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2018 Cost vs Value Report

This site compares average cost for 21 popular remodeling projects in 149 markets with the value those projects retain at resale in 100 U.S. markets. Check out this year's trends and how they compare to prior years.
Step 1: National
Step 2: Regional
Step 3: City

National Data

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2018 National Averages

Project
Job Cost
Resale Value
Cost Recouped
Change vs 2017
Garage Door Replacement
Job Cost:  $3,470
Resale Value:  $3,411
Cost Recouped:  98.3%
$3,470 $3,411 98.3%
Manufactured Stone Veneer
Job Cost:  $8,221
Resale Value:  $7,986
Cost Recouped:  97.1%
$8,221 $7,986 97.1%
Entry Door Replacement | Steel
Job Cost:  $1,471
Resale Value:  $1,344
Cost Recouped:  91.3%
$1,471 $1,344 91.3%
Deck Addition | Wood
Job Cost:  $10,950
Resale Value:  $9,065
Cost Recouped:  82.8%
$10,950 $9,065 82.8%
Minor Kitchen Remodel | Midrange
Job Cost:  $21,198
Resale Value:  $17,193
Cost Recouped:  81.1%
$21,198 $17,193 81.1%
Siding Replacement
Job Cost:  $15,072
Resale Value:  $11,554
Cost Recouped:  76.7%
$15,072 $11,554 76.7%
Window Replacement | Vinyl
Job Cost:  $15,955
Resale Value:  $11,855
Cost Recouped:  74.3%
$15,955 $11,855 74.3%
Bath Remodel | Universal Design
Job Cost:  $16,393
Resale Value:  $11,581
Cost Recouped:  70.6%
$16,393 $11,581 70.6%
Bath Remodel | Midrange
Job Cost:  $19,134
Resale Value:  $13,422
Cost Recouped:  70.1%
$19,134 $13,422 70.1%
Window Replacement | Wood
Job Cost:  $19,391
Resale Value:  $13,468
Cost Recouped:  69.5%
$19,391 $13,468 69.5%
Roofing Replacement | Asphalt Shingles
Job Cost:  $20,939
Resale Value:  $14,320
Cost Recouped:  68.4%
$20,939 $14,320 68.4%
Grand Entrance | Fiberglass
Job Cost:  $8,591
Resale Value:  $5,809
Cost Recouped:  67.6%
$8,591 $5,809 67.6%
Deck Addition | Composite
Job Cost:  $17,668
Resale Value:  $11,239
Cost Recouped:  63.6%
$17,668 $11,239 63.6%
Bathroom Addition | Midrange
Job Cost:  $44,717
Resale Value:  $26,769
Cost Recouped:  59.9%
$44,717 $26,769 59.9%
Major Kitchen Remodel | Midrange
Job Cost:  $63,829
Resale Value:  $37,637
Cost Recouped:  59.0%
$63,829 $37,637 59.0%
Primary Suite Addition | Midrange
Job Cost:  $123,420
Resale Value:  $69,807
Cost Recouped:  56.6%
$123,420 $69,807 56.6%
Bath Remodel | Upscale
Job Cost:  $61,662
Resale Value:  $34,633
Cost Recouped:  56.2%
$61,662 $34,633 56.2%
Bathroom Addition | Upscale
Job Cost:  $83,869
Resale Value:  $45,752
Cost Recouped:  54.6%
$83,869 $45,752 54.6%
Major Kitchen Remodel | Upscale
Job Cost:  $125,721
Resale Value:  $67,212
Cost Recouped:  53.5%
$125,721 $67,212 53.5%
Primary Suite Addition | Upscale
Job Cost:  $256,229
Resale Value:  $123,797
Cost Recouped:  48.3%
$256,229 $123,797 48.3%
Backyard Patio
Job Cost:  $54,130
Resale Value:  $25,769
Cost Recouped:  47.6%
$54,130 $25,769 47.6%
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