Gutters cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,250 – $4,100
- Per linear ft
- $7.80 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #141
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Boise, ID usually costs $1,250 to $4,100 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.80 to $24.50 per linear ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Boise, ID, standard level
$2,100 to $3,250
About $13 to $19.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,250 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 58% |
| Labor | $630 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Boise number
Labor is 39% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Boise the blended ratio comes out at 0.99.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Boise is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.4: $0 to $200.
Specs and site conditions that change a Boise bid
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Stories
Two-story homes add $1-$3 per linear foot for ladders and fall protection.
What local crews earn in Boise
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 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 Boise the blend is 0.99.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $26.89 an hour, 9% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.09 and $36.24 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 22.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.89 an hour, 8% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.15 and $31.00 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 16.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.84 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.98 and $25.18 an hour. BLS counts 4,700 of them working in the area, 120.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 4.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Boise City has 391,790 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 67th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $18.09 | $26.89 | $36.24 | $29.71 | 0.91 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.15 | $28.89 | $31.00 | $26.65 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.98 | $22.84 | $25.18 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Boise weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Boise Air Terminal (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 Boise are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Boise gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, May and December (1.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 55 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 | 39 | 26 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 29 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 1.2 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 54 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 61 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 80 | 53 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Boise?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Boise wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+3%) and vinyl siding lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,400 – $32,500 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,800 – $23,400 | −7% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,100 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Boise
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Boise. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,250 to $2,400
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,100 to $3,250
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,950 to $4,100
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $940 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,100 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,400 | $2,100 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,100 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,550 | $3,100 – $4,800 | $4,350 – $6,050 |
How Boise compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Boise. Idaho Falls is the lowest at about $2,550 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 190 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | level |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +9% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +1% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Boise ranks #141 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Boise is 3% above the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −2% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +5% |
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Gutters in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Boise?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,250 to $4,100 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Boise?
About $7.80 to $24.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 4% less than Boise ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,650. Materials are 58% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Boise?
$1,250 to $4,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Boise?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Boise area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 3% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $26.89 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.09 to $36.24.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Boise?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,400 and premium work $2,950 to $4,100. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Boise?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. 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.
Gutters near Boise
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 Gutter Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Home Genius Exteriors: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (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 = installed range minus the $4-$9 per linear foot labor figure from Home Genius Exteriors.