Home project costs in Appleton, WI
Every project we cover, priced for the Appleton metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Appleton area is 92.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Appleton 205th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 124,230 jobs here.
In Appleton, 26 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 9 below, and 3 are level with it. The biggest premiums are French drain (+18%), sprinkler system (+16%) and inground pool (+14%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−4%), hardwood flooring (−3%) and front door (−3%). 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 (Appleton, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 10°F, a July average high of 82°F and 33 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are April through October.
What local trades earn in Appleton
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.86 | $28.49 | $36.28 | $22.66 | 1.26 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.40 | $30.04 | $40.83 | $29.12 | 1.03 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $32.49 | $39.91 | $45.77 | $28.78 | 1.39 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $29.35 | $44.11 | $50.33 | $30.67 | 1.44 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.94 | $33.17 | $38.23 | $27.41 | 1.21 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.37 | $32.13 | $39.62 | $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 | $23.42 | $29.75 | $32.31 | $26.65 | 1.12 |
Concrete & paving in Appleton
Across these 7 projects, Appleton averages +10% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +13% and concrete slab lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Appleton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Appleton | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,450 | +6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Appleton | 600 sq ft | $4,050 – $10,500 | +13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Appleton | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,350 | +12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Appleton | 1,000 sq ft | $2,850 – $11,500 | +13% |
| Paver patio cost in Appleton | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,100 | +12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Appleton | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,400 | +8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Appleton | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | +8% |
Decks & outdoor in Appleton
Across these 2 projects, Appleton averages +1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +2% and wood deck lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Appleton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Appleton | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Composite deck cost in Appleton | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,600 | +2% |
Building & additions in Appleton
The 2 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Appleton, from +3% (detached garage) to +5% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Appleton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Appleton | 576 sq ft | $29,700 – $59,600 | +3% |
| Home addition cost in Appleton | 300 sq ft | $39,800 – $80,400 | +5% |
Doors & windows in Appleton
Across these 5 projects, Appleton averages −2% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at level and front door lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Appleton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Appleton | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Appleton | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Front door cost in Appleton | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement cost in Appleton | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Patio door cost in Appleton | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
Fencing in Appleton
Across these 4 projects, Appleton averages +2% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +8% and vinyl fence lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Appleton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Appleton | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | +2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Appleton | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $9,050 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Appleton | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,700 | +8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Appleton | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,600 | +2% |
Roofing & exterior in Appleton
Across these 5 projects, Appleton averages +4% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +7% and attic insulation lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Appleton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Appleton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,100 | +6% |
| Metal roof cost in Appleton | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,400 – $34,200 | +7% |
| Gutters cost in Appleton | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,350 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Appleton | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,700 – $26,000 | +3% |
| Attic insulation cost in Appleton | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,900 | −2% |
Kitchen & bath in Appleton
The 5 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Appleton, from −3% (kitchen remodel) to +13% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Appleton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Appleton | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,100 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Appleton | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,100 | +13% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Appleton | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Appleton | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,600 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Appleton | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Appleton
The 5 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Appleton, from +4% (sod installation) to +18% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Appleton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Appleton | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,450 | +18% |
| Retaining wall cost in Appleton | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,100 – $14,500 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in Appleton | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,400 | +4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Appleton | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,600 – $11,600 | +16% |
| Inground pool cost in Appleton | 450 sq ft | $41,100 – $128,000 | +14% |
Flooring & interior in Appleton
Across these 3 projects, Appleton averages −2% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +2% and laminate flooring lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Appleton range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Appleton | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Appleton | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $6,700 | −4% |
| Tile flooring cost in Appleton | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,000 | +2% |
Appleton against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Appleton prices +5% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 3 lower. Wausau is the lowest at roughly level (80 miles) and Oshkosh the highest at +7% (20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WIthis page | 92.4 | 93.8 | +5% | |
| Oshkosh, WI | 20 miles | 92.9 | 93.8 | +7% |
| Green Bay, WI | 20 miles | 93.1 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 50 miles | 94.0 | 93.8 | +3% |
| Wausau, WI | 80 miles | 92.7 | 93.8 | level |
| Milwaukee, WI | 100 miles | 96.9 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Madison, WI | 105 miles | 97.3 | 93.8 | +5% |