Chain-link fence cost in Sacramento, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,750 – $7,300
- Per linear ft
- $11.50 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #15
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Sacramento area: $1,750 to $7,300 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 18% higher than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $29.11 an hour in the Sacramento area, 28% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Sacramento, CA, standard level
$3,400 to $5,650
About $22.50 to $37 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,800 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $3,400 | $5,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Sacramento, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $950 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 33% |
| Labor | $760 | $2,950 | $5,100 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $1,750 | $4,550 | $7,300 | 100% |
Where the Sacramento price comes from
Labor is 65% 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 Sacramento the blended ratio comes out at 1.26.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sacramento is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.7: $45 to $160.
Optional extras in Sacramento
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.16 for Sacramento, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.26) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $95 – $1,150 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Sacramento bid
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Who does the work: Sacramento trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Sacramento the blend is 1.26.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.11 an hour, which is 28% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $36.54 an hour. BLS counts 7,390 of them working in the area, 68.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $35.79 an hour, 23% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.45 and $40.70 an hour. About 9,730 work in the metro. That is 90.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $460 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $370. That is a swing of roughly 8.1% to 10.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has 1,080,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 35th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $23.15 | $29.11 | $36.54 | $22.66 | 1.28 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.45 | $35.79 | $40.70 | $29.12 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
How Sacramento compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Vallejo is the priciest of the group at $4,600. Chico is the cheapest at $4,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CAthis page | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | |
| Stockton, CA60 miles | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | −4% |
| Vallejo, CA60 miles | $1,750 – $7,450 | $4,600 | +2% |
| Chico, CA70 miles | $1,700 – $6,950 | $4,300 | −5% |
| Napa, CA75 miles | $1,750 – $7,450 | $4,600 | +2% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,500 | level |
| California (statewide) | $1,750 – $7,350 | $4,550 | +1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sacramento ranks #15 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sacramento is 1% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | level |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,950 – $8,400 | $5,150 | +14% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,700 – $7,100 | $4,400 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,750 – $7,200 | $4,450 | −2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,850 – $7,900 | $4,850 | +7% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sacramento against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,850 | −15% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $1,550 – $6,550 | $4,050 | −11% |
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | −19% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | −16% |
Cost by quality level and size in Sacramento
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sacramento. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$1,750 to $4,000
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,400 to $5,650
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$5,100 to $7,300
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,700 | $2,300 – $3,800 | $3,450 – $4,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,750 – $4,000 | $3,400 – $5,650 | $5,100 – $7,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,300 – $5,250 | $4,550 – $7,500 | $6,750 – $9,700 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,450 – $7,850 | $6,750 – $11,200 | $10,100 – $14,500 |
Planning more than one job in Sacramento?
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sacramento wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+23%) and vinyl fence lowest (+10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $8,650 | +14% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $12,700 | +12% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $3,100 – $12,500 | +23% |
The best months for chain-link fence in Sacramento
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Sacramento 5 Ese (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Sacramento are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Sacramento gets about 19 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (3.9 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 90 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 47 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 54 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 59 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 61 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 61 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 41 | 3.5 | Workable |
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Chain-link fence in Sacramento: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Sacramento?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,750 to $7,300 in the Sacramento area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,400 to $5,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Sacramento?
About $11.50 to $48 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Sacramento or Stockton?
Stockton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,350, which is 4% less than Sacramento ($4,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sacramento?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $4,550. Materials are 33% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Sacramento?
$2,300 to $9,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Sacramento?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $160 for fees in the Sacramento area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sacramento expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of California?
Sacramento is 1% below the California statewide estimate ($4,550 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Sacramento?
The BLS median is $29.11 an hour in the Sacramento area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $36.54.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Sacramento?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,750 to $4,000 and premium work $5,100 to $7,300. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+When is the best time to install a chain-link fence in Sacramento?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June and September are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Sacramento?
$95 to $1,150, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Sacramento
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).