Home project costs in Charleston, WV
Every project we cover, priced for the Charleston metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Charleston sits 263rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 88.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.3 (140th). The metro has about 103,450 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Stamped concrete (−1%), concrete driveway (−1%) and gutters (−2%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−13%), sod installation (−10%) and composite deck (−10%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Charleston Yeager Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 26°F, a July average high of 86°F and 46 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in Charleston
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.31 | $22.97 | $28.79 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.33 | $23.59 | $29.48 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.62 | $27.71 | $30.40 | $28.78 | 0.96 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.00 | $28.34 | $36.85 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.17 | $28.52 | $30.99 | $27.41 | 1.04 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.05 | $31.17 | $39.16 | $30.38 | 1.03 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Charleston
Across these 7 projects, Charleston averages −3% against national midpoints. Stamped concrete is highest at −1% and paver patio lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Charleston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Charleston | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Charleston | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,100 | −1% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Charleston | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Charleston | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,950 | −3% |
| Paver patio cost in Charleston | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Charleston | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Charleston | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | −1% |
Decks & outdoor in Charleston
Across these 2 projects, Charleston averages −10% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −9% and composite deck lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Charleston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Charleston | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Charleston | 300 sq ft | $10,800 – $21,600 | −10% |
Building & additions in Charleston
The 2 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Charleston, from −8% (home addition) to −6% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Charleston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Charleston | 576 sq ft | $27,200 – $54,600 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Charleston | 300 sq ft | $34,900 – $70,600 | −8% |
Doors & windows in Charleston
Across these 5 projects, Charleston averages −9% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Charleston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Charleston | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Charleston | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Charleston | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Charleston | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Charleston | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
Fencing in Charleston
Across these 4 projects, Charleston averages −5% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at −4% and wood fence lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Charleston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Charleston | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Charleston | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Charleston | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,800 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Charleston | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $10,900 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Charleston
Across these 5 projects, Charleston averages −6% against national midpoints. Gutters is highest at −2% and attic insulation lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Charleston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Charleston | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,750 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Metal roof cost in Charleston | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,800 – $31,300 | −4% |
| Gutters cost in Charleston | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Charleston | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,800 – $23,500 | −7% |
| Attic insulation cost in Charleston | 1,000 sq ft | $870 – $3,600 | −10% |
Kitchen & bath in Charleston
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Charleston, from −10% (kitchen cabinets) to −5% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Charleston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Charleston | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Charleston | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Charleston | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Charleston | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,800 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Charleston | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Charleston
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Charleston, from −10% (sod installation) to −3% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Charleston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Charleston | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Retaining wall cost in Charleston | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,500 – $12,600 | −7% |
| Sod installation cost in Charleston | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,950 | −10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Charleston | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,650 | −3% |
| Inground pool cost in Charleston | 450 sq ft | $34,400 – $107,500 | −5% |
Flooring & interior in Charleston
Across these 3 projects, Charleston averages −10% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −5% and laminate flooring lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Charleston range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Charleston | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Charleston | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,100 | −13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Charleston | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,550 | −5% |
Charleston against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Charleston comes out −6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 4 lower. Roanoke is the lowest at −10% (110 miles) and Wheeling the highest at −5% (120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WVthis page | 88.7 | 96.3 | −6% | |
| Huntington, WV | 60 miles | 88.4 | 96.3 | −6% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 95 miles | 92.7 | 96.8 | −9% |
| Roanoke, VA | 110 miles | 93.6 | 96.8 | −10% |
| Wheeling, WV | 120 miles | 88.3 | 96.4 | −5% |
| Morgantown, WV | 125 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Kingsport, TN | 125 miles | 86.4 | 96.2 | −9% |