Home project costs in Racine, WI
Every project we cover, priced for the Racine-Mount Pleasant metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Racine sits 133rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 96.0 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (236th). The metro has about 76,280 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 22 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 13 below, and 3 are level with it. French drain (+17%), gravel driveway (+13%) and inground pool (+12%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (−9%), hardwood flooring (−6%) and front door (−4%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Racine Batten Ap, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 16°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 October; for exterior installation, they are April through November.
What local trades earn in Racine
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.83 | $26.11 | $33.66 | $22.66 | 1.15 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.17 | $29.29 | $40.84 | $29.12 | 1.01 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $33.27 | $43.43 | $44.81 | $28.78 | 1.51 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.45 | $37.05 | $48.94 | $30.67 | 1.21 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.92 | $30.51 | $35.79 | $27.41 | 1.11 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.72 | $39.67 | $46.36 | $30.38 | 1.31 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.46 | $29.17 | $35.47 | $26.65 | 1.09 |
Concrete & paving in Racine
The 7 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Racine, from +3% (concrete slab) to +13% (gravel driveway).
| Project | Size | Racine range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Racine | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Racine | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $10,100 | +9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Racine | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,150 | +9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Racine | 1,000 sq ft | $2,850 – $11,500 | +13% |
| Paver patio cost in Racine | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,850 | +8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Racine | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,250 | +5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Racine | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | +5% |
Decks & outdoor in Racine
The 2 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Racine, from −2% (wood deck) to level (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Racine range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Racine | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,900 | −2% |
| Composite deck cost in Racine | 300 sq ft | $12,000 – $24,100 | level |
Building & additions in Racine
Across these 2 projects, Racine averages +2% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +3% and detached garage lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Racine range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Racine | 576 sq ft | $29,300 – $58,900 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in Racine | 300 sq ft | $39,200 – $79,300 | +3% |
Doors & windows in Racine
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Racine, from −4% (front door) to −1% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Racine range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Racine | 1 door | $700 – $3,600 | −2% |
| Storm door cost in Racine | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Racine | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Racine | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Racine | 1 door | $580 – $5,950 | −1% |
Fencing in Racine
The 4 jobs here average level versus the US in Racine, from −3% (vinyl fence) to +3% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Racine range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Racine | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Racine | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Racine | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,400 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Racine | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,400 | level |
Roofing & exterior in Racine
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Racine, from −3% (attic insulation) to +5% (metal roof).
| Project | Size | Racine range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Racine | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $12,900 | +4% |
| Metal roof cost in Racine | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $33,600 | +5% |
| Gutters cost in Racine | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Racine | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,400 | +1% |
| Attic insulation cost in Racine | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Racine
Across these 5 projects, Racine averages +2% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +7% and kitchen remodel lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Racine range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Racine | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Racine | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Racine | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Racine | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Racine | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Racine
Across these 5 projects, Racine averages +10% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +17% and sod installation lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Racine range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Racine | 60 linear ft | $700 – $2,450 | +17% |
| Retaining wall cost in Racine | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,100 – $14,500 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in Racine | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −1% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Racine | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,400 – $11,000 | +10% |
| Inground pool cost in Racine | 450 sq ft | $40,600 – $126,500 | +12% |
Flooring & interior in Racine
The 3 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Racine, from −9% (laminate flooring) to +2% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Racine range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Racine | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Racine | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Racine | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $9,950 | +2% |
Racine against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Racine comes out +2% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Sheboygan is the lowest at +3% (65 miles) and Chicago the highest at +21% (70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WIthis page | 96.0 | 93.8 | +2% | |
| Milwaukee, WI | 10 miles | 96.9 | 93.8 | +5% |
| Kenosha, WI | 15 miles | 101.1 | 106.2 | +7% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 65 miles | 94.0 | 93.8 | +3% |
| Janesville, WI | 65 miles | 93.7 | 93.8 | +6% |
| Chicago, IL | 70 miles | 103.6 | 107.3 | +21% |
| Rockford, IL | 70 miles | 92.2 | 93.6 | +8% |