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Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 2.5 million people

Fence installation cost in Sacramento, CA

Most homeowners pay $3,400 – $5,700 (mid-range, typical $4,400, before sales tax), 10% above the national average and in line with the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,400 – $5,700Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 98 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,400
Labour $2,141Materials $2,237Work hours: 20.4

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Price levels in Sacramento, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,750
$2,150 – $3,550
$1,378$1,348
Mid-range$4,400
$3,400 – $5,700
$2,141$2,237
Premium$6,400
$5,000 – $8,300
$2,511$3,869

Why prices in Sacramento, CA are different

Labor is about 49% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Sacramento, CA area cost about 22% 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 10% above the national figure and in line with the California average.

Sacramento, CA ranks 8 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 fence installation cost in Sacramento, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,400 – $5,700. Basic is about $2,750 and premium about $6,400.

Is fence installation more expensive in Sacramento, CA than elsewhere in California?

Sacramento, CA: in line with the California average of $4,400. Labor is about 49% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Sacramento, CA area cost about 22% 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 10% above the national figure and in line with the California average.

How does Sacramento, CA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Sacramento, CA ranks 8 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,000.

How much of the price is labor in Sacramento, CA?

About 49% at the mid-range level, around 20 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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