Chain-link fence cost in Kenosha, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $6,400
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $41.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #79
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Kenosha, WI usually costs $1,600 to $6,400 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $41.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $170 more. Building materials run about 6% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 106.2).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$3,050 to $4,950
About $20 to $32.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,050 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $960 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 38% |
| Labor | $620 | $2,400 | $4,200 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,600 | $4,000 | $6,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Kenosha number
Labor is 60% 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 Kenosha the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kenosha is at 106.2 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 101.1: $40 to $150.
What nearby projects cost in Kenosha
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kenosha wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+10%) and wood fence lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $8,000 | +4% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,650 | +5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,750 – $11,200 | +10% |
Optional extras in Kenosha
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.05 for Kenosha, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.03) and goods price index (1.06). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $85 – $1,050 |
Is Kenosha 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 $3,950 to $4,650 across Kenosha and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $1,550 – $6,400 | $3,950 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $1,550 – $6,650 | $4,100 | +2% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $1,800 – $7,550 | $4,650 | +16% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $1,600 – $6,850 | $4,250 | +5% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $1,600 – $6,900 | $4,250 | +6% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,550 – $6,500 | $4,050 | +1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kenosha ranks #79 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kenosha is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,550 – $6,650 | $4,100 | +2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,550 – $6,600 | $4,100 | +2% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,600 – $6,700 | $4,150 | +3% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,600 – $6,850 | $4,250 | +6% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,550 – $6,550 | $4,050 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kenosha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −17% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,200 | −20% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $3,950 | −1% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −9% |
Why two Kenosha 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.
Kenosha weather and the chain-link fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Kenosha Rgnl Ap (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 Kenosha are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December 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.
Kenosha gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, June and August (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.0 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 31 | 16 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 28 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.5 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Kenosha
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 Kenosha the blend is 1.03.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.06 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $29.45 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 45.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.90 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $35.62 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $330 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 8.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kenosha has 75,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 245th 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% | $21.67 | $24.06 | $29.45 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.15 | $28.90 | $35.62 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Kenosha: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kenosha. 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
$1,600 to $3,550
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,050 to $4,950
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,500 to $6,400
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,400 | $2,050 – $3,350 | $3,050 – $4,300 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,550 | $3,050 – $4,950 | $4,500 – $6,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,150 – $4,700 | $4,050 – $6,600 | $5,950 – $8,500 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,200 – $7,000 | $6,050 – $9,850 | $8,900 – $12,700 |
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Chain-link fence in Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Kenosha?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,600 to $6,400 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,050 to $4,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Kenosha?
About $10.50 to $41.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,950, which is 1% less than Kenosha ($4,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $4,000. Materials are 38% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Kenosha?
$2,150 to $8,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Kenosha?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Kenosha area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kenosha expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($4,050 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Kenosha?
The BLS median is $24.06 an hour in the Kenosha area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.67 to $29.45.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Kenosha?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,550 and premium work $4,500 to $6,400. 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 Kenosha?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Kenosha?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Kenosha
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).