Attic insulation cost in Peoria, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,050 – $4,000
- Per sq ft
- $1.05 – $4
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #94
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for attic insulation in the Peoria area: $1,050 to $4,000 for 1,000 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $25.48 an hour in the Peoria area, 8% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Peoria, IL, standard level
$1,900 to $3,100
About $1.90 to $3.10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,900 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Peoria, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,500 | $2,550 | 60% |
| Labor | $570 | $1,000 | $1,450 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,500 | $4,000 | 100% |
Why Peoria prices look the way they do
Labor is 40% 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 Peoria the blended ratio comes out at 1.13. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Peoria is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.2: $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 Peoria. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Peoria
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Peoria. 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
$1,050 to $2,200
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,900 to $3,100
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,800 to $4,000
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $620 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,400 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,050 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $4,000 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,000 | $3,450 – $5,600 | $5,050 – $7,200 |
Who does the work: Peoria 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 Peoria the blend is 1.13.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) carry 80% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Peoria metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $25.48 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.33 and $34.63 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $30.27 an hour, which is 34% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $37.76 an hour. BLS counts 1,020 of them working in the area, 61.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about 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 $280 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $95. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 11.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Peoria has 166,020 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 141st 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% | $22.33 | $25.48 | $34.63 | $23.62 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.67 | $30.27 | $37.76 | $22.66 | 1.34 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Peoria
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Peoria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+20%) and window replacement lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,650 – $14,800 | +20% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,100 – $37,600 | +19% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,350 – $28,000 | +11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,550 | +10% |
Peoria against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
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 $2,450 to $2,550 across Peoria and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, ILthis page | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | |
| Bloomington, IL40 miles | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | level |
| Davenport, IA65 miles | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Springfield, IL65 miles | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | level |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL110 miles | $1,000 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $1,100 – $4,250 | $2,650 | +6% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Peoria ranks #94 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Peoria is 6% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $1,150 – $4,500 | $2,800 | +12% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $1,000 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | level |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Peoria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $900 – $3,650 | $2,300 | −9% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $990 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −5% |
Attic insulation: what moves the price in Peoria
Air sealing and fixture damming
Sealing gaps and damming around recessed lights are part of what moves the price within a type.
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).
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Attic insulation in Peoria: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Peoria?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,050 to $4,000 in the Peoria area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $3,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Peoria?
About $1.05 to $4 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 Peoria or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,500, which is 0% less than Peoria ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Peoria?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,000 out of $2,500. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Peoria?
$1,050 to $4,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Peoria?
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 Peoria area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Peoria expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Illinois?
Peoria is 6% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($2,650 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Peoria?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $25.48 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.33 to $34.63.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Peoria?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,050 to $2,200 and premium work $2,800 to $4,000. 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 Peoria
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.