Home project costs in Eau Claire, WI
Every project we cover, priced for the Eau Claire metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Eau Claire sits 189th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 92.8 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (235th). The metro has about 86,060 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 19 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 16 below, and 3 are level with it. French drain (+15%), sprinkler system (+14%) and shower pan (+13%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−5%), hardwood flooring (−5%) and front door (−5%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Eau Claire Rgnl Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 6°F, a July average high of 83°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 Eau Claire
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.33 | $28.00 | $36.35 | $22.66 | 1.24 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.39 | $28.41 | $38.28 | $29.12 | 0.98 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.77 | $36.53 | $45.13 | $28.78 | 1.27 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $30.62 | $44.58 | $48.23 | $30.67 | 1.45 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.80 | $29.33 | $36.87 | $27.41 | 1.07 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.33 | $36.24 | $42.73 | $30.38 | 1.19 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.01 | $24.70 | $30.28 | $26.65 | 0.93 |
Concrete & paving in Eau Claire
Across these 7 projects, Eau Claire averages +6% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +10% and concrete slab lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Eau Claire range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Eau Claire | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,250 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Eau Claire | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,900 | +7% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Eau Claire | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | +7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Eau Claire | 1,000 sq ft | $2,750 – $11,100 | +9% |
| Paver patio cost in Eau Claire | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $6,000 | +10% |
| Concrete patio cost in Eau Claire | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Eau Claire | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,250 | +3% |
Decks & outdoor in Eau Claire
Across these 2 projects, Eau Claire averages −2% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −1% and wood deck lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Eau Claire range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Eau Claire | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Composite deck cost in Eau Claire | 300 sq ft | $11,900 – $23,900 | −1% |
Building & additions in Eau Claire
The 2 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Eau Claire, from level (detached garage) to +1% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Eau Claire range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Eau Claire | 576 sq ft | $28,900 – $58,000 | level |
| Home addition cost in Eau Claire | 300 sq ft | $38,600 – $78,000 | +1% |
Doors & windows in Eau Claire
Across these 5 projects, Eau Claire averages −3% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −2% and front door lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Eau Claire range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Eau Claire | 1 door | $690 – $3,550 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Eau Claire | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Eau Claire | 1 door | $490 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Eau Claire | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Eau Claire | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
Fencing in Eau Claire
Across these 4 projects, Eau Claire averages +1% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +5% and vinyl fence lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Eau Claire range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Eau Claire | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | level |
| Vinyl fence cost in Eau Claire | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,950 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Eau Claire | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,550 | +5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Eau Claire | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,400 | level |
Roofing & exterior in Eau Claire
Across these 5 projects, Eau Claire averages −1% against national midpoints. Gutters is highest at +1% and roof replacement lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Eau Claire range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Eau Claire | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,900 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Metal roof cost in Eau Claire | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $31,800 | −2% |
| Gutters cost in Eau Claire | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Eau Claire | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,400 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Eau Claire | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,900 | −2% |
Kitchen & bath in Eau Claire
The 5 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Eau Claire, from −3% (kitchen remodel) to +13% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Eau Claire range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Eau Claire | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,900 | −1% |
| Shower pan cost in Eau Claire | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,100 | +13% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Eau Claire | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Eau Claire | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Eau Claire | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Eau Claire
The 5 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Eau Claire, from −2% (sod installation) to +15% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Eau Claire range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Eau Claire | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,400 | +15% |
| Retaining wall cost in Eau Claire | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,050 – $14,400 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in Eau Claire | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Eau Claire | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,550 – $11,400 | +14% |
| Inground pool cost in Eau Claire | 450 sq ft | $40,400 – $126,000 | +12% |
Flooring & interior in Eau Claire
Across these 3 projects, Eau Claire averages −3% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +2% and laminate flooring lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Eau Claire range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Eau Claire | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Eau Claire | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Eau Claire | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,000 | +2% |
Eau Claire against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Eau Claire comes out +2% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Wausau is the lowest at roughly level (75 miles) and Minneapolis the highest at +15% (100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WIthis page | 92.8 | 93.8 | +2% | |
| Wausau, WI | 75 miles | 92.7 | 93.8 | level |
| Rochester, MN | 85 miles | 90.8 | 95.4 | +6% |
| La Crosse, WI | 85 miles | 91.8 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 100 miles | 104.8 | 103.1 | +15% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 140 miles | 92.9 | 93.8 | +7% |
| Appleton, WI | 150 miles | 92.4 | 93.8 | +5% |