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Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · 6.4 million people

New driveway cost in Atlanta, GA

Most homeowners pay $3,850 – $6,400 (mid-range, typical $4,950, before sales tax), 8% below the national average and 1% above the Georgia average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,850 – $6,400Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · 538 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,950
Labour $2,207Materials $2,721Work hours: 38.6

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Price levels in Atlanta, GA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,950
$3,100 – $5,150
$1,676$2,298
Mid-range$4,950
$3,850 – $6,400
$2,207$2,721
Premium$10,700
$8,350 – $13,900
$5,752$4,925

Why prices in Atlanta, GA are different

Labor is about 45% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Atlanta, GA area cost about 18% less 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 8% below the national figure and 1% above the Georgia average.

Atlanta, GA ranks 85 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does new driveway cost in Atlanta, GA?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,950 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,850 – $6,400. Basic is about $3,950 and premium about $10,700.

Is new driveway more expensive in Atlanta, GA than elsewhere in Georgia?

Atlanta, GA: 1% above the Georgia average of $4,900. Labor is about 45% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Atlanta, GA area cost about 18% less 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 8% below the national figure and 1% above the Georgia average.

How does Atlanta, GA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Atlanta, GA ranks 85 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $5,400.

How much of the price is labor in Atlanta, GA?

About 45% 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 cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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