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Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN · 2.2 million people

New driveway cost in Indianapolis, IN

Most homeowners pay $4,400 – $7,350 (mid-range, typical $5,650, before sales tax), 5% above the national average and 1% above the Indiana average.

Most homeowners pay

$4,400 – $7,350Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN · 538 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $5,650
Labour $2,924Materials $2,721Work hours: 38.6

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Price levels in Indianapolis, IN

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$4,350
$3,400 – $5,650
$2,036$2,298
Mid-range$5,650
$4,400 – $7,350
$2,924$2,721
Premium$10,700
$8,400 – $14,000
$5,813$4,925

Why prices in Indianapolis, IN are different

Labor is about 52% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Indianapolis, IN area cost about 9% 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 5% above the national figure and 1% above the Indiana average.

Indianapolis, IN ranks 31 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 Indianapolis, IN?

A mid-range job typically costs $5,650 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $4,400 – $7,350. Basic is about $4,350 and premium about $10,700.

Is new driveway more expensive in Indianapolis, IN than elsewhere in Indiana?

Indianapolis, IN: 1% above the Indiana average of $5,600. Labor is about 52% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Indianapolis, IN area cost about 9% 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 5% above the national figure and 1% above the Indiana average.

How does Indianapolis, IN compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Indianapolis, IN ranks 31 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $5,400.

How much of the price is labor in Indianapolis, IN?

About 52% 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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