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Bellingham | 400 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,500 | +19% |
Decks & outdoor in Bellingham
Across these 2 projects, Bellingham averages +14% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +15% and wood deck lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | Bellingham range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Bellingham | 300 sq ft | $8,450 – $17,000 | +12% |
| Composite deck cost in Bellingham | 300 sq ft | $13,800 – $27,700 | +15% |
Building & additions in Bellingham
The 2 jobs here average +17% versus the US in Bellingham, from +15% (detached garage) to +20% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Bellingham range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Bellingham | 576 sq ft | $33,400 – $67,000 | +15% |
| Home addition cost in Bellingham | 300 sq ft | $45,500 – $92,000 | +20% |
Doors & windows in Bellingham
Across these 5 projects, Bellingham averages +10% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +11% and window replacement lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Bellingham range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Bellingham | 1 door | $800 – $4,100 | +11% |
| Storm door cost in Bellingham | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Front door cost in Bellingham | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Window replacement cost in Bellingham | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,200 | +8% |
| Patio door cost in Bellingham | 1 door | $660 – $6,700 | +11% |
Fencing in Bellingham
Across these 4 projects, Bellingham averages +12% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +16% and vinyl fence lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Bellingham range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Bellingham | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +12% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Bellingham | 150 linear ft | $4,900 – $10,000 | +9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Bellingham | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,150 | +16% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Bellingham | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $12,800 | +13% |
Roofing & exterior in Bellingham
Across these 5 projects, Bellingham averages +13% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +16% and roof replacement lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Bellingham range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Bellingham | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,650 – $13,500 | +8% |
| Metal roof cost in Bellingham | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $36,100 | +12% |
| Gutters cost in Bellingham | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,750 | +14% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Bellingham | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,650 – $28,900 | +15% |
| Attic insulation cost in Bellingham | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,600 | +16% |
Kitchen & bath in Bellingham
The 5 jobs here average +20% versus the US in Bellingham, from +10% (kitchen remodel) to +30% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Bellingham range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Bellingham | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,400 | +16% |
| Shower pan cost in Bellingham | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,550 | +30% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Bellingham | 120 sq ft | $20,400 – $34,800 | +10% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Bellingham | 45 sq ft | $5,750 – $28,500 | +22% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Bellingham | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +19% |
Landscaping & drainage in Bellingham
The 5 jobs here average +20% versus the US in Bellingham, from +10% (sod installation) to +26% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Bellingham range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Bellingham | 60 linear ft | $740 – $2,600 | +24% |
| Retaining wall cost in Bellingham | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,650 – $15,700 | +19% |
| Sod installation cost in Bellingham | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,600 | +10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Bellingham | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $5,000 – $12,600 | +26% |
| Inground pool cost in Bellingham | 450 sq ft | $44,200 – $138,000 | +22% |
Flooring & interior in Bellingham
Across these 3 projects, Bellingham averages +12% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +18% and laminate flooring lowest at +7%.
| Project | Size | Bellingham range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Bellingham | 500 sq ft | $6,000 – $13,600 | +9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Bellingham | 500 sq ft | $2,150 – $7,500 | +7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Bellingham | 200 sq ft | $3,150 – $11,500 | +18% |
Bellingham against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Bellingham prices +16% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 5 lower. Spokane is the lowest at +8% (200 miles) and Seattle the highest at +18% (95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WAthis page | 103.3 | 105.0 | +16% | |
| Bremerton, WA | 90 miles | 105.6 | 105.0 | +13% |
| Seattle, WA | 95 miles | 111.1 | 104.0 | +18% |
| Olympia, WA | 140 miles | 103.7 | 105.0 | +13% |
| Yakima, WA | 175 miles | 95.5 | 105.0 | +9% |
| Spokane, WA | 200 miles | 100.3 | 105.0 | +8% |
| Kennewick, WA | 210 miles | 100.1 | 105.0 | +12% |