What home projects cost in North Dakota
Construction workers in North Dakota earn $1,540 a week on average, -1.2% 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 -0.5% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $1,000 less here than the national figure.
Idaho, lowest Alaska, highest
North Dakota pays more than 29 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In North Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in North Dakota | $65,300 – $97,900 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in North Dakota | $13,600 – $21,200 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in North Dakota | $28,600 – $43,000 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in North Dakota | $4,300 – $6,400 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in North Dakota | $25,700 – $41,900 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in North Dakota | $5,100 – $8,300 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in North Dakota | $5,600 – $8,700 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in North Dakota | $132,500 – $225,500 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in North Dakota | $5,250 – $8,150 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in North Dakota | $31,800 – $51,800 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in North Dakota | $2,800 – $4,400 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In North Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in North Dakota | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in North Dakota | $5,650 – $9,250 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in North Dakota | $6,300 – $10,300 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in North Dakota | $5,000 – $8,100 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in North Dakota | $4,350 – $7,150 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in North Dakota | $3,950 – $6,750 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in North Dakota | $33,200 – $56,400 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in North Dakota | $4,500 – $7,000 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in North Dakota | $7,250 – $11,300 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in North Dakota | $3,500 – $6,000 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in North Dakota | $2,800 – $4,700 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in North Dakota | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in North Dakota | $2,000 – $3,400 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In North Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in North Dakota | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in North Dakota | $5,300 – $8,600 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in North Dakota | $9,300 – $14,500 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in North Dakota | $4,500 – $7,400 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in North Dakota | $5,300 – $9,400 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in North Dakota | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in North Dakota | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in North Dakota | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in North Dakota | $3,900 – $7,000 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in North Dakota | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in North Dakota | $5,650 – $10,500 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in North Dakota | $3,650 – $6,850 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the North Dakota 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 North Dakota.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. North Dakota averages $1,540 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.988. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.995.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside North Dakota 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 North Dakota costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in North Dakota?
- Construction wages in North Dakota run -1.2% 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 -0.5% on the price of a job. North Dakota pays more than 29 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the North Dakota adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -0.5%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $1,000 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in North Dakota, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in North Dakota?
- 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 $132,500 to $225,500. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in North Dakota?
- 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.