BuildCostIndex™ Engine| Q3 2026 Live Construction Baseline (10 Trades • 55 Metros)
INDEXED: AUG 2026

California Building Cost Index

Statewide baseline statistics for residential construction trades, materials logistics shipping indexes, and county building code surcharges across California.

Metros Indexed
3 Metros
State Wage Factor
1.22x – 1.40x
Avg Permit Surcharge
$393.33

Active California Municipal Markets

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Los Angeles
ZIP 90012 · Median Home $920,000
Labor 1.40x
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San Diego
ZIP 92101 · Median Home $880,000
Labor 1.35x
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Sacramento
ZIP 95814 · Median Home $485,000
Labor 1.22x
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