What home projects cost in New York
Construction workers in New York earn $1,712 a week on average, +9.8% 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 +4.4% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $7,900 more here than the national figure.
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New York pays more than 43 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In New York | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in New York | $68,500 – $102,700 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in New York | $14,300 – $22,300 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in New York | $30,100 – $45,100 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in New York | $4,500 – $6,800 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in New York | $27,000 – $44,000 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in New York | $5,350 – $8,750 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in New York | $5,850 – $9,150 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in New York | $139,000 – $236,800 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in New York | $5,500 – $8,600 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in New York | $33,400 – $54,400 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in New York | $2,950 – $4,600 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In New York | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in New York | $650 – $1,150 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in New York | $5,950 – $9,750 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in New York | $6,600 – $10,800 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in New York | $5,250 – $8,550 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in New York | $4,550 – $7,450 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in New York | $4,200 – $7,100 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in New York | $34,800 – $59,200 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in New York | $4,700 – $7,300 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in New York | $7,600 – $11,900 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in New York | $3,700 – $6,300 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in New York | $2,950 – $4,900 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in New York | $1,600 – $2,650 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in New York | $2,050 – $3,550 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In New York | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in New York | $2,000 – $3,300 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in New York | $5,550 – $9,050 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in New York | $9,750 – $15,300 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in New York | $4,750 – $7,750 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in New York | $5,600 – $9,900 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in New York | $1,100 – $2,000 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in New York | $1,750 – $3,250 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in New York | $1,200 – $2,100 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in New York | $4,150 – $7,350 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in New York | $1,950 – $3,450 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in New York | $5,900 – $11,000 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in New York | $3,850 – $7,150 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the New York 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 New York.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. New York averages $1,712 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 1.098. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 1.044.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside New York 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 New York costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in New York?
- Construction wages in New York run +9.8% 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 +4.4% on the price of a job. New York pays more than 43 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the New York 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 $7,900 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in New York, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in New York?
- 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 $139,000 to $236,800. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in New York?
- 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.