Concrete Driveway cost in Boston, MA
Boston homeowners typically pay $4,750 – $12,900 for concrete driveway. Local labor and materials price 36% above the national average.
Boston average
$8,450
Typical low
$4,750
Typical high
$12,900
Per square foot
$8 – $24
Sample ZIP
02108
What drives Boston pricing
Local labor
Boston labor is scarce and expensive, with a short outdoor construction season.
Permits & code
City permits, licensed-contractor rules and historic review are common.
Climate & conditions
Nor easters, ice dams and freeze-thaw drive roofing and insulation costs.
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Estimated project cost
$4,896 – $9,600
Most homeowners pay around $7,248
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Cost by material in Boston
Installed Boston pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Broom-finished concrete | $8 – $16 |
| Integral colored concrete | $11 – $19 |
| Exposed aggregate | $14 – $22 |
| Stamped concrete | $16 – $27 |
| Concrete pavers | $14 – $34 |
| Asphalt (for comparison) | $5 – $12 |
Where the money goes in Boston
A typical $8,450 Boston project, broken down by line item.
- Concrete and reinforcement38% · $3,211
- Labor34% · $2,873
- Base prep and grading17% · $1,437
- Demolition and disposal11% · $930
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Boston quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Remove old concrete
Per square foot
Rebar reinforcement upgrade
Per square foot
Sealing
Per square foot
Apron or curb cut
Drainage channel
Heated driveway coils
Per square foot
Ways to save in Boston
- Stay with a 4-inch broom finish and spend the savings on proper base prep.
- Keep the driveway rectangular; curves and borders add forming labor.
- Combine your pour with a neighbor to share the truck and crew mobilization.
- Pour in spring or fall — summer schedules are booked and priced higher.
- Resurface rather than replace if the slab is structurally sound.
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