Home project costs in Wheeling, WV
Every project we cover, priced for the Wheeling metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Wheeling sits 269th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 88.3 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.4 (116th). The metro has about 58,130 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 5 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 31 below, and 2 are level with it. Metal roof (+4%), roof replacement (+3%) and concrete driveway (+3%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−13%), attic insulation (−11%) and composite deck (−10%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Wheeling, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 22°F, a July average high of 85°F and 42 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Wheeling
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.93 | $22.02 | $29.72 | $22.66 | 0.97 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.05 | $24.10 | $31.09 | $29.12 | 0.83 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.96 | $28.01 | $37.10 | $28.78 | 0.97 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $24.32 | $30.80 | $40.77 | $30.67 | 1.00 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $26.64 | $32.06 | $37.35 | $27.41 | 1.17 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.98 | $32.20 | $36.66 | $30.38 | 1.06 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.05 | $28.96 | $33.57 | $26.65 | 1.09 |
Concrete & paving in Wheeling
Across these 7 projects, Wheeling averages −1% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +3% and paver patio lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Wheeling range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Wheeling | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | level |
| Concrete driveway cost in Wheeling | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,450 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Wheeling | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Wheeling | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −3% |
| Paver patio cost in Wheeling | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $4,950 | −9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Wheeling | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | level |
| Stamped concrete cost in Wheeling | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | +2% |
Decks & outdoor in Wheeling
Across these 2 projects, Wheeling averages −9% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −8% and composite deck lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Wheeling range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Wheeling | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Composite deck cost in Wheeling | 300 sq ft | $10,800 – $21,700 | −10% |
Building & additions in Wheeling
The 2 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Wheeling, from −5% (home addition) to −4% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Wheeling range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Wheeling | 576 sq ft | $27,800 – $55,800 | −4% |
| Home addition cost in Wheeling | 300 sq ft | $36,100 – $73,100 | −5% |
Doors & windows in Wheeling
Across these 5 projects, Wheeling averages −7% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −6% and patio door lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Wheeling range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Wheeling | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Wheeling | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Wheeling | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Wheeling | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Wheeling | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Wheeling
Across these 4 projects, Wheeling averages −6% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at −4% and wood fence lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Wheeling range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Wheeling | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Wheeling | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Wheeling | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Wheeling | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Wheeling
Across these 5 projects, Wheeling averages −2% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +4% and attic insulation lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Wheeling range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Wheeling | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,700 | +3% |
| Metal roof cost in Wheeling | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,800 – $33,400 | +4% |
| Gutters cost in Wheeling | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Wheeling | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,600 | −6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Wheeling | 1,000 sq ft | $870 – $3,600 | −11% |
Kitchen & bath in Wheeling
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Wheeling, from −9% (kitchen cabinets) to −4% (bathroom remodel).
| Project | Size | Wheeling range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Wheeling | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Wheeling | 1 pan | $890 – $2,650 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Wheeling | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Wheeling | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Wheeling | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Wheeling
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Wheeling, from −9% (retaining wall) to −2% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Wheeling range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Wheeling | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Retaining wall cost in Wheeling | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,350 – $12,400 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Wheeling | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Wheeling | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,750 | −2% |
| Inground pool cost in Wheeling | 450 sq ft | $34,200 – $107,000 | −5% |
Flooring & interior in Wheeling
Across these 3 projects, Wheeling averages −9% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −5% and laminate flooring lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Wheeling range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Wheeling | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Wheeling | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,150 | −13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Wheeling | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,500 | −5% |
Wheeling against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Wheeling comes out −5% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Morgantown is the lowest at −8% (65 miles) and Columbus the highest at +3% (105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WVthis page | 88.3 | 96.4 | −5% | |
| Canton, OH | 55 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 60 miles | 94.7 | 100.7 | +3% |
| Morgantown, WV | 65 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Youngstown, OH | 85 miles | 87.4 | 93.6 | −5% |
| Akron, OH | 85 miles | 93.4 | 93.6 | level |
| Columbus, OH | 105 miles | 95.5 | 93.6 | +3% |