Attic insulation cost in Binghamton, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,100 – $4,200
- Per sq ft
- $1.10 – $4.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #31
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to insulate an attic in Binghamton, plan on $1,100 to $4,200 for 1,000 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $1.10 to $4.20 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $28.41 an hour in the Binghamton area, 20% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Binghamton, NY, standard level
$2,050 to $3,300
About $2.05 to $3.30 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,050 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Binghamton, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $500 | $1,600 | $2,700 | 60% |
| Labor | $590 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,650 | $4,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Binghamton number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Binghamton wages are 1.18 times the national level. Labor makes up about 40% of the midpoint estimate (36% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the New York statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Binghamton metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $1,600, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.9) 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 Binghamton. The wage table below marks each row.
Binghamton labor market for attic insulation
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 Binghamton is 1.18 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 Binghamton metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $28.41 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.94 and $34.69 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.40 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.53 and $35.23 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 67.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.69 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($23.94) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 7.2% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,030 jobs in the Binghamton area. That makes it the 207th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) | 80% | $23.94 | $28.41 | $34.69 | $23.62 | 1.20 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.53 | $24.40 | $35.23 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Is Binghamton cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1,000 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Binghamton is the priciest of the group. Allentown is the cheapest at $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NYthis page | $1,100 – $4,200 | $2,650 | |
| Scranton, PA60 miles | $1,000 – $4,050 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Syracuse, NY60 miles | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | −2% |
| Kingston, NY90 miles | $1,100 – $4,200 | $2,650 | level |
| Utica, NY90 miles | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Allentown, PA100 miles | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −9% |
| New York (statewide) | $1,150 – $4,450 | $2,800 | +5% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Binghamton comes in at #31 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, Binghamton is 5% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $1,200 – $4,600 | $2,900 | +9% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | −2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,100 – $4,200 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | −2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $1,150 – $4,550 | $2,850 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Binghamton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Binghamton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $880 – $3,650 | $2,250 | −15% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,850 | +8% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −12% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,400 | −10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Binghamton bid
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.
Removing old insulation
Old, wet or pest-damaged insulation has to come out first, at extra cost.
Cost by quality level and size in Binghamton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Binghamton 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
$1,100 to $2,350
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$2,050 to $3,300
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,950 to $4,200
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $650 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,550 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,100 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,300 | $2,950 – $4,200 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,950 – $4,200 | $3,650 – $5,900 | $5,350 – $7,600 |
Planning more than one job in Binghamton?
Because every project leans on different trades, Binghamton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +4% and window replacement +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,700 – $33,500 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +2% |
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Attic insulation in Binghamton: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Binghamton?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,100 to $4,200 in the Binghamton area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $3,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Binghamton?
About $1.10 to $4.20 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 Binghamton or Scranton?
Scranton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,550, which is 4% less than Binghamton ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Binghamton?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,650. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Binghamton?
$1,100 to $4,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Binghamton?
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 Binghamton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Binghamton expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of New York?
Binghamton is 5% below the New York statewide estimate ($2,800 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Binghamton?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.41 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.94 to $34.69.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Binghamton?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,350 and premium work $2,950 to $4,200. 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 Binghamton
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.