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Cost. Ignoring any maintenance costs, asphalt is generally much cheaper to install than concrete. On average, the cost per square foot for asphalt will run between $2.50 to $4.00.Fluctuations in crude oil prices can cause fluctuations in asphalt prices but the price will remain around this range.Concrete, on the other hand, can run between $4.00 to $6.00 per square foot for basic installation and can cost more depending on different finishes and detail.Itâs not unheard of to have a stained concrete driveway with a smooth finish cost over $15.00 per square foot.luctuations in crude oil prices can cause fluctuations in asphalt prices but the price will remain around this range. Concrete, on the other hand, can run between $4.00 to $6.00 per square foot for basic installation and can cost more depending on different finishes and detail.
Contractors consider asphalt one of the cheapest options. Paving an asphalt driveway ranges from $2,300 to $10,300, according to costhelper.com, and Angieâs List members nationally reported an average price of $5,308 to pave an asphalt driveway.