Basement Finish Cost by City (2026)
Framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, and a half bath in an unfinished basement. Below are typical costs for a 1,000 sq ft basement, adjusted for each metro's construction-cost factor relative to the national average. Use the interactive estimator to set your scope and print a take-to-contractor plan.
Basement Finish cost across U.S. metros
Costs reflect each city's location factor applied to national-average typical-project ranges (medium scope). Select any city to open its full regional cost page with every project priced.
| City | Factor | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1.45× | $29,000 | $55,100 | $94,250 |
| San Jose, CA | 1.42× | $28,400 | $53,960 | $92,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.40× | $28,000 | $53,200 | $91,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.30× | $26,000 | $49,400 | $84,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.28× | $25,600 | $48,640 | $83,200 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.25× | $25,000 | $47,500 | $81,250 |
| Washington, D.C., DC | 1.18× | $23,600 | $44,840 | $76,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1.10× | $22,000 | $41,800 | $71,500 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.12× | $22,400 | $42,560 | $72,800 |
| Denver, CO | 1.10× | $22,000 | $41,800 | $71,500 |
| Portland, OR | 1.08× | $21,600 | $41,040 | $70,200 |
| Miami, FL | 1.08× | $21,600 | $41,040 | $70,200 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 0.98× | $19,600 | $37,240 | $63,700 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 0.96× | $19,200 | $36,480 | $62,400 |
| Orlando, FL | 0.93× | $18,600 | $35,340 | $60,450 |
| Austin, TX | 0.95× | $19,000 | $36,100 | $61,750 |
| Nashville, TN | 0.93× | $18,600 | $35,340 | $60,450 |
| Charlotte, NC | 0.92× | $18,400 | $34,960 | $59,800 |
| Dallas, TX | 0.92× | $18,400 | $34,960 | $59,800 |
| Columbus, OH | 0.95× | $19,000 | $36,100 | $61,750 |
| Houston, TX | 0.90× | $18,000 | $34,200 | $58,500 |
| Detroit, MI | 0.95× | $19,000 | $36,100 | $61,750 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1.02× | $20,400 | $38,760 | $66,300 |
| Kansas City, MO | 0.94× | $18,800 | $35,720 | $61,100 |
| Atlanta, GA | 0.95× | $19,000 | $36,100 | $61,750 |
Scope multipliers: Small/partial 0.65×, Medium/typical 1.0×, Large/luxury 1.6×. Estimates are planning figures, not bids.
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; material choice, finish level, and site conditions can move any number 20–30% or more. Always confirm current pricing with licensed local contractors and obtain written, itemized bids before committing to a budget.