How Much Does It Cost To Build a Bungalow?

How much it does cost to build a bungalow?The national average cost is between $135,500 and $365,000, with most people needs to pay around $205,200 for a 1,500 sq. ft. Craftsman-style bungalow with a partial second story. At the lowest end of the cost range, it is possible to build a 900 sq. ft. Ranch bungalow with modular technology for $1,20,000. At the high end, you can build an Ultimate bungalow of 3,000 sq. ft. with custom details for $760,000.

Bungalow Cost by Type of Construction

Bungalows can be built by two methods. The first method is the traditional way of building a bungalow, known as stick building. This is the process where your home is built on-site, on top of the foundation. It is framed and finished in one area.

The second method of the bungalow is a modular building. In this case, your foundation is poured on-site, but the home is built off-site in a factory. This indoor building is less expensive, and faster, and is not impacted by weather delays. Your home is delivered to the project site – usually in two or more pieces – where it is pieced together and finished. Once done, there is no functional or visual difference between the two builds, but modular construction tends to be less expensive and faster.

Type of Construction	Price per Sq.Ft. (Labor Included)
Modular	$100 – $140
Stick-Built	$140 – $250

Modular Bungalow Home

Building a bungalow using modular technology costs between $100 and $140 an sq. ft. Modular building techniques can be applied to bungalows and other home styles. Modular building constructs the home off-site in a controlled environment, often in less time and for less money. Computer-aided technology means that homes are often more precisely built, and there are fewer weather delays because the environment is controlled. You can have all the same styles and options with a modular bungalow. Costs vary by location and home type. A large ultimate bungalow may cost more in delivery fees because of its size, increasing costs.

Stick-Built Bungalow

The cost of a stick-built bungalow is $140 to $250 an sq. ft. Stick-built construction is the traditional process of building a home and the most common method for building bungalows. Most people build their bungalows in the traditional method because many fall under the Craftsman umbrella of architecture. This can include using local building materials and experts to add built-ins¹ and other details. Costs vary based on location and the number of stories. While most bungalows have 1 or 1½ stories, you can build them with two stories. Each difference impacts the cost of the bungalow.

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Cost to Build a Bungalow by Size

Bungalows were usually around 1,000 sq. ft. or under, with 800 to 900 sq. ft. being common.

Today, the average size of the bungalow is between 1,500 and 1,600 sq.ft. It is possible to find smaller bungalows and much larger bungalows, with some ultimate bungalows topping 3,000 sq.ft. in size. Keep in mind that most bungalows have costs between $140 and $190 a square foot. It’s the Ultimate bungalow, which can approach $240 a sq.ft. in price. For this reason, it is generally much less expensive to build smaller bungalows, both overall and per square foot than it is to build larger bungalows.

Size	Average Costs (Modular)	Average Costs (Stick-Built)
800 sq.ft.	$65,000 – $81,000	$97,000 – $150,000
900 sq.ft.	$75,000 – $94,000	$112,000 – $160,000
1,000 sq.ft.	$85,000 – $110,000	$125,000 – $190,000
1,500 sq.ft.	$128,000 – $160,000	$190,000 – $270,500
1,600 sq.ft.	$130,000 – $180,000	$198,000 – $290,000
2,000 sq.ft.	$170,000 – $230,000	$250,000 – $460,000
3,000 sq.ft.	$260,000 – $320,000	$380,000 – $680,000

Bungalow Construction Cost by Number of Bedrooms

While bungalows are typically small, they can be built to hold varying numbers of bedrooms. Most bungalows style homes have 2 or 3 bedrooms. Larger ones may have 4 bedrooms, while ultimate bungalows may have 5 or 6. The costs below are for bungalows based on the number of bedrooms they have. Costs are calculated based on the average size of the bungalow with this number of bedrooms.

Number of Bedrooms	Average Costs (Modular)	Average Costs (Stick-Built)
2 Bedrooms	$83,000 – 125,000	$125,000 – $215,000
3 Bedrooms	$125,000 – $175,000	$185,000 – $300,000
4 Bedrooms	$167,000 – $230,000	$245,000 – $490,000
5 Bedrooms	$210,000 – $310,000	$310,000 – $680,000
6 Bedrooms	$219,000 – $310,000	$330,000 – $670,000

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Bungalow Costs by Type

Bungalows come in many styles because they can be influenced by cultures around the world. Many architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, have put their personal stamp on the bungalow, resulting in many differences.

