Exterior static cost scenario
Deck Cost in Boston, MA
The modeled typical cost is $12,404, with a planning range of $8,683 to $19,971 for Boston, MA.
Computed cost breakdown
| Line item | Arithmetic basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 300 sq ft × indexed material rate | $5,900 |
| Labor | 300 sq ft × indexed labor rate × 1.22 | $5,594 |
| Permits | Baseline allowance | $550 |
| Disposal | 300 sq ft × disposal rate | $360 |
| Typical total | $12,404 | |
Low $8,683 · Typical $12,404 · High $19,971
Difference from the parent scenario
Boston, MA uses a 1.22× labor factor, 21.5% above the national wage factor. The resulting total is 8.7% above the parent national total because materials and fixed allowances do not change.
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Boston, MA metro calculation record
Boston, MA is Census CBSA 14460, ranked 11 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 5,034,221. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $4,603 nationally to $5,594 here, a difference of $991. The complete project moves from $38 to $41 per sq ft after materials and fixed allowances remain unchanged.
Primary cost controls
- Project size and site access
- Material or finish tier
- Removal and disposal
- Ground, drainage, or structural conditions
Questions about this scenario
What is the modeled typical cost for Boston, MA?
The static default is $12,404, with a planning range of $8,683 to $19,971 from the shared calculator record.
What changes from the national calculator?
Only labor uses the 1.22× 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.