Pool Construction Cost Comparison: 20 Cities
Updated March 2026 · Prices adjusted for local market conditions
Cheapest
San Antonio, TX
$35,200
Average (20 cities)
National
$38,420
Most Expensive
San Diego, CA
$47,200
Cost by City (Average)
Detailed Comparison
| City | Low | Average | High | Avg Wage | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $22,000 | $35,200 | $57,200 | $20.5/hr | 0.88x |
| Indianapolis, IN | $22,250 | $35,600 | $57,850 | $22.3/hr | 0.89x |
| Columbus, OH | $22,500 | $36,000 | $58,500 | $23/hr | 0.9x |
| Jacksonville, FL | $22,750 | $36,400 | $59,150 | $21.2/hr | 0.91x |
| Boise, ID | $23,000 | $36,800 | $59,800 | $21.9/hr | 0.92x |
| Phoenix, AZ | $23,250 | $37,200 | $60,450 | $22.8/hr | 0.93x |
| Charlotte, NC | $23,500 | $37,600 | $61,100 | $22.15/hr | 0.94x |
| Orlando, FL | $23,500 | $37,600 | $61,100 | $21.4/hr | 0.94x |
| Houston, TX | $23,750 | $38,000 | $61,750 | $22.45/hr | 0.95x |
| Raleigh, NC | $23,750 | $38,000 | $61,750 | $22.4/hr | 0.95x |
| Tampa, FL | $23,750 | $38,000 | $61,750 | $21.6/hr | 0.95x |
| Fort Myers, FL | $24,000 | $38,400 | $62,400 | $21.3/hr | 0.96x |
| Nashville, TN | $24,000 | $38,400 | $62,400 | $22.7/hr | 0.96x |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $24,000 | $38,400 | $62,400 | $22.6/hr | 0.96x |
| Dallas, TX | $24,250 | $38,800 | $63,050 | $23.1/hr | 0.97x |
| Atlanta, GA | $24,250 | $38,800 | $63,050 | $22.85/hr | 0.97x |
| Las Vegas, NV | $24,500 | $39,200 | $63,700 | $24.5/hr | 0.98x |
| Austin, TX | $25,500 | $40,800 | $66,300 | $23.65/hr | 1.02x |
| Denver, CO | $26,250 | $42,000 | $68,250 | $25.3/hr | 1.05x |
| San Diego, CA | $29,500 | $47,200 | $76,700 | $27.8/hr | 1.18x |