Construction Cost Guides by State and Project Type
Our cost guides use public data from the US Census Bureau, NAHB, and regional builder reports to give you realistic price ranges for building and remodeling across the United States. Every guide breaks down land, labor, materials, permits, and finishes so you can plan a budget that holds up in the real world.
Cost to Build by State
Georgia
Atlanta metro vs rural pricing
Read guideCalifornia
Coastal and inland ranges
Read guideTexas
DFW, Austin, Houston markets
Read guideFlorida
Wind zone and flood code costs
Read guideNorth Carolina
Piedmont, coast, and mountains
Read guideTennessee
Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis
Read guideAll 50 States
Cost per square foot compared by state
Read guideBy Home Size
1 Bedroom House
Real cost data and why small homes cost more per square foot.
2 Bedroom House
Full 2026 cost breakdown by size, state, and build method.
3 Bedroom House
Costs by size, 3 bed 2 bath numbers, and where the money goes.
3 Bedroom 2 Bath House
What the second bathroom adds, with a stage-by-stage breakdown.
4 Bedroom House
Cost breakdown by state, size, bathrooms, and finish level.
1,500 Sq Ft House
Real numbers by finish level, region, layout, and construction method.
Cost Per Square Foot
By size, finish level, and region.
Tools
Construction Cost Calculator
Free AI-powered estimates for all 50 states.