Home project costs in Kennewick, WA
Every project we cover, priced for the Kennewick-Richland metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Kennewick-Richland area is 100.1 against 100 for the US, which puts Kennewick 80th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 105.0. BLS counts roughly 129,490 jobs here.
In Kennewick, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are shower pan (+27%), asphalt driveway (+20%) and sprinkler system (+20%); the lowest are laminate flooring (+4%), hardwood flooring (+5%) and front door (+6%). 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 (Pasco Tri Cities Ap, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 28°F, a July average high of 93°F and 8 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through June and September; for exterior installation, they are February through June and September through November.
What local trades earn in Kennewick
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.79 | $26.32 | $33.92 | $22.66 | 1.16 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $29.03 | $30.92 | $48.19 | $29.12 | 1.06 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $33.53 | $38.39 | $48.81 | $28.78 | 1.33 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.15 | $46.70 | $61.16 | $30.67 | 1.52 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $28.25 | $37.23 | $43.89 | $27.41 | 1.36 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $33.80 | $48.00 | $58.00 | $30.38 | 1.58 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $24.61 | $28.73 | $36.65 | $26.65 | 1.08 |
Concrete & paving in Kennewick
Across these 7 projects, Kennewick averages +17% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +20% and concrete slab lowest at +14%.
| Project | Size | Kennewick range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Kennewick | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,900 | +14% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Kennewick | 600 sq ft | $4,300 – $11,100 | +20% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Kennewick | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,000 | +20% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Kennewick | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,700 | +15% |
| Paver patio cost in Kennewick | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,250 | +15% |
| Concrete patio cost in Kennewick | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,650 | +16% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Kennewick | 400 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,300 | +17% |
Decks & outdoor in Kennewick
Across these 2 projects, Kennewick averages +7% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +7% and wood deck lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Kennewick range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Kennewick | 300 sq ft | $8,050 – $16,100 | +6% |
| Composite deck cost in Kennewick | 300 sq ft | $12,900 – $25,800 | +7% |
Building & additions in Kennewick
The 2 jobs here average +13% versus the US in Kennewick, from +11% (detached garage) to +14% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Kennewick range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Kennewick | 576 sq ft | $32,300 – $64,700 | +11% |
| Home addition cost in Kennewick | 300 sq ft | $43,500 – $88,100 | +14% |
Doors & windows in Kennewick
Across these 5 projects, Kennewick averages +7% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at +9% and front door lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Kennewick range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Kennewick | 1 door | $780 – $4,000 | +9% |
| Storm door cost in Kennewick | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door cost in Kennewick | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +6% |
| Window replacement cost in Kennewick | 10 windows | $4,800 – $15,900 | +6% |
| Patio door cost in Kennewick | 1 door | $640 – $6,400 | +7% |
Fencing in Kennewick
Across these 4 projects, Kennewick averages +8% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at +10% and vinyl fence lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Kennewick range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Kennewick | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $8,200 | +7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Kennewick | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,750 | +6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Kennewick | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,750 | +9% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Kennewick | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
Roofing & exterior in Kennewick
Across these 5 projects, Kennewick averages +11% against national midpoints. Gutters is highest at +14% and roof replacement lowest at +7%.
| Project | Size | Kennewick range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Kennewick | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Metal roof cost in Kennewick | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,700 – $36,200 | +12% |
| Gutters cost in Kennewick | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,750 | +14% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Kennewick | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,200 – $27,600 | +10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Kennewick | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,400 | +11% |
Kitchen & bath in Kennewick
The 5 jobs here average +17% versus the US in Kennewick, from +9% (kitchen remodel) to +27% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Kennewick range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Kennewick | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,500 | +10% |
| Shower pan cost in Kennewick | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,450 | +27% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Kennewick | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,300 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Kennewick | 45 sq ft | $5,600 – $27,900 | +20% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Kennewick | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
Landscaping & drainage in Kennewick
The 5 jobs here average +16% versus the US in Kennewick, from +10% (sod installation) to +20% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Kennewick range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Kennewick | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,450 | +18% |
| Retaining wall cost in Kennewick | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,400 – $15,300 | +16% |
| Sod installation cost in Kennewick | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,600 | +10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Kennewick | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,800 – $12,000 | +20% |
| Inground pool cost in Kennewick | 450 sq ft | $42,300 – $132,000 | +17% |
Flooring & interior in Kennewick
Across these 3 projects, Kennewick averages +9% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +18% and laminate flooring lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Kennewick range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Kennewick | 500 sq ft | $5,750 – $13,100 | +5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Kennewick | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,250 | +4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Kennewick | 200 sq ft | $3,150 – $11,400 | +18% |
Kennewick against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Kennewick prices +12% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Coeur d'Alene is the lowest at −3% (150 miles) and Seattle the highest at +18% (145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WAthis page | 100.1 | 105.0 | +12% | |
| Yakima, WA | 70 miles | 95.5 | 105.0 | +9% |
| Spokane, WA | 140 miles | 100.3 | 105.0 | +8% |
| Seattle, WA | 145 miles | 111.1 | 104.0 | +18% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 150 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −3% |
| Portland, OR | 165 miles | 105.4 | 105.2 | +13% |
| Bend, OR | 170 miles | 103.6 | 105.3 | +7% |