HomeCostGuide

Home Improvement Costs in Tennessee

Labor and material costs in Tennessee run 8% below the national average, based on our regional cost index.

Updated August 2026

Figures below apply our Tennessee regional index to each guide’s national range. The index comes from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’s Regional Price Parities by State — a real, sourced government figure, not a guess — though it measures overall regional price levels rather than construction costs specifically. See our methodology for how it’s used and its limitations.

Tennessee-adjusted cost ranges

ProjectNational rangeTN estimate
Bathroom Remodel$6,500–$25,000$5,950–$23,000
Kitchen Remodel$14,000–$48,000$12,850–$44,100
Roof Replacement$9,200–$18,500$8,450–$17,000
AC Replacement$4,800–$12,500$4,400–$11,500
Water Heater Replacement$1,300–$4,200$1,200–$3,850
Flooring Installation$2,800–$11,000$2,550–$10,100

Labor market

Below the national average, with Nashville running notably higher than the rest of the state amid strong population growth.

Climate considerations

Humid summers keep AC demand high statewide; western Tennessee sees tornado exposure that eastern mountain regions don't.

Permitting

Permitting requirements vary between incorporated cities and rural counties, many of which have limited code enforcement.

Common projects in Tennessee