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2026 cost guide

How much does a deck cost?

Building a deck costs about $4,800–$19,000 nationally in 2026 for a 320 sq ft deck, from pressure-treated to composite — roughly 15–60 per square foot. Costs run lower in Mississippi and higher in Hawaii; see your state below.

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What drives the cost

Deck cost depends on size, decking material (pressure-treated pine is cheapest; composite and PVC are mid-range; tropical hardwood is premium), and structural extras like railings, stairs, and elevated footings. Permits and ledger flashing add cost on attached decks.

Resale value

A wood deck recoups about 50–83% of its cost at resale — more than a composite deck — according to the annual Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.

Deck building cost by state (2026)

Deck building typical cost in selected U.S. states, 2026Hawaii$17,250California$15,650New York$15,050Washington$13,750Texas$11,300Ohio$11,250Georgia$11,000Mississippi$10,050
Typical mid-range a deck cost across selected states (2026 estimate).
StateTypical rangePer square foot
Alabama$4,200–$16,500$13.2–$52.8Details →
Alaska$6,100–$24,500$19.2–$76.8Details →
Arizona$4,700–$18,500$14.55–$58.2Details →
Arkansas$4,100–$16,500$12.9–$51.6Details →
California$6,300–$25,000$19.8–$79.2Details →
Colorado$5,100–$20,000$15.9–$63.6Details →
Connecticut$5,700–$22,500$17.7–$70.8Details →
Delaware$4,900–$19,500$15.45–$61.8Details →
District of Columbia$6,000–$24,000$18.75–$75Details →
Florida$4,700–$18,500$14.7–$58.8Details →
Georgia$4,500–$17,500$13.95–$55.8Details →
Hawaii$7,000–$27,500$21.75–$87Details →
Idaho$4,600–$18,000$14.25–$57Details →
Illinois$5,200–$20,500$16.2–$64.8Details →
Indiana$4,400–$17,500$13.8–$55.2Details →
Iowa$4,300–$17,000$13.5–$54Details →
Kansas$4,200–$16,500$13.2–$52.8Details →
Kentucky$4,300–$17,000$13.35–$53.4Details →
Louisiana$4,400–$17,500$13.65–$54.6Details →
Maine$5,000–$20,000$15.6–$62.4Details →
Maryland$5,400–$21,500$16.8–$67.2Details →
Massachusetts$6,000–$23,500$18.6–$74.4Details →
Michigan$4,600–$18,000$14.4–$57.6Details →
Minnesota$5,000–$20,000$15.75–$63Details →
Mississippi$4,100–$16,000$12.75–$51Details →
Missouri$4,300–$17,000$13.5–$54Details →
Montana$4,700–$18,500$14.7–$58.8Details →
Nebraska$4,300–$17,000$13.35–$53.4Details →
Nevada$5,000–$20,000$15.6–$62.4Details →
New Hampshire$5,100–$20,500$16.05–$64.2Details →
New Jersey$5,600–$22,000$17.4–$69.6Details →
New Mexico$4,400–$17,500$13.8–$55.2Details →
New York$6,100–$24,000$19.05–$76.2Details →
North Carolina$4,500–$17,500$13.95–$55.8Details →
North Dakota$4,500–$18,000$14.1–$56.4Details →
Ohio$4,500–$18,000$14.1–$56.4Details →
Oklahoma$4,200–$16,500$13.05–$52.2Details →
Oregon$5,300–$21,000$16.5–$66Details →
Pennsylvania$4,900–$19,500$15.3–$61.2Details →
Rhode Island$5,500–$21,500$17.1–$68.4Details →
South Carolina$4,400–$17,500$13.8–$55.2Details →
South Dakota$4,400–$17,500$13.65–$54.6Details →
Tennessee$4,400–$17,500$13.65–$54.6Details →
Texas$4,600–$18,000$14.25–$57Details →
Utah$4,800–$19,000$14.85–$59.4Details →
Vermont$5,100–$20,000$15.9–$63.6Details →
Virginia$4,800–$19,000$15.15–$60.6Details →
Washington$5,500–$22,000$17.25–$69Details →
West Virginia$4,300–$17,000$13.35–$53.4Details →
Wisconsin$4,700–$18,500$14.7–$58.8Details →
Wyoming$4,500–$17,500$13.95–$55.8Details →

Frequently asked questions

How much does a deck cost on average?

Nationally, building a deck costs about $4,800 to $19,000 for a 320 sq ft deck, from pressure-treated to composite — roughly 15–60 per square foot. Your actual price depends on size, materials, and local labor rates.

Which states are cheapest and most expensive for a deck?

Labor and material costs are lowest in states like Mississippi and highest in states like Hawaii, where the same project can cost 40–60% more. Use the table below to see the estimate for your state.

What affects the cost of a deck?

Deck cost depends on size, decking material (pressure-treated pine is cheapest; composite and PVC are mid-range; tropical hardwood is premium), and structural extras like railings, stairs, and elevated footings. Permits and ledger flashing add cost on attached decks.

Sources & method

Each state estimate is the national installed-cost range adjusted by a regional cost index that reflects local construction labor and material costs. Figures are 2026 planning estimates, not quotes — confirm with local bids.