Home Addition Cost Comparison: 20 Cities
Updated March 2026 · Prices adjusted for local market conditions
Cheapest
San Antonio, TX
$39,600
Average (20 cities)
National
$43,223
Most Expensive
San Diego, CA
$53,100
Cost by City (Average)
Detailed Comparison
| City | Low | Average | High | Avg Wage | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $17,600 | $39,600 | $70,400 | $20.5/hr | 0.88x |
| Indianapolis, IN | $17,800 | $40,050 | $71,200 | $22.3/hr | 0.89x |
| Columbus, OH | $18,000 | $40,500 | $72,000 | $23/hr | 0.9x |
| Jacksonville, FL | $18,200 | $40,950 | $72,800 | $21.2/hr | 0.91x |
| Boise, ID | $18,400 | $41,400 | $73,600 | $21.9/hr | 0.92x |
| Phoenix, AZ | $18,600 | $41,850 | $74,400 | $22.8/hr | 0.93x |
| Charlotte, NC | $18,800 | $42,300 | $75,200 | $22.15/hr | 0.94x |
| Orlando, FL | $18,800 | $42,300 | $75,200 | $21.4/hr | 0.94x |
| Houston, TX | $19,000 | $42,750 | $76,000 | $22.45/hr | 0.95x |
| Raleigh, NC | $19,000 | $42,750 | $76,000 | $22.4/hr | 0.95x |
| Tampa, FL | $19,000 | $42,750 | $76,000 | $21.6/hr | 0.95x |
| Fort Myers, FL | $19,200 | $43,200 | $76,800 | $21.3/hr | 0.96x |
| Nashville, TN | $19,200 | $43,200 | $76,800 | $22.7/hr | 0.96x |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $19,200 | $43,200 | $76,800 | $22.6/hr | 0.96x |
| Dallas, TX | $19,400 | $43,650 | $77,600 | $23.1/hr | 0.97x |
| Atlanta, GA | $19,400 | $43,650 | $77,600 | $22.85/hr | 0.97x |
| Las Vegas, NV | $19,600 | $44,100 | $78,400 | $24.5/hr | 0.98x |
| Austin, TX | $20,400 | $45,900 | $81,600 | $23.65/hr | 1.02x |
| Denver, CO | $21,000 | $47,250 | $84,000 | $25.3/hr | 1.05x |
| San Diego, CA | $23,600 | $53,100 | $94,400 | $27.8/hr | 1.18x |