Interior remodel static cost scenario

Basement Finishing Cost in Minneapolis, MN

The modeled typical cost is $51,204, with a planning range of $35,843 to $82,438 for Minneapolis, MN.

Minneapolis, MN labor multiplier 1.18×Cost model uses the published 2026-07 index period.

Computed cost breakdown

Static calculation for Minneapolis, MN
Line itemArithmetic basisAmount
Materials800 sq ft × indexed material rate$24,473
Labor800 sq ft × indexed labor rate × 1.18$23,231
PermitsBaseline allowance$1,500
Disposal800 sq ft × disposal rate$2,000
Typical total$51,204

Low $35,843 · Typical $51,204 · High $82,438

Difference from the parent scenario

Minneapolis, MN uses a 1.18× labor factor, 18.3% above the national wage factor. The resulting total is 7.5% above the parent national total because materials and fixed allowances do not change.

Open the interactive basement finishing cost to change quality, scope, contingency, or ZIP.

Minneapolis, MN metro calculation record

Minneapolis, MN is Census CBSA 33460, ranked 16 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 3,790,295. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $19,641 nationally to $23,231 here, a difference of $3,590. The complete project moves from $60 to $64 per sq ft after materials and fixed allowances remain unchanged.

Primary cost controls

  • Room or project size
  • Finish and material tier
  • Layout and structural changes
  • Trade coordination and access

Questions about this scenario

What is the modeled typical cost for Minneapolis, MN?

The static default is $51,204, with a planning range of $35,843 to $82,438 from the shared calculator record.

What changes from the national calculator?

Only labor uses the 1.18× metro wage factor. Materials, permits, disposal, baseline date, and index series remain tied to the parent model.

Is this a local contractor quote?

No. It is a static planning scenario generated from the public baseline store. Confirm site conditions, scope, code requirements, and price in written local proposals.