Remodeling Material Prices Since 2019, by Material
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index. Data covers January 2019 to September 2026.
Summary
The federal index of goods used in residential construction rose 58.7% between January 2019 and September 2026, against 33.9% for consumer prices. Metal windows and doors rose most, up 96.2%, and paint rose 61.9%. Lumber and plywood are the exceptions: softwood lumber is 50.4% below its May 2021 peak. Figures are U.S. producer price indexes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics index of goods used in residential construction rose 58.7% from January 2019 to September 2026, against a 33.9% rise in the Consumer Price Index over the same period. Our calculation from [2], [3]
Metal windows and doors rose the most of the 17 materials tracked, up 96.2% since January 2019. Our calculation from [4]
Architectural coatings, the index that covers house paint, rose 61.9% since January 2019, the second-largest increase. Our calculation from [5]
Softwood lumber peaked in May 2021 at 178.4% above its January 2019 level, has since fallen 50.4% from that peak, and in September 2026 stood 38.1% above January 2019. Our calculation from [6]
Softwood lumber rose 14.2% in the 12 months to September 2026 and plywood 12.6%, the fastest of any material tracked. Our calculation from [6], [7]
Lumber and plywood are the only two of the 17 materials well below their peaks; every other material was within 2.7% of its highest level since 2019 in September 2026. Our calculation from [1]
Four materials rose less than consumer inflation: resilient (vinyl) flooring, up 12.0%; carpet, up 12.4%; clay floor and wall tile, up 16.2%; and wood kitchen cabinets and countertops, up 29.9%. Our calculation from [1], [3]
Drywall (gypsum products) rose 48.3%, insulation 52.9%, ready-mix concrete 45.1% and plumbing fixtures and fittings 38.0% since January 2019. Our calculation from [1]
| Material | Index, Jan 2019 | Peak (month) | Index, Sep 2026 | Change since Jan 2019 | Change from peak | Change, last 12 months | BLS series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal windows and doors | 253.9 | 498.263 (Sep 2026) | 498.263 | +96.2% | At peak | +7.1% | PCU332321332321 |
| Architectural coatings (paint) | 335.0 | 542.430 (Sep 2026) | 542.430 | +61.9% | At peak | +2.4% | WPU062101 |
| Insulation materials | 192.0 | 293.639 (Sep 2026) | 293.639 | +52.9% | At peak | +2.7% | WPU1392 |
| Wood windows and doors | 143.9 | 218.903 (Sep 2026) | 218.903 | +52.1% | At peak | +3.8% | PCU321911321911 |
| Asphalt roofing and siding | 245.9 | 373.881 (Aug 2026) | 366.372 | +49.0% | -2.0% | +2.7% | WPU1361 |
| Gypsum products (drywall) | 329.6 | 488.936 (Sep 2026) | 488.936 | +48.3% | At peak | +1.4% | WPU137 |
| Hardwood flooring | 189.6 | 277.255 (Aug 2026) | 277.054 | +46.1% | -0.1% | +2.5% | WPU081204 |
| Ready-mix concrete | 272.5 | 395.954 (Jun 2026) | 395.319 | +45.1% | -0.2% | +2.3% | WPU1333 |
| Plywood | 211.9 | 471.3 (Jun 2021) | 303.660 | +43.3% | -35.6% | +12.6% | WPU083 |
| Hardware | 222.7 | 314.746 (Jul 2026) | 314.328 | +41.1% | -0.1% | +3.4% | WPU104 |
| General millwork | 254.5 | 357.335 (Sep 2026) | 357.335 | +40.4% | At peak | +3.4% | WPU0821 |
| Softwood lumber | 208.9 | 581.5 (May 2021) | 288.562 | +38.1% | -50.4% | +14.2% | WPU0811 |
| Plumbing fixtures and fittings | 276.4 | 381.344 (Sep 2026) | 381.344 | +38.0% | At peak | +5.8% | WPU105 |
| Wood kitchen cabinets and countertops | 223.9 | 290.930 (Sep 2026) | 290.930 | +29.9% | At peak | +5.4% | PCU337110337110 |
| Ceramic (clay) floor and wall tile | 119.8 | 143.011 (Nov 2023) | 139.162 | +16.2% | -2.7% | +0.8% | WPU1344 |
| Carpets and rugs | 193.3 | 219.935 (Jul 2026) | 217.313 | +12.4% | -1.2% | +1.8% | WPU1231 |
| Resilient (vinyl) floor coverings | 241.7 | 270.668 (Sep 2026) | 270.668 | +12.0% | At peak | +1.3% | WPU1232 |
| Inputs to residential construction, goods | 223.8 | 355.225 (Sep 2026) | 355.225 | +58.7% | At peak | +9.7% | WPUIP2311001 |
| CPI-U all items | 251.712 | 336.940 (Sep 2026) | 336.940 | +33.9% | At peak | +3.7% | CUUR0000SA0 |
Percent changes are our arithmetic on the published index values. Index levels are not comparable between rows because the series have different base years. June to September 2026 values are preliminary. The last two rows are benchmarks, not materials.
A producer price index tracks the prices U.S. producers receive for their goods. It is a national, wholesale-level measure. It is not what a homeowner pays at a store, and it is not specific to Idaho.
It also covers materials only. Labor, permits, overhead and disposal are separate costs, so a 50% rise in a material index does not mean a 50% rise in the price of a finished remodel.
Some categories are broader than the everyday name. "Vinyl flooring" here is the index for resilient floor coverings, and "ceramic tile" is the index for clay floor and wall tile. Cabinets and the two window and door rows are industry indexes, which track what those manufacturers sell as a whole.
- We pulled 21 monthly price series from the Bureau of Labor Statistics public data API, January 2019 through September 2026, and checked every monthly value against the same series published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED). All matched.
- The starting point for every series is its January 2019 value. "Peak" is the highest monthly value from January 2019 onward.
- Change since 2019, change from peak and 12-month change are our arithmetic on the published index values.
- The Consumer Price Index comparison uses CPI-U, all items, not seasonally adjusted, for the same months.
- National producer prices, not Boise retail prices. Local prices can move differently.
- Materials only. These indexes say nothing about labor costs.
- June through September 2026 values are flagged preliminary by BLS and are routinely revised. Statements about September 2026 levels may change.
- Plumbing fixtures and fittings shows the same value for June through September 2026, as published.
- Index series are not seasonally adjusted, so 12-month comparisons are more reliable than month-to-month ones.
Each reference below is cited for a specific claim on this page. Codes, fees and product specifications change — confirm current requirements with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on them for a project decision.
- [1] Producer Price Index data (all series used are listed in the table) (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Cited for: All material price series. Accessed November 12, 2026.
- [2] Inputs to residential construction, goods (WPUIP2311001) (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED)
Cited for: The composite residential construction goods index. Accessed November 12, 2026.
- [3] Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, all items (CUUR0000SA0) (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED)
Cited for: Consumer inflation benchmark. Accessed November 12, 2026.
- [4] Metal window and door manufacturing (PCU332321332321) (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED)
Cited for: Metal windows and doors. Accessed November 12, 2026.
- [5] Architectural coatings (WPU062101) (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED)
Cited for: Paint. Accessed November 12, 2026.
- [6] Softwood lumber (WPU0811) (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED)
Cited for: Softwood lumber. Accessed November 12, 2026.
- [7] Plywood (WPU083) (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED)
Cited for: Plywood. Accessed November 12, 2026.
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