Attic insulation cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $930 – $3,750
- Per sq ft
- $0.95 – $3.75
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #262
- 1 = most expensive
Coeur d'Alene homeowners pay roughly $930 to $3,750 to insulate an attic at 1,000 sq ft, or $0.95 to $3.75 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Coeur d'Alene is 6% lower. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $19.98 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, 15% below the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$1,800 to $2,900
About $1.80 to $2.90 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $660 | $950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,800 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 66% |
| Labor | $450 | $800 | $1,150 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $930 | $2,350 | $3,750 | 100% |
Why Coeur d'Alene prices look the way they do
Labor is 34% of the midpoint bill here, against 36% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Coeur d'Alene the blended ratio comes out at 0.89. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Coeur d'Alene metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $1,550, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 80% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Coeur d'Alene. The wage table below marks each row.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Coeur d'Alene is 0.89 times the national level.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) carry 80% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Coeur d'Alene metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median: $19.98 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.19 and $24.39 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.48 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $28.20 an hour. About 1,080 work in the metro. That is 149.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($24.39 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($17.19) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 5.7% or 3.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,280 jobs in the Coeur d'Alene area. That makes it the 254th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) | 80% | $17.19 | $19.98 | $24.39 | $23.62 | 0.85 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.40 | $24.48 | $28.20 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Coeur d'Alene
Because every project leans on different trades, Coeur d'Alene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +2% and gutters −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,250 – $12,600 | +2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,950 – $31,700 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
Coeur d'Alene against nearby metros and the rest of Idaho
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 1,000 sq ft range from $2,350 to $2,950 across Coeur d'Alene and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | +19% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $980 – $3,900 | $2,450 | +4% |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | +19% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,850 | +22% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $1,250 – $4,650 | $2,950 | +26% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −1% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Coeur d'Alene comes in at #262 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,150; the cheapest is Morgantown, WV at $2,250 (midpoints, 1,000 sq ft). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 1% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $920 – $3,750 | $2,300 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Coeur d'Alene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $970 – $3,900 | $2,400 | +4% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | +5% |
Coeur d'Alene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Coeur d'Alene 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 3 common sizes.
Basic
$930 to $2,050
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,800 to $2,900
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,650 to $3,750
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $560 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,250 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $930 – $2,050 | $1,800 – $2,900 | $2,650 – $3,750 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,700 | $3,200 – $5,250 | $4,750 – $6,750 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Coeur d'Alene bid
Removing old insulation
Old, wet or pest-damaged insulation has to come out first, at extra cost.
Type of insulation
Blown-in is $0.90-$2.40 per sq ft and loose-fill is $1.00-$2.50 installed; spray foam costs more (HomeGuide).
Job size
Small attics start around $500 and large ones go up to $6,000 (HomeGuide).
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Attic insulation in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Coeur d'Alene?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $930 to $3,750 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,800 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Coeur d'Alene?
About $0.95 to $3.75 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $4.
+Is attic insulation cheaper in Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,800, which is 19% more than Coeur d'Alene ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $800 out of $2,350. Materials are 66% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$930 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene is 1% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($2,350 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Coeur d'Alene?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $19.98 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.19 to $24.39.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $930 to $2,050 and premium work $2,650 to $3,750. Basic means: blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value. Premium means: spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic.
Attic insulation near Coeur d'Alene
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 Attic Insulation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $0.50-$1.30 per sq ft insulation labor, matched low-to-low and high-to-high.