Home project costs in Yakima, WA
Every project we cover, priced for the Yakima metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Yakima sits 141st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 95.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 105.0 (38th). The metro has about 97,010 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. Concrete driveway (+22%), stamped concrete (+19%) and kitchen backsplash (+18%) sit highest, and roof replacement (+3%), laminate flooring (+3%) and chain-link fence (+4%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Yakima Air Terminal, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 24°F, a July average high of 90°F and 8 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through June and August through September; for exterior installation, they are February through June and August through November.
What local trades earn in Yakima
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.25 | $23.47 | $29.70 | $22.66 | 1.04 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $27.61 | $30.43 | $44.37 | $29.12 | 1.04 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.42 | $34.52 | $39.41 | $28.78 | 1.20 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.00 | $29.28 | $40.04 | $30.67 | 0.95 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $30.27 | $42.23 | $56.59 | $27.41 | 1.54 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $34.17 | $37.81 | $53.55 | $30.38 | 1.24 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $26.89 | $27.24 | $36.14 | $26.65 | 1.02 |
Concrete & paving in Yakima
The 7 jobs here average +14% versus the US in Yakima, from +8% (gravel driveway) to +22% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Yakima range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Yakima | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,950 | +15% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Yakima | 600 sq ft | $4,400 – $11,300 | +22% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Yakima | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,050 | +9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Yakima | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $11,000 | +8% |
| Paver patio cost in Yakima | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $5,950 | +10% |
| Concrete patio cost in Yakima | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,750 | +17% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Yakima | 400 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,550 | +19% |
Decks & outdoor in Yakima
The 2 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Yakima, from +5% (composite deck) to +5% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Yakima range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Yakima | 300 sq ft | $7,900 – $15,900 | +5% |
| Composite deck cost in Yakima | 300 sq ft | $12,600 – $25,200 | +5% |
Building & additions in Yakima
Across these 2 projects, Yakima averages +9% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at +9% and home addition lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Yakima range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Yakima | 576 sq ft | $31,600 – $63,400 | +9% |
| Home addition cost in Yakima | 300 sq ft | $41,100 – $83,200 | +8% |
Doors & windows in Yakima
The 5 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Yakima, from +4% (storm door) to +6% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Yakima range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Yakima | 1 door | $740 – $3,900 | +5% |
| Storm door cost in Yakima | 1 door | $360 – $990 | +4% |
| Front door cost in Yakima | 1 door | $520 – $2,600 | +5% |
| Window replacement cost in Yakima | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +6% |
| Patio door cost in Yakima | 1 door | $640 – $6,400 | +6% |
Fencing in Yakima
The 4 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Yakima, from +4% (chain-link fence) to +6% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Yakima range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Yakima | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | +4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Yakima | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,550 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Yakima | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,400 | +4% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Yakima | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +6% |
Roofing & exterior in Yakima
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Yakima, from +3% (roof replacement) to +14% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Yakima range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Yakima | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,900 | +3% |
| Metal roof cost in Yakima | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,800 – $34,400 | +6% |
| Gutters cost in Yakima | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Yakima | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,600 | +6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Yakima | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +14% |
Kitchen & bath in Yakima
Across these 5 projects, Yakima averages +9% against national midpoints. Kitchen backsplash is highest at +18% and kitchen cabinets lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Yakima range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Yakima | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Shower pan cost in Yakima | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,050 | +11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Yakima | 120 sq ft | $19,500 – $33,200 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Yakima | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Yakima | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
Landscaping & drainage in Yakima
Across these 5 projects, Yakima averages +9% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +14% and sprinkler system lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Yakima range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Yakima | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Retaining wall cost in Yakima | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,100 – $15,000 | +13% |
| Sod installation cost in Yakima | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,450 | +5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Yakima | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,150 – $10,400 | +4% |
| Inground pool cost in Yakima | 450 sq ft | $39,600 – $123,500 | +10% |
Flooring & interior in Yakima
The 3 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Yakima, from +3% (laminate flooring) to +17% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Yakima range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Yakima | 500 sq ft | $5,750 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Yakima | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,250 | +3% |
| Tile flooring cost in Yakima | 200 sq ft | $3,100 – $11,400 | +17% |
Yakima against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Yakima comes out +9% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Salem is the lowest at +8% (150 miles) and Seattle the highest at +18% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | 95.5 | 105.0 | +9% | |
| Kennewick, WA | 70 miles | 100.1 | 105.0 | +12% |
| Seattle, WA | 90 miles | 111.1 | 104.0 | +18% |
| Portland, OR | 100 miles | 105.4 | 105.2 | +13% |
| Olympia, WA | 105 miles | 103.7 | 105.0 | +13% |
| Bremerton, WA | 120 miles | 105.6 | 105.0 | +13% |
| Salem, OR | 150 miles | 103.6 | 105.3 | +8% |