What home projects cost in Minnesota
Construction workers in Minnesota earn $1,704 a week on average, +9.3% 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 +4.2% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $7,500 more here than the national figure.
Idaho, lowest Alaska, highest
Minnesota pays more than 42 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Minnesota | $68,300 – $102,500 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Minnesota | $14,200 – $22,200 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Minnesota | $30,000 – $45,000 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Minnesota | $4,500 – $6,800 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Minnesota | $26,900 – $43,900 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Minnesota | $5,350 – $8,750 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Minnesota | $5,850 – $9,150 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Minnesota | $138,800 – $236,300 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Minnesota | $5,500 – $8,600 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Minnesota | $33,300 – $54,300 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Minnesota | $2,950 – $4,600 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Minnesota | $650 – $1,150 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Minnesota | $5,950 – $9,650 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Minnesota | $6,600 – $10,800 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Minnesota | $5,250 – $8,550 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Minnesota | $4,550 – $7,450 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Minnesota | $4,200 – $7,100 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Minnesota | $34,700 – $59,100 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Minnesota | $4,700 – $7,300 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Minnesota | $7,600 – $11,900 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Minnesota | $3,700 – $6,300 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Minnesota | $2,950 – $4,900 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Minnesota | $1,600 – $2,650 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Minnesota | $2,050 – $3,550 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Minnesota | $2,000 – $3,300 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Minnesota | $5,550 – $9,050 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Minnesota | $9,750 – $15,300 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Minnesota | $4,750 – $7,750 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Minnesota | $5,550 – $9,850 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Minnesota | $1,100 – $2,000 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Minnesota | $1,750 – $3,250 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Minnesota | $1,200 – $2,100 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Minnesota | $4,150 – $7,350 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Minnesota | $1,950 – $3,450 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Minnesota | $5,900 – $11,000 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Minnesota | $3,850 – $7,150 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Minnesota averages $1,704 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 1.093. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 1.042.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Minnesota 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 Minnesota costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Minnesota?
- Construction wages in Minnesota run +9.3% 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 +4.2% on the price of a job. Minnesota pays more than 42 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Minnesota adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same +4.2%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $7,500 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Minnesota, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Minnesota?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $650 to $1,150 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $138,800 to $236,300. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Minnesota?
- 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.