Home project costs in Green Bay, WI
Every project we cover, priced for the Green Bay metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Green Bay sits 180th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 93.1 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (232nd). The metro has about 174,550 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 20 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 13 below, and 5 are level with it. French drain (+15%), shower pan (+12%) and sprinkler system (+12%) sit highest, and front door (−4%), vinyl fence (−3%) and kitchen remodel (−3%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Green Bay, 6 miles away) shows a January average low of 11°F, a July average high of 81°F and 32 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 Green Bay
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.53 | $26.39 | $31.63 | $22.66 | 1.16 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.46 | $29.00 | $36.01 | $29.12 | 1.00 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.32 | $36.68 | $45.65 | $28.78 | 1.27 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $30.67 | $43.54 | $49.81 | $30.67 | 1.42 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $28.37 | $30.89 | $37.30 | $27.41 | 1.13 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.79 | $37.15 | $44.59 | $30.38 | 1.22 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $27.18 | $29.71 | $35.34 | $26.77 | 1.11 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.31 | $28.52 | $35.97 | $26.65 | 1.07 |
Concrete & paving in Green Bay
Across these 7 projects, Green Bay averages +4% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +8% and asphalt driveway lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Green Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Green Bay | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Green Bay | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Green Bay | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Green Bay | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $11,000 | +8% |
| Paver patio cost in Green Bay | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,700 | +5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Green Bay | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Green Bay | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | +4% |
Decks & outdoor in Green Bay
Across these 2 projects, Green Bay averages −1% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −1% and wood deck lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Green Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Green Bay | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Composite deck cost in Green Bay | 300 sq ft | $12,000 – $24,000 | −1% |
Building & additions in Green Bay
The 2 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Green Bay, from +1% (detached garage) to +3% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Green Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Green Bay | 576 sq ft | $29,200 – $58,600 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in Green Bay | 300 sq ft | $39,400 – $79,600 | +3% |
Doors & windows in Green Bay
Across these 5 projects, Green Bay averages −3% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −1% and front door lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Green Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Green Bay | 1 door | $700 – $3,600 | −2% |
| Storm door cost in Green Bay | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −2% |
| Front door cost in Green Bay | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Green Bay | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Green Bay | 1 door | $580 – $5,950 | −1% |
Fencing in Green Bay
Across these 4 projects, Green Bay averages level against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +3% and vinyl fence lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Green Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Green Bay | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Green Bay | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Green Bay | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,400 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Green Bay | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | level |
Roofing & exterior in Green Bay
Across these 5 projects, Green Bay averages +1% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +4% and attic insulation lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Green Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Green Bay | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,700 | +3% |
| Metal roof cost in Green Bay | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $33,300 | +4% |
| Gutters cost in Green Bay | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Green Bay | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
| Attic insulation cost in Green Bay | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Green Bay
The 5 jobs here average +3% versus the US in Green Bay, from −3% (kitchen remodel) to +12% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Green Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Green Bay | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Green Bay | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,050 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Green Bay | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Green Bay | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Green Bay | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | level |
Landscaping & drainage in Green Bay
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Green Bay, from −2% (sod installation) to +15% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Green Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Green Bay | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,400 | +15% |
| Retaining wall cost in Green Bay | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,600 – $13,800 | +4% |
| Sod installation cost in Green Bay | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,250 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Green Bay | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,500 – $11,200 | +12% |
| Inground pool cost in Green Bay | 450 sq ft | $39,100 – $122,000 | +8% |
Flooring & interior in Green Bay
Across these 3 projects, Green Bay averages −1% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +1% and hardwood flooring lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Green Bay range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Green Bay | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,100 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Green Bay | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,000 | level |
| Tile flooring cost in Green Bay | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $9,900 | +1% |
Green Bay against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Green Bay comes out +2% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Muskegon is the lowest at −6% (105 miles) and Oshkosh the highest at +7% (45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WIthis page | 93.1 | 93.8 | +2% | |
| Appleton, WI | 20 miles | 92.4 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 45 miles | 92.9 | 93.8 | +7% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 50 miles | 94.0 | 93.8 | +3% |
| Wausau, WI | 90 miles | 92.7 | 93.8 | level |
| Muskegon, MI | 105 miles | 92.5 | 93.7 | −6% |
| Traverse City, MI | 110 miles | 93.4 | 93.7 | −4% |