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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · 9.4 million people

Siding replacement cost in Chicago, IL

Most homeowners pay $12,800 – $21,300 (mid-range, typical $16,400, before sales tax), 17% above the national average and 1% above the Illinois average.

Most homeowners pay

$12,800 – $21,300Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · 1507 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $16,400
Labour $9,929Materials $6,474Work hours: 100.2

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Price levels in Chicago, IL

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$14,400
$11,200 – $18,700
$8,715$5,670
Mid-range$16,400
$12,800 – $21,300
$9,929$6,474
Premium$26,900
$21,000 – $35,000
$16,210$10,680

Why prices in Chicago, IL are different

Labor is about 61% of a mid-range siding replacement job, around 100 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Chicago, IL area cost about 32% 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 17% above the national figure and 1% above the Illinois average.

Chicago, IL ranks 4 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 siding replacement cost in Chicago, IL?

A mid-range job typically costs $16,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $12,800 – $21,300. Basic is about $14,400 and premium about $26,900.

Is siding replacement more expensive in Chicago, IL than elsewhere in Illinois?

Chicago, IL: 1% above the Illinois average of $16,300. Labor is about 61% of a mid-range siding replacement job, around 100 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Chicago, IL area cost about 32% 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 17% above the national figure and 1% above the Illinois average.

How does Chicago, IL compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Chicago, IL ranks 4 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $14,000.

How much of the price is labor in Chicago, IL?

About 61% at the mid-range level, around 100 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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