Deck Building Cost by City (2026)

New deck construction including materials, framing, railings, and finishing. Pricing varies meaningfully by city — coastal metros run 30-60% above the national average while affordable Sun Belt and Midwest markets run 5-20% below.

National avg
$10,500
Budget
$4,200
High-end
$18,000
43 cities covered
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Cost breakdown — national average deck building

Decking material
35%
$3,700
Labor
30%
$3,200
Framing & structure
15%
$1,600
Railing & stairs
10%
$1,100
Permits & design
$500
Hardware & fasteners
$300
Finishing & sealant
$200

Most and least expensive cities

Most expensive

  1. 1.San Francisco, CA$16,600
  2. 2.San Jose, CA$16,000
  3. 3.New York, NY$15,600
  4. 4.Brooklyn, NY$14,900
  5. 5.Los Angeles, CA$14,400

Least expensive

  1. 1.Augusta, GA$8,600
  2. 2.El Paso, TX$8,600
  3. 3.Rochester, NY$9,200
  4. 4.Tucson, AZ$9,200
  5. 5.Columbus, OH$9,300

All 43 cities

New York

Small rooftop hardwood deck on a Brooklyn brownstone with city views
New York, NY
Avg: $15,600 · $5,600–$30,800
Small rooftop hardwood deck on a Brooklyn brownstone with city views
Brooklyn, NY
Avg: $14,900 · $5,400–$29,400
Three-season enclosed deck with heater on a Buffalo home
Buffalo, NY
Avg: $9,700 · $3,500–$19,000
Modest pressure-treated wood deck behind a Rochester home
Rochester, NY
Avg: $9,200 · $3,300–$18,200

California

Redwood deck with fire pit on a Los Angeles hillside with canyon views
Los Angeles, CA
Avg: $14,400 · $5,200–$28,400
Redwood deck with fire pit on a Los Angeles hillside with canyon views
San Diego, CA
Avg: $13,400 · $4,800–$26,500
Redwood deck with fire pit on a Los Angeles hillside with canyon views
San Jose, CA
Avg: $16,000 · $5,700–$31,500
Compact elevated ipe deck with bay views on a San Francisco home
San Francisco, CA
Avg: $16,600 · $6,000–$32,700
Composite deck with wisteria pergola behind a Sacramento ranch home
Sacramento, CA
Avg: $12,400 · $4,500–$24,400

Illinois

Screened-in three-season composite deck on a Chicago greystone
Chicago, IL
Avg: $12,500 · $4,500–$24,600
Screened-in three-season composite deck on a Chicago greystone
Aurora, IL
Avg: $11,300 · $4,100–$22,400
Screened-in three-season composite deck on a Chicago greystone
Naperville, IL
Avg: $12,800 · $4,600–$25,300

Texas

Composite deck with white railing and ceiling fan on a Houston ranch home
Houston, TX
Avg: $10,200 · $3,700–$20,100
Composite deck with white railing and ceiling fan on a Houston ranch home
San Antonio, TX
Avg: $9,400 · $3,400–$18,600
Stained wood deck with pergola behind a traditional Dallas brick home
Dallas, TX
Avg: $10,600 · $3,800–$20,900
Multi-level cedar deck on a sloped Hill Country backyard in Austin
Austin, TX
Avg: $11,400 · $4,100–$22,600
Composite deck with white railing and ceiling fan on a Houston ranch home
Fort Worth, TX
Avg: $10,300 · $3,700–$20,300
Flagstone patio with shade ramada in an El Paso desert backyard
El Paso, TX
Avg: $8,600 · $3,100–$17,000

Arizona

Ground-level heat-rated deck with shade structure in a Phoenix backyard
Phoenix, AZ
Avg: $10,000 · $3,600–$19,700
Ground-level heat-rated deck with shade structure in a Phoenix backyard
Tucson, AZ
Avg: $9,200 · $3,300–$18,200
Ground-level heat-rated deck with shade structure in a Phoenix backyard
Scottsdale, AZ
Avg: $11,800 · $4,200–$23,200

Pennsylvania

Compact composite deck in a narrow Philadelphia rowhome backyard
Philadelphia, PA
Avg: $12,000 · $4,300–$23,600

Florida

Half-open half-screened composite deck on a Jacksonville home
Jacksonville, FL
Avg: $10,000 · $3,600–$19,700
Elevated composite deck on a modern Miami stilt home with tropical landscaping
Miami, FL
Avg: $11,800 · $4,200–$23,200
Elevated composite deck on a modern Miami stilt home with tropical landscaping
Tampa, FL
Avg: $11,000 · $4,000–$21,700
Elevated composite deck on a modern Miami stilt home with tropical landscaping
Orlando, FL
Avg: $10,700 · $3,900–$21,100
Elevated composite deck on a modern Miami stilt home with tropical landscaping
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Avg: $12,100 · $4,300–$23,800

Ohio

Large composite deck with built-in bench behind a Columbus suburban home
Columbus, OH
Avg: $9,300 · $3,400–$18,400

North Carolina

Covered composite deck with outdoor living room in a Charlotte home
Charlotte, NC
Avg: $9,800 · $3,500–$19,300

Washington

Rain-proof covered composite deck with polycarbonate roof in a Seattle home
Seattle, WA
Avg: $12,800 · $4,600–$25,300

Colorado

Tiered composite deck with hot tub and mountain views in Denver
Denver, CO
Avg: $11,300 · $4,100–$22,400
Tiered composite deck with hot tub and mountain views in Denver
Colorado Springs, CO
Avg: $10,500 · $3,800–$20,700
Tiered composite deck with hot tub and mountain views in Denver
Aurora, CO
Avg: $10,900 · $3,900–$21,500

Massachusetts

Rooftop composite deck with city views on a Boston triple-decker
Boston, MA
Avg: $14,200 · $5,100–$27,900

Tennessee

Large wraparound wood deck on a Nashville farmhouse with hill views
Nashville, TN
Avg: $10,100 · $3,600–$19,900

Oregon

Ground-level cedar deck with rain garden in a Portland backyard
Portland, OR
Avg: $12,100 · $4,300–$23,800

Michigan

Cedar deck with fire pit off a Detroit bungalow
Detroit, MI
Avg: $9,600 · $3,400–$18,800

Georgia

Wraparound screened porch on an Atlanta craftsman bungalow
Atlanta, GA
Avg: $10,300 · $3,700–$20,300
Wraparound screened porch on an Atlanta craftsman bungalow
Augusta, GA
Avg: $8,600 · $3,100–$17,000
Deep covered porch with rocking chairs on a Savannah historic home
Savannah, GA
Avg: $9,400 · $3,400–$18,600
Wraparound screened porch on an Atlanta craftsman bungalow
Marietta, GA
Avg: $10,700 · $3,900–$21,100

Minnesota

Three-season screened deck with heater on a Minneapolis home
Minneapolis, MN
Avg: $11,000 · $4,000–$21,700

Virginia

Screened porch with swing on a Richmond colonial home
Richmond, VA
Avg: $9,900 · $3,600–$19,500

Frequently asked questions

A typical mid-range deck costs $10,500 in 2026 for a 16x20 composite deck with aluminum railing. Pressure-treated pine builds start near $4,200; ipe or hardwood premium builds can exceed $25,000. Multi-level designs, hillside foundations, and integrated outdoor kitchens add 25-50% over a standard ground-level rectangle.