Home project costs in Morgantown, WV
Every project we cover, priced for the Morgantown metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Morgantown area is 93.3 against 100 for the US, which puts Morgantown 177th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.3. BLS counts roughly 67,370 jobs here.
In Morgantown, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are gutters (−1%), metal roof (−3%) and aluminum fence (−5%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−13%), composite deck (−11%) and attic insulation (−11%). 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 (Morgantown Hart Fld, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 24°F, a July average high of 84°F and 43 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Morgantown
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.14 | $21.32 | $24.01 | $22.66 | 0.94 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.73 | $23.64 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.18 | $25.46 | $29.27 | $28.78 | 0.88 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.16 | $28.26 | $36.41 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.03 | $24.10 | $26.86 | $27.41 | 0.88 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.45 | $29.62 | $36.81 | $30.38 | 0.97 |
| 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 Morgantown
The 7 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Morgantown, from −10% (paver patio) to −5% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Morgantown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Morgantown | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Morgantown | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Morgantown | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Morgantown | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,550 | −6% |
| Paver patio cost in Morgantown | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Concrete patio cost in Morgantown | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Morgantown | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Morgantown
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Morgantown, from −11% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Morgantown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Morgantown | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Morgantown | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −11% |
Building & additions in Morgantown
Across these 2 projects, Morgantown averages −9% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −8% and home addition lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Morgantown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Morgantown | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,400 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Morgantown | 300 sq ft | $34,400 – $69,600 | −10% |
Doors & windows in Morgantown
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Morgantown, from −10% (patio door) to −7% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Morgantown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Morgantown | 1 door | $630 – $3,450 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Morgantown | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Morgantown | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Morgantown | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Morgantown | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
Fencing in Morgantown
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Morgantown, from −8% (chain-link fence) to −5% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Morgantown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Morgantown | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Morgantown | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Morgantown | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Morgantown | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Morgantown
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Morgantown, from −11% (attic insulation) to −1% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Morgantown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Morgantown | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Metal roof cost in Morgantown | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,850 – $31,500 | −3% |
| Gutters cost in Morgantown | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Morgantown | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Morgantown | 1,000 sq ft | $860 – $3,600 | −11% |
Kitchen & bath in Morgantown
Across these 5 projects, Morgantown averages −7% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Morgantown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Morgantown | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Morgantown | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Morgantown | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Morgantown | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Morgantown | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Morgantown
Across these 5 projects, Morgantown averages −8% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at −6% and sod installation lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Morgantown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Morgantown | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Morgantown | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,300 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Morgantown | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,950 | −10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Morgantown | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,400 | −6% |
| Inground pool cost in Morgantown | 450 sq ft | $33,300 – $104,000 | −8% |
Flooring & interior in Morgantown
The 3 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Morgantown, from −13% (laminate flooring) to −6% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Morgantown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Morgantown | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Morgantown | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,100 | −13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Morgantown | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,500 | −6% |
Morgantown against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Morgantown prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and none lower. Winchester is the lowest at −8% (75 miles) and Pittsburgh the highest at +3% (65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVthis page | 93.3 | 96.3 | −8% | |
| Wheeling, WV | 65 miles | 88.3 | 96.4 | −5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 65 miles | 94.7 | 100.7 | +3% |
| Winchester, VA | 75 miles | 96.5 | 96.7 | −8% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 85 miles | 94.9 | 96.8 | −8% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 95 miles | 94.2 | 96.4 | −6% |
| Altoona, PA | 105 miles | 89.5 | 100.7 | −1% |