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New driveway cost in Iowa
Most homeowners pay $4,250 – $7,100 (mid-range, typical $5,450, before sales tax), 1% above the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4,250 $3,300 – $5,500 | $1,934 | $2,298 |
| Mid-range | $5,450 $4,250 – $7,100 | $2,742 | $2,721 |
| Premium | $10,800 $8,450 – $14,100 | $5,892 | $4,925 |
Why prices in Iowa are different
Labour makes up about 50% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Iowa cost about 2% 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 1% above the national figure.
Iowa ranks 25 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $4,450 | $5,600 | $10,700 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $4,300 | $5,550 | $11,700 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $4,300 | $5,500 | $10,800 |
| Ames, IA | $4,300 | $5,450 | $11,600 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $4,250 | $5,450 | $10,900 |
| Dubuque, IA | $4,250 | $5,450 | $11,200 |
| Iowa City, IA | $4,200 | $5,450 | $10,900 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $4,250 | $5,450 | $10,800 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $4,200 | $5,350 | $10,500 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $4,150 | $5,350 | $10,500 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $4,200 | $5,350 | $10,700 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $4,200 | $5,000 | $10,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new driveway cost in Iowa?
A mid-range job typically costs $5,450 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $4,250 and $7,100. A basic job is about $4,250 and a premium one about $10,800.
Is new driveway more expensive in Iowa than the national average?
Iowa: 1% above the national average. Labour makes up about 50% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Iowa cost about 2% 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 1% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Iowa?
About 50% 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 Iowa is it most expensive?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL is the most expensive area at about $5,600 for a mid-range job, and Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $5,000.
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