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Cost to Build a House in St. George, Utah (2026)

A 2,000 sq ft mid-range home in St. George costs approximately $308,049$392,063, or $184/sq ft.

$136
Basic $/sq ft
builder-grade
$184
Mid-Range $/sq ft
most common
$251
Premium $/sq ft
custom finishes
$350,056
2,000 sq ft (Mid)
two-story estimate

Estimated Build Cost in Utah

$350,056

Range: $308,049$392,063

$175
per sq ft
$1,861/mo
est. mortgage

Configure Your Build

5004,0008,000

Upgraded finishes, quality materials

20% ($70,011)
3%20%50%

Mid-Range Finish Includes

  • Quartz countertops
  • Hardwood floors
  • Semi-custom cabinets
  • Upgraded fixtures
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Line-Item Estimate

2,000 sq ft · mid quality
🏗️Foundation & Concrete
Full basement or reinforced crawl space
$35,006
10%
🪵Framing & Structure
Advanced framing techniques, engineered lumber
$56,009
16%
🏠Exterior & Roofing
Fiber cement siding, architectural shingles
$45,507
13%
HVAC / Plumbing / Electrical
High-efficiency HVAC, PEX plumbing, 200A service
$63,010
18%
🧱Insulation & Drywall
Blown-in insulation, smooth-finish drywall
$24,504
7%
🎨Interior Finishes
Quartz counters, hardwood floors, semi-custom cabinets
$56,009
16%
Total Estimate
Range: $308,049$392,063
$350,056
$175/sq ft avg

* Excludes land cost, which varies widely by location. Add $20,000–$200,000+ depending on your area.

Building in St. George: What to Know

  • Retirement/snowbird market
  • Fast-growing SW Utah

Cost by Size in St. George

1,000 sq ft$175,028
1,500 sq ft$262,542
2,000 sq ft$350,056
2,500 sq ft$437,570
3,000 sq ft$525,084

About Construction Costs in St. George

Building a new home in St. George, Utah in 2026 costs approximately $184 per square foot for mid-range construction — putting a 2,000 sq ft home at roughly $350,056 for the structure alone (excluding land).

Utah as a whole has a cost multiplier of 0.98× the national average. Combined with St. George's local adjustment of 1×, the effective multiplier for this city is 0.98× the national baseline.

These estimates cover construction costs only and do not include land, which varies significantly in St. George. Always obtain bids from at least 2–3 licensed general contractors in the area for an accurate project budget.

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