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2014 Cost vs Value Report

This site compares average cost for 30 popular remodeling projects 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. Editor's Note: Please see here for an important update.

Regional City Data - Des Moines, Iowa

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Des Moines, Iowa
City data for 23 projects, including:
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Des Moines, Iowa  2014 West North Central Averages

Project
Job Cost
Resale Value
Cost Recouped
Change vs 2013
Attic Bedroom
Job Cost:  $48,255   $49,378
Resale Value:  $36,204   $33,595
Cost Recouped:  75.0%   68.0%
$48,255   $49,378 $36,204   $33,595 75.0%   68.0%
Deck Addition | Wood
Job Cost:  $9,121   $9,551
Resale Value:  $6,129   $6,512
Cost Recouped:  67.2%   68.0%
$9,121   $9,551 $6,129   $6,512 67.2%   68.0%
Siding Replacement | Fiber-Cement
Job Cost:  $12,993   $13,412
Resale Value:  $8,700   $9,596
Cost Recouped:  67.0%   72.0%
$12,993   $13,412 $8,700   $9,596 67.0%   72.0%
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