What home projects cost in Michigan
Construction workers in Michigan earn $1,571 a week on average, +0.8% 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 +0.4% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $600 more here than the national figure.
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Michigan pays more than 34 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Michigan | $65,800 – $98,800 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Michigan | $13,700 – $21,500 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Michigan | $28,900 – $43,300 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Michigan | $4,300 – $6,500 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Michigan | $25,900 – $42,300 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Michigan | $5,150 – $8,350 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Michigan | $5,650 – $8,850 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Michigan | $133,600 – $227,600 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Michigan | $5,250 – $8,250 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Michigan | $32,100 – $52,300 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Michigan | $2,800 – $4,400 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Michigan | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Michigan | $5,750 – $9,350 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Michigan | $6,350 – $10,400 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Michigan | $5,000 – $8,200 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Michigan | $4,400 – $7,200 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Michigan | $4,000 – $6,800 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Michigan | $33,400 – $57,000 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Michigan | $4,500 – $7,100 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Michigan | $7,350 – $11,500 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Michigan | $3,550 – $6,050 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Michigan | $2,800 – $4,700 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Michigan | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Michigan | $2,000 – $3,400 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Michigan | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Michigan | $5,350 – $8,750 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Michigan | $9,350 – $14,600 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Michigan | $4,550 – $7,450 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Michigan | $5,350 – $9,550 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Michigan | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Michigan | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Michigan | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Michigan | $3,950 – $7,050 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Michigan | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Michigan | $5,700 – $10,600 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Michigan | $3,700 – $6,900 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Michigan 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 Michigan.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Michigan averages $1,571 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 1.008. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 1.004.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Michigan 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 Michigan costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Michigan?
- Construction wages in Michigan run +0.8% 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 +0.4% on the price of a job. Michigan pays more than 34 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Michigan adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same +0.4%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $600 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Michigan, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Michigan?
- 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 $133,600 to $227,600. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Michigan?
- 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.