Outdoor project costs, and whether your quote is fair

Each calculator compares your quote with declared values on city permits in your region, and names the cities the numbers come from.

• Deck calculator

  Across regions, the median permit value runs from $6,920 in Baltimore to $19,150 in Seattle.

• Fence calculator

  Across regions, the median permit value runs from $3,750 in Baltimore to $4,250 in Buffalo and Pittsburgh.