What home projects cost in Kansas
Construction workers in Kansas earn $1,408 a week on average, -9.7% 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 -4.4% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $7,800 less here than the national figure.
Idaho, lowest Alaska, highest
Kansas pays more than 14 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Kansas | $62,700 – $94,100 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Kansas | $13,000 – $20,400 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Kansas | $27,500 – $41,300 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Kansas | $4,100 – $6,200 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Kansas | $24,700 – $40,300 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Kansas | $4,900 – $8,000 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Kansas | $5,400 – $8,400 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Kansas | $127,400 – $217,000 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Kansas | $5,050 – $7,850 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Kansas | $30,600 – $49,800 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Kansas | $2,700 – $4,200 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Kansas | $600 – $1,000 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Kansas | $5,450 – $8,850 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Kansas | $6,050 – $9,850 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Kansas | $4,800 – $7,800 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Kansas | $4,200 – $6,800 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Kansas | $3,800 – $6,500 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Kansas | $31,900 – $54,300 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Kansas | $4,300 – $6,700 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Kansas | $7,000 – $10,900 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Kansas | $3,400 – $5,800 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Kansas | $2,700 – $4,500 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Kansas | $1,450 – $2,400 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Kansas | $1,900 – $3,300 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Kansas | $1,850 – $3,050 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Kansas | $5,100 – $8,300 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Kansas | $8,950 – $14,000 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Kansas | $4,350 – $7,150 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Kansas | $5,100 – $9,100 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Kansas | $1,000 – $1,900 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Kansas | $1,600 – $3,000 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Kansas | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Kansas | $3,800 – $6,700 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Kansas | $1,800 – $3,200 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Kansas | $5,450 – $10,100 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Kansas | $3,550 – $6,550 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Kansas 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 Kansas.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Kansas averages $1,408 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.903. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.956.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Kansas 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 Kansas costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Kansas?
- Construction wages in Kansas run -9.7% 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 -4.4% on the price of a job. Kansas pays more than 14 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Kansas adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -4.4%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $7,800 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Kansas, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Kansas?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $600 to $1,000 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $127,400 to $217,000. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Kansas?
- 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.