Empowering Homeowners with
Smart Estimates
Costorie is a free hub of premium home improvement cost calculators. Plan your budget before you ever make a call.
Instant Tools
Skip the long forms and sales calls. Get realistic estimate ranges for your next project entirely for free.
Data-Driven
Our tools are built around real market rates, accounting for materials, labor, access, and regional variances.
No Obligations
We never force you to enter an email or phone number just to see pricing. True transparency from the start.
How We Get Our Data
Costorie's pricing data is compiled from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and relevance:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - regional labor cost indices and wage data for construction trades
- Industry pricing surveys - material and installation cost benchmarks from contractor associations
- Regional cost-of-living adjustments - state-by-state multipliers reflecting local market conditions across all 50 states
- Monthly reviews - our editorial team reviews and updates pricing data to reflect current market conditions
Our calculators provide estimate ranges, not exact quotes. We always recommend getting 3-5 local contractor quotes for your specific project. Our goal is to give you a realistic baseline so you can budget with confidence.
Our Team
Costorie Editorial Team
The Costorie team researches and publishes data-driven cost guides for home improvement projects across the United States. Our editors combine construction industry knowledge with data analysis to deliver accurate, unbiased cost estimates.
We specialize in making complex pricing data accessible to homeowners. Every calculator, blog post, and state pricing page is reviewed for accuracy before publication and updated on a regular schedule.
AI-Powered Features
Beyond calculators, Costorie uses AI to help you plan smarter - all free, no signup.
AI Cost Assistant
Ask questions in plain English about home improvement costs across all 50 states. Available on every page.
Cost Tracker Dashboard
Save estimates from any calculator, track your total budget, and get AI-powered project prioritization.
Voice Input
Speak your questions - our AI transcribes and responds instantly. Works on Chrome, Edge, and Safari.
Shareable Conversations
Share chat links with family or contractors. They see the full cost breakdown without needing an account.
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