Attic insulation cost in Kenosha, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,050 – $4,200
- Per sq ft
- $1.05 – $4.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #46
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for attic insulation in the Kenosha area: $1,050 to $4,200 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 runs 5% higher than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 106.2).
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$2,000 to $3,250
About $2 to $3.25 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $750 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $530 | $1,700 | $2,850 | 65% |
| Labor | $510 | $920 | $1,300 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,600 | $4,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Kenosha 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, Kenosha wages are 1.02 times the national level. Labor makes up about 35% of the midpoint estimate (36% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kenosha is at 106.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.1: $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 Kenosha. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Kenosha 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 Kenosha the blend is 1.02.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) carry 80% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kenosha metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $23.81 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.73 and $27.82 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.06 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $29.45 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 45.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than 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 $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kenosha has 75,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 245th 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% | $22.73 | $23.81 | $27.82 | $23.62 | 1.01 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.67 | $24.06 | $29.45 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Kenosha
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kenosha wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (+9%) and vinyl siding lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,300 | +6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $35,200 | +9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $15,900 | +6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +9% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: attic insulation pricing in Kenosha
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kenosha. 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 $2,300
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$2,000 to $3,250
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) | $620 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,050 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,200 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,150 | $3,550 – $5,850 | $5,300 – $7,550 |
Attic insulation: what moves the price in Kenosha
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).
Kenosha against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Kenosha. Racine is the lowest at about $2,450 (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft), 15 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $1,050 – $4,200 | $2,600 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −7% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $1,000 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $1,150 – $4,500 | $2,800 | +7% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −7% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $1,000 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −6% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kenosha ranks #46 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kenosha is 7% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,000 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −7% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −7% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,000 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $980 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −7% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,000 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kenosha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −9% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −10% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −7% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $970 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −8% |
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Attic insulation in Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Kenosha?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,050 to $4,200 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Kenosha?
About $1.05 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 Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,450, which is 7% less than Kenosha ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $920 out of $2,600. Materials are 65% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Kenosha?
$1,050 to $4,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Kenosha?
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 Kenosha area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kenosha expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 7% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Kenosha?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.81 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.73 to $27.82.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Kenosha?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,050 to $2,300 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 Kenosha
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.