Attic insulation cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $920 – $3,750
- Per sq ft
- $0.90 – $3.75
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #278
- 1 = most expensive
Attic insulation in Idaho Falls, ID usually costs $920 to $3,750 for 1,000 sq ft. That works out to about $0.90 to $3.75 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $180 less. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $19.98 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 15% below the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$1,750 to $2,900
About $1.75 to $2.90 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $640 | $920 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,750 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 66% |
| Labor | $440 | $780 | $1,150 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $920 | $2,300 | $3,750 | 100% |
Where the Idaho Falls price comes from
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 Idaho Falls the blended ratio comes out at 0.87. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Idaho Falls is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.4: $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 Idaho Falls. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: attic insulation pricing in Idaho Falls
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Idaho Falls. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small attic (600 sq ft) to large attic (1,800 sq ft).
Basic
$920 to $2,050
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,750 to $2,900
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,600 to $3,750
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $550 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $920 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,750 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,700 |
What local crews earn in Idaho Falls
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 Idaho Falls the blend is 0.87.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) carry 80% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Idaho Falls 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.05 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $26.56 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 118.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 5.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Idaho Falls has 81,840 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 233rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| 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% | $18.83 | $22.05 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Is Idaho Falls cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1,000 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $2,450. Ogden is the cheapest at $2,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $920 – $3,750 | $2,300 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | −1% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | +6% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $900 – $3,700 | $2,300 | −1% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | level |
| Idaho (statewide) | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Idaho Falls ranks #278 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 0% below the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +4% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +4% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $970 – $3,900 | $2,450 | +5% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Idaho Falls bid
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).
Air sealing and fixture damming
Sealing gaps and damming around recessed lights are part of what moves the price within a type.
What nearby projects cost in Idaho Falls
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Idaho Falls wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (−2%) and vinyl siding lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,050 – $12,300 | −2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,650 – $31,100 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
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Attic insulation in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Idaho Falls?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $920 to $3,750 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,750 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 Idaho Falls?
About $0.90 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 Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,300, which is 1% less than Idaho Falls ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $780 out of $2,300. Materials are 66% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$920 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Idaho Falls?
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 Idaho Falls area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 0% below 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 Idaho Falls?
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 Idaho Falls?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $920 to $2,050 and premium work $2,600 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 Idaho Falls
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.