The overall cost to build a bungalow has a similar average per square foot for the various types. Some may have higher costs because they use different materials, while others may have a different size range, impacting total costs. Below is the average cost to build each bungalow style, based on the typical size.

Style	Average Cost to Build (Modular)	Average Cost to Build (Stick-Built)
Craftsman	$96,000 – $120,000	$144,000 – $210,000
Mission	$120,000 – $150,000	$180,000 – $262,500
Airplane	$120,000 – $150,000	$180,000 – $262,500
Ranch	$120,000 – $150,000	$180,000 – $262,500
Four Square	$120,000 – $150,000	$180,000 – $262,500
Chalet	$144,000 – $180,000	$216,000 – $315,000
California	$144,000 – $180,000	$216,000 – $315,000
Raised	$144,000 – $180,000	$216,000 – $315,000
Prairie	$144,000 – $180,000	$216,000 – $315,000
Spanish Revival	$144,000 – $180,000	$216,000 – $315,000
Cape Cod	$148,000 – $185,000	$222,000 – $323,750
Overwater	N/A	$225,000 – $300,000
Ultimate	$300,000 – $450,000	$525,000 – $660,000

Labor Cost to Build a Bungalow

Many professionals may work on the bungalow-style home, with each charging a different rate. In many instances, if you contract with a builder or a building firm, they are responsible for hiring each professional. However, you can also hire them if you act as the project manager. Below are the professionals you are most likely to use and their average costs.

Professional	Average Costs (Labor Included)
Painters	$45 – $120/hour
Electricians	$50 – $140/hour
Landscapers	$55 – $85/hour
HVAC	$70 – $90/hour
Carpenters	$85 – $155/hour
Plumbers	$95 – $150/hour
Interior Designers	$95 – $550/hour
Structural Engineers	$120 – $600/hour
Roofers	$2 – $2.50/sq.ft.
Flooring Installers	$8 – $40/sq.ft.
Concrete Workers	$140/cubic yard
Architects	10% – 17% of the total building budget

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Additions for Bungalows

Like many other home styles, you can add several things to your home and property to enhance the final look and feel. Some of these additions are to the house, while others are to the yard and surrounding area. Some are optional, like decks and pools, and others are integral to the home, such as driveways. Below are their average costs to build.

Addition	Average Costs (Installed)
Shed	$1,700 – $12,000
Fence	$2,500 – $7,000
Driveway	$3,500 – $12,000
Deck	$6,000 – $17,000
Landscaping	$9,000 – $17,000
Pool	$12,000 – $120,000
Garage	$25,000 – $65,000
Basement	$27,000 – $45,000

Bungalow vs Cottage

Both bungalows and cottages have a lot in common. Both are smaller homes that are typically one story. But the American bungalow has many sub-styles that branch mainly off the Arts and Crafts movement, including a distinctive front porch and Craftsman-style details on the doors and windows. Cottages often lack this porch and have different window styles. Cottages also often lack the built-in shelves and cabinets of the bungalow.

Type	Average Costs (Labor Included)
Bungalow	$150,500 – $350,000
Cottage	$190,000 – $390,000

Bungalow vs Ranch

Bungalows and ranches are typically single-story homes, which also have several things in common. Bungalows and ranches have an average square footage size of 1,500 to 1,700 sq. ft. There is also a bungalow type that mimics the ranch in layout and style.

Overall, ranches tend to be more modern than bungalow-style homes. Ranches have an open floor plan, while bungalows do not. Bungalows are more likely to have a porch, while ranches typically do not. Ranches are more costly in general because of their layout. Below is the average cost to build each based on stick-building methods.

Type	Average Costs (Labor Included)
Bungalow	$150,500-$350,000
Ranch	$220,000 – $650,000

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Bungalow vs House

There are various house types and styles. A bungalow is one type of subset of house styles. While the word bungalow comes from India, they are widely used in the United States as a small homes.

Due to their size and the fact that most are single or 1½ stories, most bungalows are less expensive than the average style of homes. However, many architectural types can be used to build a house. This leads to a wide range of costs, and some types can be built for less than a bungalow. Below are the average costs to build a bungalow versus building a house using stick-building practices in the U.S.

Type	Average Costs (Labor Included)
Bungalow	$150,500-$350,000
House	$240,000 – $800,000

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