{ "source": "RevenueLab", "source_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi", "dataset": "home_project_costs", "hub_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/home-project-cost-calculators", "updated": "2026-09-04", "currency": "USD", "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to RevenueLab.fyi", "citation": "RevenueLab — US home project costs 2026 (https://www.revenuelab.fyi/api/public/home-project-costs.json)", "notes": "Totals are all-in US national planning bands at a regional index of 1.00, including labor, materials, permits and typical contractor margin. Multiply by the regional index for a local estimate. Land is excluded from the new-build row.", "region_index": [ { "region": "Rural / small town", "index": 0.86, "examples": "Non-metro counties nationwide" }, { "region": "South metro", "index": 0.94, "examples": "Atlanta, Dallas, Tampa" }, { "region": "Midwest metro", "index": 1.02, "examples": "Columbus, Kansas City, Minneapolis" }, { "region": "US national average", "index": 1, "examples": "Baseline" }, { "region": "Mountain West", "index": 1.14, "examples": "Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City" }, { "region": "Northeast metro", "index": 1.28, "examples": "Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC" }, { "region": "West Coast metro", "index": 1.38, "examples": "Seattle, Los Angeles, Portland" }, { "region": "Highest-cost metro", "index": 1.55, "examples": "SF Bay Area, Manhattan" } ], "projects": [ { "project": "Build a new house (2,200 sq ft, mid grade)", "slug": "cost-to-build-a-house-calculator", "basis": "Whole build, excluding land", "low": 385000, "typical": 592000, "high": 880000, "main_cost_driver": "Finish grade $/sq ft and builder margin", "typical_contingency_pct": 10, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-build-a-house-calculator" }, { "project": "Home addition (400 sq ft)", "slug": "cost-to-build-a-home-addition-calculator", "basis": "Per project, conditioned space", "low": 68000, "typical": 105000, "high": 168000, "main_cost_driver": "Foundation type and whether HVAC is extended or added", "typical_contingency_pct": 15, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-build-a-home-addition-calculator" }, { "project": "Add a second story", "slug": "cost-to-add-a-second-story-calculator", "basis": "Per project, 1,000 sq ft added", "low": 160000, "typical": 245000, "high": 400000, "main_cost_driver": "Structural reinforcement and temporary housing", "typical_contingency_pct": 20, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-add-a-second-story-calculator" }, { "project": "Finish an attic", "slug": "cost-to-finish-an-attic-calculator", "basis": "Per project, 500 sq ft", "low": 28000, "typical": 48000, "high": 82000, "main_cost_driver": "Dormers, egress and floor-joist capacity", "typical_contingency_pct": 15, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-finish-an-attic-calculator" }, { "project": "Convert basement to a rental apartment", "slug": "cost-to-convert-basement-to-rental-apartment-calculator", "basis": "Per project, 800 sq ft legal unit", "low": 52000, "typical": 88000, "high": 145000, "main_cost_driver": "Egress window, ceiling height and separate entry", "typical_contingency_pct": 20, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-convert-basement-to-rental-apartment-calculator" }, { "project": "Add a bathroom", "slug": "cost-to-add-a-bathroom-calculator", "basis": "Per project, full bath", "low": 16000, "typical": 32000, "high": 62000, "main_cost_driver": "Distance to existing stack and drain runs", "typical_contingency_pct": 15, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-add-a-bathroom-calculator" }, { "project": "Replace a sewer line", "slug": "cost-to-replace-a-sewer-line-calculator", "basis": "Per project, 60 ft run", "low": 4500, "typical": 11500, "high": 26000, "main_cost_driver": "Trench vs trenchless and street-cut permits", "typical_contingency_pct": 20, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-replace-a-sewer-line-calculator" }, { "project": "Replace a driveway", "slug": "cost-to-replace-a-driveway-calculator", "basis": "Per project, 600 sq ft", "low": 3600, "typical": 7800, "high": 16500, "main_cost_driver": "Concrete vs asphalt vs pavers, plus demolition and haul-away", "typical_contingency_pct": 10, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-replace-a-driveway-calculator" }, { "project": "Install an inground pool", "slug": "cost-to-install-an-inground-pool-calculator", "basis": "Per project, gunite with basic decking", "low": 45000, "typical": 78000, "high": 135000, "main_cost_driver": "Shell material, decking area and code-required fencing", "typical_contingency_pct": 15, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-install-an-inground-pool-calculator" }, { "project": "Remove a tree and stump", "slug": "cost-to-remove-a-tree-and-stump-calculator", "basis": "Per tree, 60 ft height", "low": 650, "typical": 1450, "high": 3600, "main_cost_driver": "Height, proximity to structures and crane access", "typical_contingency_pct": 10, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-remove-a-tree-and-stump-calculator" }, { "project": "Move cross country", "slug": "cost-to-move-cross-country-calculator", "basis": "Per move, 3-bedroom, 1,800 miles", "low": 4200, "typical": 8600, "high": 15500, "main_cost_driver": "Shipment weight, full-service vs container, and season", "typical_contingency_pct": 10, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-move-cross-country-calculator" }, { "project": "Sell a house", "slug": "cost-to-sell-a-house-calculator", "basis": "Per sale, $450,000 price", "low": 27000, "typical": 38000, "high": 54000, "main_cost_driver": "Commission split, concessions and transfer taxes", "typical_contingency_pct": 0, "calculator_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cost-to-sell-a-house-calculator" } ] }