Home project costs in Kenosha, WI
Every project we cover, priced for the Kenosha metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Kenosha area is 101.1 against 100 for the US, which puts Kenosha 58th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 106.2. BLS counts roughly 75,450 jobs here.
In Kenosha, 37 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below, and 1 is level with it. The biggest premiums are French drain (+16%), retaining wall (+13%) and inground pool (+12%); the lowest are laminate flooring (level), hardwood flooring (+3%) and composite deck (+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 (Kenosha Rgnl Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 16°F, a July average high of 84°F and 32 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 Kenosha
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.67 | $24.06 | $29.45 | $22.66 | 1.06 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.15 | $28.90 | $35.62 | $29.12 | 0.99 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.72 | $35.19 | $45.79 | $28.78 | 1.22 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.43 | $37.18 | $48.11 | $30.67 | 1.21 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $26.94 | $29.15 | $36.05 | $27.41 | 1.06 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.67 | $36.04 | $42.33 | $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 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Kenosha
Across these 7 projects, Kenosha averages +8% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +12% and concrete patio lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Kenosha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Kenosha | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,500 | +6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Kenosha | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $9,800 | +7% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Kenosha | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,300 | +12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Kenosha | 1,000 sq ft | $2,750 – $11,200 | +10% |
| Paver patio cost in Kenosha | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,050 | +11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Kenosha | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +6% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Kenosha | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,500 | +7% |
Decks & outdoor in Kenosha
Across these 2 projects, Kenosha averages +3% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at +4% and composite deck lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Kenosha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Kenosha | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,700 | +4% |
| Composite deck cost in Kenosha | 300 sq ft | $12,400 – $24,800 | +3% |
Building & additions in Kenosha
The 2 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Kenosha, from +5% (detached garage) to +5% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Kenosha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Kenosha | 576 sq ft | $30,500 – $61,200 | +5% |
| Home addition cost in Kenosha | 300 sq ft | $40,100 – $81,100 | +5% |
Doors & windows in Kenosha
Across these 5 projects, Kenosha averages +6% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at +6% and storm door lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Kenosha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Kenosha | 1 door | $750 – $3,950 | +6% |
| Storm door cost in Kenosha | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +5% |
| Front door cost in Kenosha | 1 door | $520 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Window replacement cost in Kenosha | 10 windows | $4,800 – $15,900 | +6% |
| Patio door cost in Kenosha | 1 door | $630 – $6,300 | +5% |
Fencing in Kenosha
Across these 4 projects, Kenosha averages +5% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at +7% and wood fence lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | Kenosha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Kenosha | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $8,000 | +4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Kenosha | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,650 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Kenosha | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,400 | +4% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Kenosha | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +7% |
Roofing & exterior in Kenosha
Across these 5 projects, Kenosha averages +7% against national midpoints. Gutters is highest at +9% and attic insulation lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Kenosha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Kenosha | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,300 | +6% |
| Metal roof cost in Kenosha | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $35,200 | +9% |
| Gutters cost in Kenosha | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Kenosha | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| Attic insulation cost in Kenosha | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Kitchen & bath in Kenosha
The 5 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Kenosha, from +4% (kitchen cabinets) to +12% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Kenosha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Kenosha | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Shower pan cost in Kenosha | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Kenosha | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,400 | +6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Kenosha | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Kenosha | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Kenosha
The 5 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Kenosha, from +10% (sod installation) to +16% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Kenosha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Kenosha | 60 linear ft | $700 – $2,450 | +16% |
| Retaining wall cost in Kenosha | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,100 – $15,000 | +13% |
| Sod installation cost in Kenosha | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,600 | +10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Kenosha | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,450 – $11,100 | +11% |
| Inground pool cost in Kenosha | 450 sq ft | $40,400 – $126,000 | +12% |
Flooring & interior in Kenosha
Across these 3 projects, Kenosha averages +4% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +8% and laminate flooring lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Kenosha range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Kenosha | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Kenosha | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $7,000 | level |
| Tile flooring cost in Kenosha | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +8% |
Kenosha against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Kenosha prices +7% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Racine is the lowest at +2% (15 miles) and Chicago the highest at +21% (55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | 101.1 | 106.2 | +7% | |
| Racine, WI | 15 miles | 96.0 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 20 miles | 96.9 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Chicago, IL | 55 miles | 103.6 | 107.3 | +21% |
| Janesville, WI | 60 miles | 93.7 | 93.8 | +6% |
| Rockford, IL | 60 miles | 92.2 | 93.6 | +8% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 80 miles | 94.0 | 93.8 | +3% |