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Providence-Warwick, RI-MA · 1.7 million people

New driveway cost in Providence, RI

Most homeowners pay $4,450 – $7,450 (mid-range, typical $5,700, before sales tax), 6% above the national average and in line with the Rhode Island average.

Most homeowners pay

$4,450 – $7,450Providence-Warwick, RI-MA · 538 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $5,700
Labour $2,991Materials $2,721Work hours: 38.6

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Price levels in Providence, RI

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$4,650
$3,650 – $6,050
$2,364$2,298
Mid-range$5,700
$4,450 – $7,450
$2,991$2,721
Premium$11,800
$9,200 – $15,400
$6,892$4,925

Why prices in Providence, RI are different

Labor is about 52% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Providence, RI area cost about 11% 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 6% above the national figure and in line with the Rhode Island average.

Providence, RI ranks 24 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 Providence, RI?

A mid-range job typically costs $5,700 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $4,450 – $7,450. Basic is about $4,650 and premium about $11,800.

Is new driveway more expensive in Providence, RI than elsewhere in Rhode Island?

Providence, RI: in line with the Rhode Island average of $5,700. Labor is about 52% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Providence, RI area cost about 11% 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 6% above the national figure and in line with the Rhode Island average.

How does Providence, RI compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Providence, RI ranks 24 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $5,400.

How much of the price is labor in Providence, RI?

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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