What home projects cost in Rhode Island
Construction workers in Rhode Island earn $1,568 a week on average, +0.6% 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 +0.3% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $500 more here than the national figure.
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Rhode Island pays more than 33 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Rhode Island | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Rhode Island | $65,800 – $98,600 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Rhode Island | $13,700 – $21,400 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Rhode Island | $28,900 – $43,300 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Rhode Island | $4,300 – $6,500 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Rhode Island | $25,900 – $42,300 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Rhode Island | $5,150 – $8,350 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Rhode Island | $5,600 – $8,800 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Rhode Island | $133,600 – $227,400 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Rhode Island | $5,250 – $8,250 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Rhode Island | $32,000 – $52,200 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Rhode Island | $2,800 – $4,400 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Rhode Island | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Rhode Island | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Rhode Island | $5,700 – $9,300 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Rhode Island | $6,350 – $10,400 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Rhode Island | $5,000 – $8,200 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Rhode Island | $4,400 – $7,200 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Rhode Island | $4,000 – $6,800 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Rhode Island | $33,400 – $57,000 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Rhode Island | $4,500 – $7,100 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Rhode Island | $7,350 – $11,500 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Rhode Island | $3,550 – $6,050 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Rhode Island | $2,800 – $4,700 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Rhode Island | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Rhode Island | $2,000 – $3,400 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Rhode Island | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Rhode Island | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Rhode Island | $5,300 – $8,700 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Rhode Island | $9,350 – $14,600 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Rhode Island | $4,550 – $7,450 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Rhode Island | $5,350 – $9,450 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Rhode Island | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Rhode Island | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Rhode Island | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Rhode Island | $3,950 – $7,050 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Rhode Island | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Rhode Island | $5,650 – $10,500 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Rhode Island | $3,700 – $6,900 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Rhode Island averages $1,568 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 1.006. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 1.003.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Rhode Island?
- Construction wages in Rhode Island run +0.6% 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 +0.3% on the price of a job. Rhode Island pays more than 33 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Rhode Island adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same +0.3%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $500 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Rhode Island, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Rhode Island?
- 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 $227,400. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Rhode Island?
- 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.