Home Improvement Cost Guides (2026)
Updated October 2026 · 6 projects · 306 cities
What a project costs depends on where you live. These guides price each job step by step from JobFlex's contractor price book, then adjust it to your city's construction labor and material costs. Every city page has a calculator and a way to get free quotes from local contractors.
How much does a new roof cost? About $13,200 at the U.S. average for a 2,000 sq ft roof.
- New York, NY$16,700
- Los Angeles, CA$14,500
- Chicago, IL$15,800
- Houston, TX$12,200
- Phoenix, AZ$12,800
- Dallas, TX$12,200
- Seattle, WA$16,500
- Atlanta, GA$12,800
How much does a new fence cost? About $6,450 at the U.S. average for 150 ft of fence.
- New York, NY$8,200
- Los Angeles, CA$7,100
- Chicago, IL$7,750
- Houston, TX$5,950
- Phoenix, AZ$6,250
- Dallas, TX$5,950
- Seattle, WA$8,050
- Atlanta, GA$6,250
How much does a new HVAC system cost? About $10,500 at the U.S. average for a 3-ton system.
- New York, NY$13,300
- Los Angeles, CA$11,500
- Chicago, IL$12,500
- Houston, TX$9,700
- Phoenix, AZ$10,200
- Dallas, TX$9,700
- Seattle, WA$13,100
- Atlanta, GA$10,200
How much does it cost to build a deck? About $11,300 at the U.S. average for a 300 sq ft deck.
- New York, NY$14,300
- Los Angeles, CA$12,400
- Chicago, IL$13,500
- Houston, TX$10,400
- Phoenix, AZ$10,900
- Dallas, TX$10,400
- Seattle, WA$14,100
- Atlanta, GA$10,900
How much does new siding cost? About $13,800 at the U.S. average for 2,000 sq ft of wall.
- New York, NY$17,500
- Los Angeles, CA$15,100
- Chicago, IL$16,500
- Houston, TX$12,600
- Phoenix, AZ$13,300
- Dallas, TX$12,600
- Seattle, WA$17,200
- Atlanta, GA$13,300
How much does it cost to paint a house? About $7,250 at the U.S. average for 2,500 sq ft of paintable surface.
- New York, NY$9,200
- Los Angeles, CA$7,950
- Chicago, IL$8,700
- Houston, TX$6,650
- Phoenix, AZ$7,050
- Dallas, TX$6,650
- Seattle, WA$9,050
- Atlanta, GA$7,050