Are construction costs in my city higher or lower than the national average? The City Cost Index (CCI) can help you compare and contrast costs based on the location of your project. The CCI is a way of comparing the national average cost of a standardized construction project to the cost of the same project in a specific location. It takes into account the costs of materials, labor and equipment and compares it to a national average of 30 major U.S. cities. Use the CCI to: adjust for cost differences when compared to the national average, show cost differences between cities, compare cost differences between quarters of the same year or adjust costs to Canadian cities.

NOTE: This CCI uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.