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Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA · 574,000 people

New driveway cost in Scranton, PA

Most homeowners pay $4,250 – $7,100 (mid-range, typical $5,450, before sales tax), 1% above the national average and 3% below the Pennsylvania average.

Most homeowners pay

$4,250 – $7,100Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA · 538 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $5,450
Labour $2,732Materials $2,721Work hours: 38.6

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Price levels in Scranton, PA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$4,200
$3,300 – $5,500
$1,926$2,298
Mid-range$5,450
$4,250 – $7,100
$2,732$2,721
Premium$10,600
$8,250 – $13,800
$5,672$4,925

Why prices in Scranton, PA are different

Labor is about 50% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Scranton, PA area cost about 2% 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 1% above the national figure and 3% below the Pennsylvania average.

Scranton, PA ranks 57 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 Scranton, PA?

A mid-range job typically costs $5,450 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $4,250 – $7,100. Basic is about $4,200 and premium about $10,600.

Is new driveway more expensive in Scranton, PA than elsewhere in Pennsylvania?

Scranton, PA: 3% below the Pennsylvania average of $5,600. Labor is about 50% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Scranton, PA area cost about 2% 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 1% above the national figure and 3% below the Pennsylvania average.

How does Scranton, PA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Scranton, PA ranks 57 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $5,400.

How much of the price is labor in Scranton, PA?

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 cities.

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

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