Cost to Build by State (2026)
Construction costs the same materials everywhere but very different labor. These pages take the national cost of each project type and adjust it for your state's construction wage rates (BLS QCEW), so "cost to build a warehouse in Texas" and "in California" show real, different numbers. Pick a project type below.
Kitchen Remodel4 states
$100–$500/SF U.S.ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)3 states
$133–$500/SF U.S.Apartment Building3 states
$150–$350/SF U.S.Basement Finishing3 states
$22–$94/SF U.S.Bathroom Remodel3 states
$125–$667/SF U.S.Concrete Slab3 states
$5–$25/SF U.S.Data Center Construction3 states
$600–$1,500/SF U.S.Deck Building3 states
$17–$117/SF U.S.Fence Installation3 states
Cost by stateGarage Construction3 states
$40–$130/SF U.S.Hospital Construction3 states
$400–$1,100/SF U.S.Hotel Construction3 states
$150–$550/SF U.S.Medical Office Building3 states
$250–$600/SF U.S.New Home Construction3 states
$90–$250/SF U.S.Roof Replacement3 states
$4–$15/SF U.S.Room Addition3 states
$75–$300/SF U.S.School Construction3 states
$250–$500/SF U.S.Self-Storage Facility3 states
$25–$75/SF U.S.Siding Replacement3 states
$4.5–$23/SF U.S.Window Replacement3 states
Cost by stateBarndominium2 states
$40–$150/SF U.S.Custom Home Build2 states
$117–$400/SF U.S.Driveway Paving2 states
$5–$30/SF U.S.Flooring Installation2 states
$3–$18/SF U.S.Interior Painting2 states
$1–$6/SF U.S.Retaining Wall2 states
Cost by stateCold Storage Warehouse1 state
$130–$350/SF U.S.Garage Door Replacement1 state
Cost by stateFor the full national picture, see The 2026 Construction Cost Index. To estimate a specific project, use the free construction cost estimator.