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Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 5.0 million people

Attic conversion cost in Boston, MA

Most homeowners pay $30,900 – $51,500 (mid-range, typical $39,600, before sales tax), 13% above the national average and in line with the Massachusetts average.

Most homeowners pay

$30,900 – $51,500Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 323 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $39,600
Labour $23,848Materials $15,741Work hours: 252.5

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Price levels in Boston, MA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$35,500
$27,700 – $46,100
$21,272$14,191
Mid-range$39,600
$30,900 – $51,500
$23,848$15,741
Premium$72,700
$56,700 – $94,500
$43,352$29,341

Why prices in Boston, MA are different

Labor is about 60% of a mid-range attic conversion job, around 253 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 24% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 13% above the national figure and in line with the Massachusetts average.

Boston, MA ranks 9 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does attic conversion cost in Boston, MA?

A mid-range job typically costs $39,600 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $30,900 – $51,500. Basic is about $35,500 and premium about $72,700.

Is attic conversion more expensive in Boston, MA than elsewhere in Massachusetts?

Boston, MA: in line with the Massachusetts average of $39,700. Labor is about 60% of a mid-range attic conversion job, around 253 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 24% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 13% above the national figure and in line with the Massachusetts average.

How does Boston, MA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Boston, MA ranks 9 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $35,000.

How much of the price is labor in Boston, MA?

About 60% at the mid-range level, around 253 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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