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Los Angeles County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Los Angeles County, California. Population: 10,000,000.
County $/sq ft
$300
California avg: $273
vs State Average
+10%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$600,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Highest permit fees in state
- ›Union labor strong
- ›Fire-safe construction required in many zones
Cost by Home Size in Los Angeles County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $110,904 | $150,000 | $204,255 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $221,809 | $300,000 | $408,511 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $332,713 | $450,000 | $612,766 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $443,617 | $600,000 | $817,021 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $554,521 | $750,000 | $1,021,277 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $665,426 | $900,000 | $1,225,532 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $887,234 | $1,200,000 | $1,634,043 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $1,109,043 | $1,500,000 | $2,042,553 |
Costs are estimates only and represent construction costs, excluding land, architect fees, permits, and landscaping. Add 30–40% to these figures for total project cost.
County multiplier of 1.10× applied to California state average (which itself is 1.45× the national average of $188/sq ft).