Renovation Cost by City (2026)

Construction costs vary sharply by metro — New York runs about 1.45× the national average while Houston sits near 0.90×. Select your city to see every project priced for that location, with an interactive estimator you can print and take to contractors.

📅 Updated: August 19, 2026 📊 Source: HomeAdvisor / Angi True Cost Guide (2025), Remodeling Magazine / Zonda Cost vs. Value Report (2026), RSMeans Residential Cost Data (2025) — metro location factors ⚠️ Estimates only — not a quote

Pick your metro

New York, NY

1.45× national average

Highest U.S. construction costs; tight logistics and union labor.

San Jose, CA

1.42× national average

Bay Area premium on labor and permits.

San Francisco, CA

1.40× national average

Bay Area premium on labor and permits.

Boston, MA

1.30× national average

High labor rates and old-housing complexities.

Los Angeles, CA

1.28× national average

Permit fees and seismic requirements add cost.

Seattle, WA

1.25× national average

Strong demand and high labor rates.

Washington, D.C., DC

1.18× national average

Regulatory overhead and skilled-labor premiums.

Philadelphia, PA

1.10× national average

Above-average labor and material delivery.

Chicago, IL

1.12× national average

Winter-weather scheduling and union labor.

Denver, CO

1.10× national average

Fast growth keeps labor tight.

Portland, OR

1.08× national average

Above-average west-coast labor.

Miami, FL

1.08× national average

Hurricane-code requirements add cost.

Las Vegas, NV

0.98× national average

Near national average; hot-weather scheduling.

Phoenix, AZ

0.96× national average

Slightly below average; fast permitting in many jurisdictions.

Orlando, FL

0.93× national average

Below average; large contractor pool.

Austin, TX

0.95× national average

Below average but rising with demand.

Nashville, TN

0.93× national average

Below average; competitive market.

Charlotte, NC

0.92× national average

Below average; efficient builds.

Dallas, TX

0.92× national average

Below average; large supplier network.

Columbus, OH

0.95× national average

Near or below average.

Houston, TX

0.90× national average

Among the lowest major-metro costs.

Detroit, MI

0.95× national average

Below average.

Minneapolis, MN

1.02× national average

Near average; winter scheduling.

Kansas City, MO

0.94× national average

Below average; efficient Midwest builds.

Atlanta, GA

0.95× national average

Below average; large labor pool.

Important Disclaimer (YMYL)

Renovation costs are Your-Money-Your-Life (YMYL) decisions. Every figure here is a national average compiled from third-party industry sources and changes every year. They are estimates for planning only, not quotes or bids. Always confirm current pricing with licensed local contractors and obtain written, itemized bids before committing to a budget.