Labor's about the same Jim, you just need to shop it out...I think I read a post from LeeAnn Culpeper that told of a good stone supplier not far from you...LeeAnn, you around for this Gent???

I feel the cost difference is huge. I do believe the labor is the same, so it may depend on who installs for you. But I just did the synthetic in a wine cellar a few months ago, and it turned out great at a much lower cost.