Exterior static cost scenario

Deck Cost in San Francisco, CA

The modeled typical cost is $12,971, with a planning range of $9,079 to $20,883 for San Francisco, CA.

San Francisco, CA labor multiplier 1.34×Cost model uses the published 2026-07 index period.

Computed cost breakdown

Static calculation for San Francisco, CA
Line itemArithmetic basisAmount
Materials300 sq ft × indexed material rate$5,900
Labor300 sq ft × indexed labor rate × 1.34$6,161
PermitsBaseline allowance$550
Disposal300 sq ft × disposal rate$360
Typical total$12,971

Low $9,079 · Typical $12,971 · High $20,883

Difference from the parent scenario

San Francisco, CA uses a 1.34× labor factor, 33.8% above the national wage factor. The resulting total is 13.6% above the parent national total because materials and fixed allowances do not change.

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San Francisco, CA metro calculation record

San Francisco, CA is Census CBSA 41860, ranked 13 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 4,630,041. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $4,603 nationally to $6,161 here, a difference of $1,558. The complete project moves from $38 to $43 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 San Francisco, CA?

The static default is $12,971, with a planning range of $9,079 to $20,883 from the shared calculator record.

What changes from the national calculator?

Only labor uses the 1.34× 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.