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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.
A basic asphalt driveway costs about  $2 to $5 per square foot, according to CostHelper.com. That amounts to $720 to $1,800 for a basic standard-size residential, two-car asphalt driveway measuring 18 feet wide and 20 feet long. A stamped asphalt pattern, such as in the shape of bricks or stones, costs $3 to $9 per square foot, or $1,080 to $3,240 for a standard-size driveway. By comparison, the cost for a plain concrete driveway runs $3 to $10 per square foot, according to Costhelper, or $1,080 to $3,600 for a standard-size, two-car driveway.