Construction Costs in New York City
Construction in New York City costs more than the national average, with labor rates 65% higher.
Regional Cost Index
Labor
+65%
1.65x national baseline
Materials
+15%
1.15x national baseline
Permits
+40%
1.40x national baseline
Sales Tax
8.9%
Applied to taxable materials
ZIP Code Coverage
This region covers 12 ZIP code prefixes.
100xxManhattan, NY101xxManhattan, NY102xxManhattan, NY103xxStaten Island, NY104xxBronx, NY110xxQueens, NY111xxLong Island City, NY112xxBrooklyn, NY113xxFlushing, NY114xxJamaica, NY115xxKew Gardens, NY116xxForest Hills, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much more expensive is construction in New York City?+−
In New York City, labor costs are 65% above the national average, materials are 15% higher, and permit costs are 40% higher. The sales tax rate is 8.9%.
What ZIP codes does this region cover?+−
This region covers 12 ZIP code prefixes, including areas like Manhattan, Manhattan, Manhattan.
How are regional multipliers applied?+−
Our estimation engine applies regional multipliers to every resource in your estimate. Labor rates are adjusted by the labor multiplier, material costs by the material multiplier, and permit fees by the permit multiplier. Sales tax is added to taxable materials.
Can I get a localized estimate for my exact ZIP code?+−
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