Attic insulation cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $4,400
- Per sq ft
- $1.15 – $4.40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #21
- 1 = most expensive
Bend homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $4,400 to insulate an attic at 1,000 sq ft, or $1.15 to $4.40 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bend is 11% higher. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $28.95 an hour in the Bend area, 23% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Bend, OR, standard level
$2,100 to $3,400
About $2.10 to $3.40 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $890 | $1,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $530 | $1,700 | $2,850 | 61% |
| Labor | $600 | $1,100 | $1,550 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,750 | $4,400 | 100% |
Why Bend prices look the way they do
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, Bend wages are 1.20 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (36% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Oregon statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bend metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $1,700, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.6) 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 Bend. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Bend?
Because every project leans on different trades, Bend's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +7% and vinyl siding +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $34,600 | +6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,750 – $15,800 | +5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,450 | +6% |
Attic insulation: what moves the price in Bend
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).
Job size
Small attics start around $500 and large ones go up to $6,000 (HomeGuide).
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 Bend is 1.20 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 Bend metro, so we used the Oregon statewide median: $28.95 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.79 and $34.84 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $25.37 an hour, 12% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $29.52 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 72.1 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 ($34.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($23.79) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 6.5% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 108,240 jobs in the Bend area. That makes it the 193rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) | 80% | $23.79 | $28.95 | $34.84 | $23.62 | 1.23 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.68 | $25.37 | $29.52 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Bend
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bend 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
$1,150 to $2,450
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$2,100 to $3,400
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$3,100 to $4,400
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $680 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,650 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,150 – $2,450 | $2,100 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,400 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $2,050 – $4,400 | $3,800 – $6,150 | $5,550 – $7,950 |
Is Bend cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1,000 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Medford is the priciest of the group at $2,900. Eugene is the cheapest at $2,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,750 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,750 | −1% |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | level |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $1,150 – $4,450 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $1,200 – $4,650 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,850 | +3% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,750 | level |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Bend comes in at #21 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, Bend is 0% above the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $1,150 – $4,450 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | level |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,750 | −1% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $1,200 – $4,650 | $2,900 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Bend's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −13% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $970 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −13% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −15% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | −8% |
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Attic insulation in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Bend?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $4,400 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Bend?
About $1.15 to $4.40 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 Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,750, which is 1% less than Bend ($2,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $2,750. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Bend?
$1,150 to $4,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Bend?
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 Bend area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 0% above the Oregon statewide estimate ($2,750 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Bend?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.95 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.79 to $34.84.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Bend?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,450 and premium work $3,100 to $4,400. 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 Bend
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.