Home project costs in Seattle, WA
Every project we cover, priced for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Seattle sits 7th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 111.1 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 104.0 (42nd). The metro has about 2,086,210 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. Shower pan (+28%), concrete driveway (+27%) and asphalt driveway (+26%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (+9%), vinyl fence (+9%) and front door (+10%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 37°F, a July average high of 77°F and 38 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through November; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Seattle
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.67 | $28.72 | $37.03 | $22.66 | 1.27 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $30.64 | $36.74 | $47.93 | $29.12 | 1.26 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $36.13 | $46.04 | $58.78 | $28.78 | 1.60 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.83 | $45.78 | $60.93 | $30.67 | 1.49 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $29.14 | $38.88 | $52.52 | $27.41 | 1.42 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $36.35 | $48.93 | $60.55 | $30.38 | 1.61 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $33.37 | $38.00 | $48.26 | $26.77 | 1.42 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $27.23 | $30.81 | $44.40 | $26.65 | 1.16 |
Concrete & paving in Seattle
The 7 jobs here average +23% versus the US in Seattle, from +18% (concrete slab) to +27% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Seattle range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Seattle | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $6,100 | +18% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Seattle | 600 sq ft | $4,550 – $11,800 | +27% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Seattle | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,450 | +26% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Seattle | 1,000 sq ft | $3,100 – $12,600 | +24% |
| Paver patio cost in Seattle | 300 sq ft | $3,700 – $6,750 | +23% |
| Concrete patio cost in Seattle | 300 sq ft | $1,450 – $4,950 | +22% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Seattle | 400 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,700 | +21% |
Decks & outdoor in Seattle
The 2 jobs here average +16% versus the US in Seattle, from +14% (wood deck) to +17% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Seattle range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Seattle | 300 sq ft | $8,600 – $17,200 | +14% |
| Composite deck cost in Seattle | 300 sq ft | $14,100 – $28,300 | +17% |
Building & additions in Seattle
Across these 2 projects, Seattle averages +20% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +23% and detached garage lowest at +17%.
| Project | Size | Seattle range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Seattle | 576 sq ft | $34,000 – $68,200 | +17% |
| Home addition cost in Seattle | 300 sq ft | $46,900 – $94,800 | +23% |
Doors & windows in Seattle
The 5 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Seattle, from +10% (front door) to +15% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Seattle range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Seattle | 1 door | $810 – $4,150 | +13% |
| Storm door cost in Seattle | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +13% |
| Front door cost in Seattle | 1 door | $580 – $2,700 | +10% |
| Window replacement cost in Seattle | 10 windows | $5,050 – $16,500 | +11% |
| Patio door cost in Seattle | 1 door | $670 – $6,950 | +15% |
Fencing in Seattle
The 4 jobs here average +14% versus the US in Seattle, from +9% (vinyl fence) to +18% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Seattle range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Seattle | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $8,650 | +14% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Seattle | 150 linear ft | $4,900 – $10,000 | +9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Seattle | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,300 | +18% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Seattle | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $13,100 | +15% |
Roofing & exterior in Seattle
The 5 jobs here average +17% versus the US in Seattle, from +12% (roof replacement) to +19% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Seattle range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Seattle | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,950 – $14,000 | +12% |
| Metal roof cost in Seattle | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,600 – $37,900 | +18% |
| Gutters cost in Seattle | 160 linear ft | $1,600 – $4,950 | +19% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Seattle | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,900 – $29,700 | +18% |
| Attic insulation cost in Seattle | 1,000 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,650 | +18% |
Kitchen & bath in Seattle
Across these 5 projects, Seattle averages +20% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +28% and kitchen remodel lowest at +11%.
| Project | Size | Seattle range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Seattle | 25 linear ft | $4,800 – $16,800 | +18% |
| Shower pan cost in Seattle | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,500 | +28% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Seattle | 120 sq ft | $20,500 – $34,900 | +11% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Seattle | 45 sq ft | $5,750 – $28,600 | +23% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Seattle | 30 sq ft | $370 – $1,800 | +19% |
Landscaping & drainage in Seattle
Across these 5 projects, Seattle averages +23% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +26% and sod installation lowest at +14%.
| Project | Size | Seattle range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Seattle | 60 linear ft | $750 – $2,650 | +26% |
| Retaining wall cost in Seattle | 200 sq ft of wall face | $9,200 – $16,300 | +25% |
| Sod installation cost in Seattle | 1,500 sq ft | $1,700 – $3,750 | +14% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Seattle | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,950 – $12,400 | +24% |
| Inground pool cost in Seattle | 450 sq ft | $45,300 – $141,500 | +25% |
Flooring & interior in Seattle
The 3 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Seattle, from +9% (laminate flooring) to +18% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Seattle range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Seattle | 500 sq ft | $6,100 – $13,700 | +10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Seattle | 500 sq ft | $2,200 – $7,600 | +9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Seattle | 200 sq ft | $3,200 – $11,500 | +18% |
Seattle against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Seattle comes out +18% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Yakima is the lowest at +9% (90 miles) and Bellingham the highest at +16% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WAthis page | 111.1 | 104.0 | +18% | |
| Bremerton, WA | 40 miles | 105.6 | 105.0 | +13% |
| Olympia, WA | 60 miles | 103.7 | 105.0 | +13% |
| Yakima, WA | 90 miles | 95.5 | 105.0 | +9% |
| Bellingham, WA | 95 miles | 103.3 | 105.0 | +16% |
| Portland, OR | 135 miles | 105.4 | 105.2 | +13% |
| Kennewick, WA | 145 miles | 100.1 | 105.0 | +12% |