What home projects cost in Indiana
Construction workers in Indiana earn $1,497 a week on average, -4.0% against the national $1,559. Because labour is roughly 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, that works out to about -1.8% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $3,200 less here than the national figure.
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Indiana pays more than 21 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Indiana | $64,400 – $96,600 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Indiana | $13,400 – $21,000 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Indiana | $28,300 – $42,500 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Indiana | $4,250 – $6,350 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Indiana | $25,400 – $41,400 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Indiana | $5,050 – $8,250 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Indiana | $5,500 – $8,600 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Indiana | $130,800 – $222,800 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Indiana | $5,200 – $8,100 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Indiana | $31,300 – $51,100 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Indiana | $2,750 – $4,350 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Indiana | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Indiana | $5,600 – $9,100 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Indiana | $6,250 – $10,200 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Indiana | $4,950 – $8,050 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Indiana | $4,300 – $7,000 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Indiana | $3,900 – $6,700 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Indiana | $32,700 – $55,700 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Indiana | $4,400 – $6,900 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Indiana | $7,200 – $11,200 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Indiana | $3,500 – $5,900 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Indiana | $2,800 – $4,650 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Indiana | $1,450 – $2,450 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Indiana | $1,950 – $3,350 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Indiana | $1,900 – $3,100 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Indiana | $5,200 – $8,500 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Indiana | $9,200 – $14,400 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Indiana | $4,500 – $7,300 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Indiana | $5,200 – $9,300 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Indiana | $1,000 – $1,900 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Indiana | $1,650 – $3,050 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Indiana | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Indiana | $3,900 – $6,900 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Indiana | $1,850 – $3,250 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Indiana | $5,550 – $10,300 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Indiana | $3,650 – $6,750 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Indiana figures are worked out
Every range on this page is the national estimate with one adjustment: the labour portion is scaled by what construction actually pays in Indiana.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Indiana averages $1,497 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.960. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.982.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Indiana is often wider than the gap between states. Materials are treated as national, which is close to true for lumber and shingles and less true where freight is long. Permit costs, local code and how busy contractors are that month move real quotes as much as wages do. Treat this as a starting point and get a written quote.
Questions about Indiana costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Indiana?
- Construction wages in Indiana run -4.0% against the national average of $1,559 a week. Labour is about 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, so that works out to roughly -1.8% on the price of a job. Indiana pays more than 21 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Indiana adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -1.8%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $3,200 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Indiana, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Indiana?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $650 to $1,050 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $130,800 to $222,800. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Indiana?
- They are state-level figures and should be read that way. The gap between a metro area and a rural county inside one state is often wider than the gap between two states, and the wage data behind this page does not resolve below the state. Use the range as a starting point for what to expect, then get an on-site quote, which is the only firm number.