Home project costs in Spokane, WA
Every project we cover, priced for the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Spokane-Spokane Valley area is 100.3 against 100 for the US, which puts Spokane 73rd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 105.0. BLS counts roughly 255,820 jobs here.
In Spokane, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are asphalt driveway (+18%), concrete driveway (+16%) and French drain (+14%); the lowest are laminate flooring (+3%), hardwood flooring (+4%) and patio door (+4%). 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 (Spokane Felts Fld, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 26°F, a July average high of 87°F and 17 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Spokane
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.24 | $24.53 | $31.37 | $22.66 | 1.08 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $27.92 | $29.76 | $36.43 | $29.12 | 1.02 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.35 | $35.75 | $42.14 | $28.78 | 1.24 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $27.12 | $35.00 | $46.27 | $30.67 | 1.14 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.22 | $36.16 | $40.58 | $27.41 | 1.32 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.75 | $38.38 | $48.32 | $30.38 | 1.26 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $27.70 | $33.65 | $34.09 | $26.77 | 1.26 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.34 | $28.23 | $36.54 | $26.65 | 1.06 |
Concrete & paving in Spokane
Across these 7 projects, Spokane averages +13% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +18% and gravel driveway lowest at +11%.
| Project | Size | Spokane range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Spokane | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,750 | +11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Spokane | 600 sq ft | $4,200 – $10,700 | +16% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Spokane | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,800 | +18% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Spokane | 1,000 sq ft | $2,750 – $11,300 | +11% |
| Paver patio cost in Spokane | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $6,000 | +11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Spokane | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Spokane | 400 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,100 | +14% |
Decks & outdoor in Spokane
Across these 2 projects, Spokane averages +4% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at +4% and composite deck lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Spokane range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Spokane | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,800 | +4% |
| Composite deck cost in Spokane | 300 sq ft | $12,500 – $25,100 | +4% |
Building & additions in Spokane
The 2 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Spokane, from +8% (detached garage) to +9% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Spokane range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Spokane | 576 sq ft | $31,200 – $62,600 | +8% |
| Home addition cost in Spokane | 300 sq ft | $41,500 – $84,000 | +9% |
Doors & windows in Spokane
Across these 5 projects, Spokane averages +4% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at +6% and patio door lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Spokane range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Spokane | 1 door | $740 – $3,900 | +6% |
| Storm door cost in Spokane | 1 door | $360 – $990 | +4% |
| Front door cost in Spokane | 1 door | $520 – $2,600 | +4% |
| Window replacement cost in Spokane | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,700 | +4% |
| Patio door cost in Spokane | 1 door | $620 – $6,200 | +4% |
Fencing in Spokane
Across these 4 projects, Spokane averages +5% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at +6% and wood fence lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Spokane range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Spokane | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | +5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Spokane | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,600 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Spokane | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,500 | +5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Spokane | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +6% |
Roofing & exterior in Spokane
Across these 5 projects, Spokane averages +8% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +11% and vinyl siding lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Spokane range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Spokane | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $13,200 | +6% |
| Metal roof cost in Spokane | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $34,800 | +8% |
| Gutters cost in Spokane | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Spokane | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,600 | +6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Spokane | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,400 | +11% |
Kitchen & bath in Spokane
The 5 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Spokane, from +5% (kitchen cabinets) to +13% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Spokane range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Spokane | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $14,700 | +5% |
| Shower pan cost in Spokane | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +13% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Spokane | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,500 | +6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Spokane | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,900 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Spokane | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,700 | +13% |
Landscaping & drainage in Spokane
The 5 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Spokane, from +8% (sod installation) to +14% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Spokane range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Spokane | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Retaining wall cost in Spokane | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,050 – $14,900 | +12% |
| Sod installation cost in Spokane | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,550 | +8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Spokane | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,400 – $11,000 | +10% |
| Inground pool cost in Spokane | 450 sq ft | $40,200 – $125,500 | +11% |
Flooring & interior in Spokane
Across these 3 projects, Spokane averages +6% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +12% and laminate flooring lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Spokane range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Spokane | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Spokane | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,200 | +3% |
| Tile flooring cost in Spokane | 200 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,000 | +12% |
Spokane against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Spokane prices +8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Coeur d'Alene is the lowest at −3% (55 miles) and Seattle the highest at +18% (200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WAthis page | 100.3 | 105.0 | +8% | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 55 miles | 98.3 | 96.2 | −3% |
| Kennewick, WA | 140 miles | 100.1 | 105.0 | +12% |
| Missoula, MT | 175 miles | 96.4 | 96.0 | −1% |
| Yakima, WA | 185 miles | 95.5 | 105.0 | +9% |
| Seattle, WA | 200 miles | 111.1 | 104.0 | +18% |
| Bellingham, WA | 200 miles | 103.3 | 105.0 | +16% |