Markets

What it actually costs to build, locally

National averages obscure more than they reveal. These pages break down hard cost ranges, land pricing, permit timelines, and the site realities that move budgets in each market.

• Austin, TX

  Building a custom home in Austin, Texas

  Hard cost $375–$750/sq ft · Permit 10–18 weeks (City of Austin); 4–10 weeks (county)

• Bozeman, MT

  Building a custom home in Bozeman, Montana

  Hard cost $475–$900/sq ft · Permit 8–14 weeks (City of Bozeman); 6–12 weeks (county)

• Greenville, SC

  Building a custom home in Greenville, South Carolina

  Hard cost $300–$550/sq ft · Permit 6–10 weeks (Greenville County)

• Nashville, TN

  Building a custom home in Nashville, Tennessee

  Hard cost $350–$650/sq ft · Permit 8–14 weeks (Metro Nashville); 4–8 weeks (surrounding counties)

• Denver, CO

  Building a custom home in Denver, Colorado

  Hard cost $425–$800/sq ft · Permit 12–20 weeks (Denver); 6–12 weeks (Jefferson/Douglas)

• Raleigh, NC

  Building a custom home in Raleigh, North Carolina

  Hard cost $325–$575/sq ft · Permit 6–12 weeks (Raleigh); 4–8 weeks (Wake County)

• Boise, ID

  Building a custom home in Boise, Idaho

  Hard cost $325–$600/sq ft · Permit 8–14 weeks (Boise); 6–10 weeks (Ada/Canyon)

• Scottsdale, AZ

  Building a custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona

  Hard cost $500–$1100/sq ft · Permit 12–20 weeks (Scottsdale ESL districts); 8–14 weeks (standard)

• Charleston, SC

  Building a custom home in Charleston, South Carolina

  Hard cost $400–$750/sq ft · Permit 10–18 weeks (Charleston BAR); 6–10 weeks (Mt Pleasant/counties)

• Park City, UT

  Building a custom home in Park City, Utah

  Hard cost $600–$1300/sq ft · Permit 12–22 weeks (Summit County/Park City design review)