Chain-link fence cost in Vineland, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,850 – $8,100
- Per linear ft
- $12 – $53
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +29%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #4
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Vineland area: $1,850 to $8,100 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 29% higher than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $40.23 an hour in the Vineland area, 78% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Vineland, NJ, standard level
$3,700 to $6,200
About $24.50 to $40.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 70% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,650 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $3,700 | $6,200 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Vineland, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,400 | $1,950 | 29% |
| Labor | $890 | $3,450 | $6,000 | 70% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $1,850 | $4,950 | $8,100 | 100% |
Where the Vineland price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Vineland wages are 1.48 times the national level. Labor makes up about 70% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Vineland is at 99.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.0: $40 to $140.
Is Vineland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $3,600 to $4,950 across Vineland and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJthis page | $1,850 – $8,100 | $4,950 | |
| Atlantic City, NJ20 miles | $1,600 – $6,550 | $4,100 | −18% |
| Dover, DE25 miles | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,600 | −27% |
| Philadelphia, PA40 miles | $1,600 – $6,550 | $4,050 | −18% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $1,750 – $7,550 | $4,650 | −6% |
| Baltimore, MD75 miles | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | −22% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $1,750 – $7,250 | $4,500 | −9% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −23% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Vineland ranks #4 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Vineland is 10% above the New Jersey figure.
Elsewhere in New Jersey
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $1,750 – $7,550 | $4,650 | −6% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $1,600 – $6,550 | $4,100 | −18% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Vineland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,550 | −28% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −34% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $1,450 – $5,950 | $3,700 | −25% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −26% |
The best months for chain-link fence in Vineland
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Millville Muni Ap (10 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 Vineland are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Vineland gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and August (4.6 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and May are the driest, at 2.6 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 22 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 | 42 | 24 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 25 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 41 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 45 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 35 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 28 | 4.0 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Vineland
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Vineland. 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
$1,850 to $4,350
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,700 to $6,200
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$5,600 to $8,100
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,900 | $2,500 – $4,200 | $3,750 – $5,450 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,850 – $4,350 | $3,700 – $6,200 | $5,600 – $8,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,400 – $5,750 | $4,900 – $8,250 | $7,400 – $10,800 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,600 – $8,600 | $7,350 – $12,300 | $11,100 – $16,100 |
Who does the work: Vineland 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 Vineland the blend is 1.48.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $40.23 an hour, which is 78% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $46.68 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 70.6 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 $30.50 an hour, 5% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.87 and $50.65 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 28.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $400 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,050. That is a swing of roughly 21.4% to 8.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Vineland has 62,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 279th 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% | $23.01 | $40.23 | $46.68 | $22.66 | 1.78 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.87 | $30.50 | $50.65 | $29.12 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.48 | |||||
Why two Vineland quotes can differ
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.
Optional extras in Vineland
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.24 for Vineland, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.48) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $100 – $1,250 |
Planning more than one job in Vineland?
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Vineland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+26%) and vinyl fence lowest (+9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $8,650 | +14% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $10,100 | +9% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $13,000 | +15% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $3,200 – $12,800 | +26% |
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Chain-link fence in Vineland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Vineland?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,850 to $8,100 in the Vineland area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,700 to $6,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Vineland?
About $12 to $53 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Vineland or Atlantic City?
Atlantic City is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,100, which is 18% less than Vineland ($4,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Vineland?
About 70% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $4,950. Materials are 29% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Vineland?
$2,400 to $10,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Vineland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Vineland area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Vineland expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Vineland is 10% above the New Jersey statewide estimate ($4,500 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Vineland?
The BLS median is $40.23 an hour in the Vineland area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.01 to $46.68.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Vineland?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,850 to $4,350 and premium work $5,600 to $8,100. 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 Vineland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and May 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 Vineland?
$100 to $1,250, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Vineland
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).