Home project costs in Janesville, WI
Every project we cover, priced for the Janesville-Beloit metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Janesville-Beloit area is 93.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Janesville 166th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 69,870 jobs here.
In Janesville, 33 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 3 below, and 2 are level with it. The biggest premiums are concrete driveway (+17%), home addition (+13%) and French drain (+11%); the biggest discounts are sod installation (−3%), attic insulation (−2%) and kitchen remodel (−1%). 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 (Afton - Janesville Wwtp, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 12°F, a July average high of 83°F and 37 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Janesville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.00 | $26.77 | $36.28 | $22.66 | 1.18 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.92 | $36.24 | $39.98 | $29.12 | 1.24 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $27.94 | $31.88 | $44.34 | $28.78 | 1.11 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.72 | $38.01 | $49.75 | $30.67 | 1.24 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $29.43 | $37.50 | $39.04 | $27.41 | 1.37 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.67 | $39.51 | $46.61 | $30.38 | 1.30 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $26.83 | $30.44 | $37.51 | $26.65 | 1.14 |
Concrete & paving in Janesville
Across these 7 projects, Janesville averages +9% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +17% and gravel driveway lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Janesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Janesville | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $5,550 | +8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Janesville | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,800 | +17% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Janesville | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | +5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Janesville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,600 | +4% |
| Paver patio cost in Janesville | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Janesville | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,500 | +11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Janesville | 400 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,850 | +11% |
Decks & outdoor in Janesville
Across these 2 projects, Janesville averages +9% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +11% and wood deck lowest at +7%.
| Project | Size | Janesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Janesville | 300 sq ft | $8,050 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Composite deck cost in Janesville | 300 sq ft | $13,400 – $26,900 | +11% |
Building & additions in Janesville
The 2 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Janesville, from +9% (detached garage) to +13% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Janesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Janesville | 576 sq ft | $31,600 – $63,400 | +9% |
| Home addition cost in Janesville | 300 sq ft | $43,100 – $87,100 | +13% |
Doors & windows in Janesville
Across these 5 projects, Janesville averages +3% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +6% and window replacement lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Janesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Janesville | 1 door | $750 – $3,750 | +3% |
| Storm door cost in Janesville | 1 door | $380 – $990 | +5% |
| Front door cost in Janesville | 1 door | $560 – $2,500 | +2% |
| Window replacement cost in Janesville | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Patio door cost in Janesville | 1 door | $610 – $6,400 | +6% |
Fencing in Janesville
Across these 4 projects, Janesville averages +5% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +10% and vinyl fence lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Janesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Janesville | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | +6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Janesville | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,200 | level |
| Chain-link fence cost in Janesville | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,850 | +10% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Janesville | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $11,700 | +3% |
Roofing & exterior in Janesville
Across these 5 projects, Janesville averages +4% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at +8% and attic insulation lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Janesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Janesville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,650 – $13,200 | +7% |
| Metal roof cost in Janesville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $33,800 | +5% |
| Gutters cost in Janesville | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Janesville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,050 – $27,100 | +8% |
| Attic insulation cost in Janesville | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
Kitchen & bath in Janesville
The 5 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Janesville, from −1% (kitchen remodel) to +9% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Janesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Janesville | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $15,500 | +9% |
| Shower pan cost in Janesville | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Janesville | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Janesville | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Janesville | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +2% |
Landscaping & drainage in Janesville
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Janesville, from −3% (sod installation) to +11% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Janesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Janesville | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Janesville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,800 – $14,100 | +7% |
| Sod installation cost in Janesville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Janesville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,300 – $10,700 | +7% |
| Inground pool cost in Janesville | 450 sq ft | $38,600 – $120,500 | +7% |
Flooring & interior in Janesville
Across these 3 projects, Janesville averages +2% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at +3% and laminate flooring lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Janesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Janesville | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Janesville | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,050 | +1% |
| Tile flooring cost in Janesville | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $9,950 | +2% |
Janesville against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Janesville prices +6% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Racine is the lowest at +2% (65 miles) and Chicago the highest at +21% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WIthis page | 93.7 | 93.8 | +6% | |
| Rockford, IL | 25 miles | 92.2 | 93.6 | +8% |
| Madison, WI | 40 miles | 97.3 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Kenosha, WI | 60 miles | 101.1 | 106.2 | +7% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 65 miles | 96.9 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Racine, WI | 65 miles | 96.0 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Chicago, IL | 90 miles | 103.6 | 107.3 | +21% |