What Things Cost in Boston
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Boston, calibrated to Massachusetts labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Boston Market Rates
Boston runs 29% above the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
1.26×
26% above avg
+26% vs national
Labor Rates
1.32×
32% above avg
+32% vs national
Overall Factor
1.29×
29% above avg
+29% vs national
Boston Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Boston, MA — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$5 – $18
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Aluminum Decking
$5 – $18
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$7 – $9
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Assemble a Shed
$191 – $437
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Backfill Post Hole
$233 – $672
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Bathroom Flooring
$5 – $18
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Bedroom Door
$5 – $18
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Brick Paver
$5 – $18
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$3 – $6
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Most-Used in Boston
The trades Boston owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Boston Market Factors
- Materials run 26% above the national average
- Crew labor runs 32% above the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 1.29× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Massachusetts
- Seasonal demand swings that move Boston pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Boston — not generic national figures
- 2026 pricing assumptions across materials and labor
- Separate labor and material line items, not a single blended number
- Add-on toggles for demo, disposal, and site prep
- Connect with 3,298 contractors in Boston
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