Multi-family ADU construction

[Alex U.]

I am looking for a GC to build approx 5k sq ft of adus (10-14 units)
. Some folks in my network are easily able to build in other states, like TX, utah, and Colorado for around $140-160 sq ft ( avg build quality, slab, stucco, moen level finishes) Labor there tends to run $200-$400/day for contractors. This is not factoring in entitlements. Material cost should be approx the same as San Diego. GCs here want, roughly $250-275/ft, roughly a 70% premium in labor costs. Would like to hear from folks who have built a multi-family structure, and if they were able to capture the economies of scale with multi-family development in San Diego.