Chain-link fence cost in Auburn, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $5,150
- Per linear ft
- $8.90 – $33.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #278
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Auburn, plan on $1,350 to $5,150 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $8.90 to $33.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $17.36 an hour in the Auburn area, 23% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Auburn, AL, standard level
$2,500 to $4,000
About $16 to $26 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,500 | $4,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Auburn, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 42% |
| Labor | $460 | $1,800 | $3,150 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 3% |
| Total | $1,350 | $3,250 | $5,150 | 100% |
Where the Auburn price comes from
Labor is 55% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (60%), carpenters (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Auburn the blended ratio comes out at 0.77.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Auburn metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.9) and land at $35 to $130.
Climate in Auburn: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Auburn No.2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Auburn: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Auburn gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, June and December (5.7 inches in March). The station averages about 49 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 68 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 43 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 38 | 5.6 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Auburn
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Auburn wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,350 to $2,900
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,500 to $4,000
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,650 to $5,150
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $920 – $1,950 | $1,700 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,900 | $2,500 – $4,000 | $3,650 – $5,150 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,800 | $3,300 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,800 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,700 | $4,950 – $7,900 | $7,200 – $10,200 |
Why two Auburn quotes can differ
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
How Auburn compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Birmingham is the priciest of the group at $3,350. Dothan is the cheapest at $3,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ALthis page | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | |
| Columbus, GA40 miles | $1,350 – $5,050 | $3,200 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL50 miles | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | level |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $1,300 – $4,800 | $3,050 | −6% |
| Birmingham, AL100 miles | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | +3% |
| Albany, GA100 miles | $1,350 – $4,900 | $3,100 | −5% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $1,400 – $5,200 | $3,300 | +1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +18% |
Across 300 US metros, Auburn comes in at #278 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Auburn is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | +3% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,300 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $1,400 – $5,200 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,300 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Auburn's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Auburn against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,800 | +17% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +14% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $2,000 – $8,650 | $5,300 | +63% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +18% |
Add-ons priced for Auburn
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Auburn by the average of the local wage index (0.77) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.87. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $70 – $870 |
Planning more than one job in Auburn?
Because every project leans on different trades, Auburn's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −8% and gravel driveway −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −12% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,300 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
Auburn labor market for chain-link fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Auburn is 0.77 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $17.36 an hour, 23% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $13.70 and $21.30 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 92.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.89 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.02 and $26.50 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 27.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($21.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $240. At the 25th percentile ($13.70) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 7.4% or 6.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,710 jobs in the Auburn-Opelika area. That makes it the 252nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $13.70 | $17.36 | $21.30 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.02 | $22.89 | $26.50 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
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Chain-link fence in Auburn: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Auburn?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $5,150 in the Auburn area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,500 to $4,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Auburn?
About $8.90 to $33.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Auburn or Columbus?
Columbus is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,200, which is 1% less than Auburn ($3,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Auburn?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $1,800 out of $3,250. Materials are 42% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Auburn?
$1,800 to $6,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Auburn?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Auburn area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Auburn expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Alabama?
Auburn is 1% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($3,300 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Auburn?
The BLS median is $17.36 an hour in the Auburn area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $13.70 to $21.30.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Auburn?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,900 and premium work $3,650 to $5,150. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Is there a bad season to install a chain-link fence in Auburn?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Auburn?
$70 to $870, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Auburn
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Chain-Link Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Visual Fence Pro: Chain Link Fence Cost & Pricing Guide for Contractors (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = Visual Fence Pro's $6-$13 per foot for residential galvanized 4-6 ft fence (taller or vinyl-coated fence costs more).