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

Walk-in shower cost in Chicago, IL

Most homeowners pay $6,550 – $10,900 (mid-range, typical $8,400, before sales tax), 20% above the national average and 2% above the Illinois average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,550 – $10,900Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · 15 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $8,400
Labour $4,327Materials $4,057Work hours: 33.2

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Price levels in Chicago, IL

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$4,450
$3,450 – $5,750
$2,190$2,240
Mid-range$8,400
$6,550 – $10,900
$4,327$4,057
Premium$13,200
$10,300 – $17,200
$6,231$6,975

Why prices in Chicago, IL are different

Labor is about 52% of a mid-range walk-in shower job, around 33 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Chicago, IL area cost about 46% 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 20% above the national figure and 2% above the Illinois average.

Chicago, IL ranks 2 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 walk-in shower cost in Chicago, IL?

A mid-range job typically costs $8,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $6,550 – $10,900. Basic is about $4,450 and premium about $13,200.

Is walk-in shower more expensive in Chicago, IL than elsewhere in Illinois?

Chicago, IL: 2% above the Illinois average of $8,200. Labor is about 52% of a mid-range walk-in shower job, around 33 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Chicago, IL area cost about 46% 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 20% above the national figure and 2% 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 2 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $7,000.

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

About 52% at the mid-range level, around 33 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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