Construction Costs in California
Construction in California costs more than the national average, with labor rates 35% higher.
Regional Cost Index
Labor
+35%
1.35x national baseline
Materials
+10%
1.10x national baseline
Permits
+20%
1.20x national baseline
Sales Tax
7.2%
Applied to taxable materials
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much more expensive is construction in California?+−
In California, labor costs are 35% above the national average, materials are 10% higher, and permit costs are 20% higher. The sales tax rate is 7.2%.
What ZIP codes does this region cover?+−
This region covers 0 ZIP code prefixes.
How are regional multipliers applied?+−
Our estimation engine applies regional multipliers to every resource in your estimate. Labor rates are adjusted by the labor multiplier, material costs by the material multiplier, and permit fees by the permit multiplier. Sales tax is added to taxable materials.
Can I get a localized estimate for my exact ZIP code?+−
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