Home Improvement Costs in California (2026)
Planning a project in California? Compare costs across all project types with California-specific pricing. Labor rates are above the national average, and state sales tax is 7.25%.
Sales Tax Rate
7.25%
Labor Cost Index
1.25×
Projects Available
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Project Costs in California (2026)
outdoorDecks & Patios
Build a Deck
Mid-range estimate$2,897.11
$2,346.92$3,679.29
outdoorFencing
Install a Wooden Fence
Mid-range estimate$2,818.78
$2,339.08$4,979.50
indoorPainting
Paint a Room
Mid-range estimate$189.73
$141.46$340.95
indoorFlooring
Install Laminate or Hardwood Flooring
Mid-range estimate$1,211.85
$630.57$1,994.83
outdoorDecks & Patios
Install a Natural Stone Patio
Mid-range estimate$4,414.28
$3,047.87$6,948.19
indoorFlooring
Tile a Bathroom Floor
Mid-range estimate$219.56
$116.65$481.97
outdoorGardening
Build a Raised Garden Bed
Mid-range estimate$275.02
$241.09$353.70
outdoorDriveways & Concrete
Install a Concrete Driveway
Mid-range estimate$2,432.40
$2,432.40$2,432.40
outdoorFencing
Install a Vinyl Fence
Mid-range estimate$4,373.19
$3,451.80$5,701.35