What Things Cost in Chicago
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Chicago, calibrated to Illinois labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Chicago Market Rates
Chicago runs 15% above the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
1.13×
13% above avg
+13% vs national
Labor Rates
1.18×
18% above avg
+18% vs national
Overall Factor
1.15×
15% above avg
+15% vs national
Chicago Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Chicago, IL — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$5 – $16
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Aluminum Decking
$5 – $16
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$6 – $8
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Assemble a Shed
$171 – $391
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Backfill Post Hole
$208 – $600
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Bathroom Flooring
$5 – $16
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Bedroom Door
$5 – $16
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Brick Paver
$5 – $16
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$3 – $6
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Most-Used in Chicago
The trades Chicago owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Chicago Market Factors
- Materials run 13% above the national average
- Crew labor runs 18% above the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 1.15× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Illinois
- Seasonal demand swings that move Chicago pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Chicago — not generic national figures
- 2026 pricing assumptions across materials and labor
- Separate labor and material line items, not a single blended number
- Add-on toggles for demo, disposal, and site prep
- Connect with 3,133 contractors in Chicago
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