State cost report

What home projects cost in Iowa

53

State cost index

+2.7%

Year over year

-3.4 pts

vs national

Regional estimate — Iowa-specific data as we expand

Cost snapshots by metro

Ames, IA

51+3% YoY

Cedar Rapids, IA

50+2.7% YoY

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

52+2.9% YoY
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Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

52+2.7% YoY

Dubuque, IA

51+2.5% YoY

Iowa City, IA

50+2.6% YoY

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

51+2.2% YoY

Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

51+3% YoY
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The trend

Cumulative cost change over the last 12 months — U.S. national index.

0%4.7%-0.6%2025-032026-02+4.7%National

Best time to buy

HVAC

Cheapest: Mar, Apr

Priciest: Jul, Aug

Roofing

Cheapest: Dec, Jan

Priciest: Jul, Aug

Painting

Cheapest: Jan, Feb

Priciest: Aug, Jun

Landscaping

Cheapest: Jan, Dec

Priciest: May, Jun

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See what maintenance and projects will cost for your specific home in Regional estimate — Iowa-specific data as we expand — and stay ahead of them.

Compare Iowa costs by trade

Interior PaintingExterior PaintingRoofing ServicesHVAC RepairPlumbing ServicesElectrical WorkLandscapingKitchen Remodeling

Frequently asked questions about home project costs in Iowa