Attic insulation cost in Terre Haute, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,000 – $3,950
- Per sq ft
- $1 – $3.95
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #123
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for attic insulation in the Terre Haute area: $1,000 to $3,950 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. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Terre Haute, IN, standard level
$1,900 to $3,050
About $1.90 to $3.05 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,900 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Terre Haute, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,500 | $2,550 | 61% |
| Labor | $540 | $970 | $1,400 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,000 | $2,500 | $3,950 | 100% |
Why Terre Haute prices look the way they do
Labor is 39% 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 Terre Haute the blended ratio comes out at 1.08. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Terre Haute is at 94.3 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 87.8: $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 Terre Haute. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Terre Haute
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Terre Haute wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−2%) and roof replacement lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,750 – $31,000 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,200 – $24,600 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Terre Haute 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.
Is Terre Haute cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1,000 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Indianapolis is the priciest of the group at $2,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, INthis page | $1,000 – $3,950 | $2,500 | |
| Bloomington, IN40 miles | $1,000 – $3,950 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Indianapolis, IN70 miles | $1,050 – $4,100 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Lafayette, IN75 miles | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +1% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Terre Haute ranks #123 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Terre Haute is 1% below the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $1,050 – $4,100 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −5% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +1% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $1,000 – $3,950 | $2,500 | level |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Terre Haute against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −5% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | +5% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $1,100 – $4,250 | $2,700 | +8% |
Who does the work: Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute the blend is 1.08.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) carry 80% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Terre Haute metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $26.26 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.70 and $29.96 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $21.85 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $27.31 an hour. BLS counts 500 of them working in the area, 76.8 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 $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 5.6% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Terre Haute has 65,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 277th 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% | $21.70 | $26.26 | $29.96 | $23.62 | 1.11 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.50 | $21.85 | $27.31 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Terre Haute
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Terre Haute. 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
$1,000 to $2,200
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,900 to $3,050
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,800 to $3,950
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $610 – $1,300 | $1,150 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,350 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,000 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,950 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,800 – $3,950 | $3,400 – $5,550 | $5,000 – $7,100 |
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Attic insulation in Terre Haute: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Terre Haute?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,000 to $3,950 in the Terre Haute area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $3,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Terre Haute?
About $1 to $3.95 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 Terre Haute or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,500, which is 1% more than Terre Haute ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Terre Haute?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $970 out of $2,500. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Terre Haute?
$1,000 to $3,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Terre Haute?
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 Terre Haute area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Terre Haute expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Indiana?
Terre Haute is 1% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($2,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Terre Haute?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $26.26 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.70 to $29.96.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Terre Haute?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,000 to $2,200 and premium work $2,800 to $3,950. 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 Terre Haute
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.