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New driveway cost in Colorado
Most homeowners pay $4,350 – $7,250 (mid-range, typical $5,550, before sales tax), 3% above the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4,200 $3,300 – $5,450 | $1,911 | $2,298 |
| Mid-range | $5,550 $4,350 – $7,250 | $2,854 | $2,721 |
| Premium | $11,700 $9,150 – $15,300 | $6,822 | $4,925 |
Why prices in Colorado are different
Labour makes up about 51% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Colorado cost about 6% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% above the national figure.
Colorado ranks 21 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $4,250 | $5,650 | $11,900 |
| Boulder, CO | $4,200 | $5,550 | $12,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $4,150 | $5,550 | $11,400 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $4,200 | $5,550 | $11,700 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $4,250 | $5,550 | $11,400 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $4,200 | $5,500 | $11,600 |
| Greeley, CO | $4,150 | $5,500 | $11,400 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $4,150 | $5,450 | $11,300 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $4,100 | $5,350 | $10,900 |
| Pueblo, CO | $4,100 | $5,350 | $10,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new driveway cost in Colorado?
A mid-range job typically costs $5,550 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $4,350 and $7,250. A basic job is about $4,200 and a premium one about $11,700.
Is new driveway more expensive in Colorado than the national average?
Colorado: 3% above the national average. Labour makes up about 51% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Colorado cost about 6% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Colorado?
About 51% at the mid-range level, around 39 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Colorado is it most expensive?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is the most expensive area at about $5,650 for a mid-range job, and Pueblo, CO the least expensive at about $5,350.
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