Home project costs in Oshkosh, WI
Every project we cover, priced for the Oshkosh-Neenah metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Oshkosh-Neenah area is 92.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Oshkosh 184th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 93,750 jobs here.
In Oshkosh, 33 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 3 below, and 2 are level with it. The biggest premiums are home addition (+17%), composite deck (+17%) and concrete driveway (+15%); the biggest discounts are attic insulation (−3%), sod installation (−3%) and gutters (−2%). 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 (Oshkosh, 0 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 October; for exterior installation, they are April through October.
What local trades earn in Oshkosh
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.00 | $24.65 | $34.81 | $22.66 | 1.09 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $29.01 | $40.59 | $41.48 | $29.12 | 1.39 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.76 | $37.03 | $44.71 | $28.78 | 1.29 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $33.32 | $41.50 | $51.67 | $30.67 | 1.35 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.34 | $35.72 | $44.45 | $27.41 | 1.30 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.27 | $37.06 | $46.63 | $30.38 | 1.22 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.93 | $28.31 | $30.44 | $26.65 | 1.06 |
Concrete & paving in Oshkosh
Across these 7 projects, Oshkosh averages +8% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +15% and paver patio lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Oshkosh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Oshkosh | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,500 | +7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Oshkosh | 600 sq ft | $4,100 – $10,700 | +15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Oshkosh | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | +6% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Oshkosh | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +6% |
| Paver patio cost in Oshkosh | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,750 | +5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Oshkosh | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,450 | +10% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Oshkosh | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | +8% |
Decks & outdoor in Oshkosh
Across these 2 projects, Oshkosh averages +14% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +17% and wood deck lowest at +11%.
| Project | Size | Oshkosh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Oshkosh | 300 sq ft | $8,400 – $16,800 | +11% |
| Composite deck cost in Oshkosh | 300 sq ft | $14,100 – $28,300 | +17% |
Building & additions in Oshkosh
The 2 jobs here average +14% versus the US in Oshkosh, from +10% (detached garage) to +17% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Oshkosh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Oshkosh | 576 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,000 | +10% |
| Home addition cost in Oshkosh | 300 sq ft | $44,700 – $90,300 | +17% |
Doors & windows in Oshkosh
Across these 5 projects, Oshkosh averages +7% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +10% and window replacement lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Oshkosh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Oshkosh | 1 door | $770 – $3,850 | +5% |
| Storm door cost in Oshkosh | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +10% |
| Front door cost in Oshkosh | 1 door | $600 – $2,550 | +5% |
| Window replacement cost in Oshkosh | 10 windows | $4,650 – $15,100 | +2% |
| Patio door cost in Oshkosh | 1 door | $630 – $6,650 | +10% |
Fencing in Oshkosh
Across these 4 projects, Oshkosh averages +5% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +10% and vinyl fence lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Oshkosh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Oshkosh | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $8,150 | +8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Oshkosh | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,250 | level |
| Chain-link fence cost in Oshkosh | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,850 | +10% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Oshkosh | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $11,700 | +3% |
Roofing & exterior in Oshkosh
Across these 5 projects, Oshkosh averages +1% against national midpoints. Vinyl siding is highest at +10% and attic insulation lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Oshkosh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Oshkosh | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,600 | +2% |
| Metal roof cost in Oshkosh | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,500 – $32,300 | level |
| Gutters cost in Oshkosh | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Oshkosh | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,250 – $27,700 | +10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Oshkosh | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,850 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Oshkosh
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Oshkosh, from +1% (kitchen remodel) to +15% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Oshkosh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Oshkosh | 25 linear ft | $4,500 – $16,400 | +15% |
| Shower pan cost in Oshkosh | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,050 | +11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Oshkosh | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Oshkosh | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,400 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Oshkosh | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +3% |
Landscaping & drainage in Oshkosh
The 5 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Oshkosh, from −3% (sod installation) to +12% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Oshkosh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Oshkosh | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Oshkosh | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,850 – $14,100 | +7% |
| Sod installation cost in Oshkosh | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Oshkosh | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,350 – $10,900 | +9% |
| Inground pool cost in Oshkosh | 450 sq ft | $39,100 – $122,000 | +8% |
Flooring & interior in Oshkosh
Across these 3 projects, Oshkosh averages +4% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at +7% and tile flooring lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Oshkosh range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Oshkosh | 500 sq ft | $5,950 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Oshkosh | 500 sq ft | $2,150 – $7,300 | +5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Oshkosh | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $9,950 | +1% |
Oshkosh against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Oshkosh prices +7% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Wausau is the lowest at roughly level (80 miles) and Milwaukee the highest at +5% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WIthis page | 92.9 | 93.8 | +7% | |
| Appleton, WI | 20 miles | 92.4 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Green Bay, WI | 45 miles | 93.1 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 50 miles | 94.0 | 93.8 | +3% |
| Wausau, WI | 80 miles | 92.7 | 93.8 | level |
| Madison, WI | 85 miles | 97.3 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 90 miles | 96.9 | 93.8 | +5% |