Construction Cost Data Covering 50+ Cities and 30+ Trades
Updated with 2026 RSMeans benchmarks and regional tariff adjustments. Residential, commercial, and specialty trade cost data — all free, all sourced.
What's in the Database
BuildStackHub publishes structured cost data for the project types contractors estimate most frequently. Coverage spans residential renovation, ground-up commercial, and specialty trades — each page includes cost ranges, regional adjustments, labor breakdowns, and key cost drivers.
2026 Data Quality Standards
All cost data is benchmarked against RSMeans 2026 annual cost data, cross-referenced against regional labor rate databases, and adjusted for 2026 tariff impacts on key materials (lumber, steel, copper, and imported building components). Pages are reviewed quarterly or when major market events occur.
Coverage by Project Type and Market
The table below shows which project types have dedicated cost pages for each metro market. Markets shown are those with full coverage — the AI estimator covers all US markets using regional adjustment factors.
| City | Region | Room Addition | Kitchen Remodel | Bath Remodel | Commercial Build-out | New Construction | Welding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | South | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dallas | South | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Austin | South | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Phoenix | Southwest | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Charlotte | Southeast | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Nashville | Southeast | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Miami | Southeast | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Seattle | Pacific NW | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minneapolis | Midwest | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Ashburn, VA | Mid-Atlantic | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
✓ = dedicated cost page with line-item breakdowns · — = covered by AI estimator regional adjustment, no dedicated page yet
Browse Cost Pages by City
Each city page includes full cost breakdowns, cost per square foot ranges, labor rates, permit fees, and year-over-year cost trends.
Trades Covered
Cost data, licensing guides, and certification pathways are available for the following trade categories. The AI estimator covers all trades for any US location.
Data Provenance and Standards
BuildStackHub is committed to data transparency. Every cost figure on the platform can be traced to a specific source and update cycle:
- RSMeans 2026 — National baseline for all assembly-level cost data. Published by Gordian, the industry standard since 1942.
- City Cost Indexes (CCI) — Regional adjustment multipliers applied to both labor and material components for each metro market.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for trade-specific labor rate validation.
- 2026 Tariff Schedules — Material cost adjustments reflecting current tariff rates on lumber, steel, copper, and imported building components.
For full details on how these sources are combined and applied, see our Methodology page.