Interior remodel static cost scenario

Home Addition Cost in Philadelphia, PA

The modeled typical cost is $99,515, with a planning range of $69,661 to $160,219 for Philadelphia, PA.

Philadelphia, PA labor multiplier 1.05×Cost model uses the published 2026-07 index period.

Computed cost breakdown

Static calculation for Philadelphia, PA
Line itemArithmetic basisAmount
Materials400 sq ft × indexed material rate$51,568
Labor400 sq ft × indexed labor rate × 1.05$41,347
PermitsBaseline allowance$3,800
Disposal400 sq ft × disposal rate$2,800
Typical total$99,515

Low $69,661 · Typical $99,515 · High $160,219

Difference from the parent scenario

Philadelphia, PA uses a 1.05× labor factor, 5.3% above the national wage factor. The resulting total is 2.1% above the parent national total because materials and fixed allowances do not change.

Open the interactive home addition cost to change quality, scope, contingency, or ZIP.

Philadelphia, PA metro calculation record

Philadelphia, PA is Census CBSA 37980, ranked 9 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 6,329,118. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $39,281 nationally to $41,347 here, a difference of $2,066. The complete project moves from $244 to $249 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 Philadelphia, PA?

The static default is $99,515, with a planning range of $69,661 to $160,219 from the shared calculator record.

What changes from the national calculator?

Only labor uses the 1.05× 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.