Attic insulation cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,050 – $4,050
- Per sq ft
- $1.05 – $4.05
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #80
- 1 = most expensive
Youngstown homeowners pay roughly $1,050 to $4,050 to insulate an attic at 1,000 sq ft, or $1.05 to $4.05 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Youngstown is almost level. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $28.08 an hour in the Youngstown area, 19% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Youngstown, OH, standard level
$1,950 to $3,150
About $1.95 to $3.15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $860 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,500 | $2,550 | 59% |
| Labor | $580 | $1,050 | $1,500 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,550 | $4,050 | 100% |
Where the Youngstown price comes from
Labor is 41% 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 Youngstown the blended ratio comes out at 1.16. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Ohio statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Youngstown metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.4) 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 Youngstown. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: attic insulation pricing in Youngstown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Youngstown 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
$1,050 to $2,250
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,950 to $3,150
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,850 to $4,050
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $630 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,400 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,050 – $2,250 | $1,950 – $3,150 | $2,850 – $4,050 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,050 | $3,500 – $5,650 | $5,100 – $7,250 |
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 Youngstown is 1.16 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 Youngstown metro, so we used the Ohio statewide median: $28.08 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.97 and $38.25 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.36 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $31.39 an hour. About 850 work in the metro. That is 53.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($38.25 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($21.97) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 12.2% or 7.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 160,160 jobs in the Youngstown-Warren area. That makes it the 148th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) | 80% | $21.97 | $28.08 | $38.25 | $23.62 | 1.19 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.83 | $23.36 | $31.39 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
Is Youngstown cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Youngstown. Cleveland is the lowest at about $2,400 (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $1,050 – $4,100 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $970 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $990 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $1,000 – $4,050 | $2,550 | level |
| Ohio (statewide) | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | +1% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Youngstown comes in at #80 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, Youngstown is 1% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $1,250 – $4,550 | $2,900 | +14% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $970 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −5% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $1,050 – $4,100 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Youngstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Youngstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,000 – $3,950 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $1,100 – $4,150 | $2,600 | +3% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $880 – $3,600 | $2,250 | −12% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,750 | +8% |
Attic insulation: what moves the price in Youngstown
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.
Related projects, priced for Youngstown
Because every project leans on different trades, Youngstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs −4% and roof replacement −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,300 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,100 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −5% |
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Attic insulation in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Youngstown?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,050 to $4,050 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Youngstown?
About $1.05 to $4.05 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 Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,600, which is 2% more than Youngstown ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,550. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Youngstown?
$1,050 to $4,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Youngstown?
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 Youngstown area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 1% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Youngstown?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.08 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.97 to $38.25.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Youngstown?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,050 to $2,250 and premium work $2,850 to $4,050. 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 Youngstown
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.