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Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 5.0 million people
Deck building cost in Boston, MA
Most homeowners pay $11,400 – $19,000 (mid-range, typical $14,600, before sales tax), 12% above the national average and in line with the Massachusetts average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Boston, MA
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $12,900 $10,100 – $16,800 | $7,427 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $14,600 $11,400 – $19,000 | $8,534 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $24,500 $19,100 – $31,900 | $12,571 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Boston, MA are different
Labor is about 58% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 24% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 12% above the national figure and in line with the Massachusetts average.
Boston, MA ranks 7 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| Boston, MA | $14,600 |
| Deck building cost in Worcester, MA | $14,400 |
| Massachusetts average | $14,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Boston, MA?
A mid-range job typically costs $14,600 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $11,400 – $19,000. Basic is about $12,900 and premium about $24,500.
Is deck building more expensive in Boston, MA than elsewhere in Massachusetts?
Boston, MA: in line with the Massachusetts average of $14,600. Labor is about 58% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 24% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 12% above the national figure and in line with the Massachusetts average.
How does Boston, MA compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Boston, MA ranks 7 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,000.
How much of the price is labor in Boston, MA?
About 58% at the mid-range level, around 76 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.
Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.