Laminate flooring cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,950 – $6,750
- Per sq ft
- $3.85 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #103
- 1 = most expensive
Coeur d'Alene homeowners pay roughly $1,950 to $6,750 to install laminate flooring at 500 sq ft, or $3.85 to $13.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Coeur d'Alene is 3% lower. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $27.15 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, 0% above the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$3,400 to $5,300
About $6.75 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,400 | $5,300 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,700 | $2,900 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,650 | $3,900 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,950 | $4,350 | $6,750 | 100% |
Why Coeur d'Alene prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles), who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.15 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Coeur d'Alene is 0.97 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the area, so we used the national median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Coeur d'Alene metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $1,700, compared with $1,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 60% of the labor weighting for this project uses a national median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Coeur d'Alene. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Coeur d'Alene?
Because every project leans on different trades, Coeur d'Alene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −4% and bathroom remodel −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,400 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −9% |
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 Coeur d'Alene is 0.97 times the national level.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Coeur d'Alene metro, so we used the national median: $27.15 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.95 and $35.50 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $30.11 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 109.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.50 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $510. At the 25th percentile ($21.95) it shrinks by about $320. The total moves by 11.7% or 7.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,280 jobs in the Coeur d'Alene area. That makes it the 254th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 60% | $21.95 | $27.15 | $35.50 | $27.15 | 1.00 | US |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.14 | $27.00 | $30.11 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Is Coeur d'Alene cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 500 sq ft range from $3,800 to $4,900 across Coeur d'Alene and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $1,950 – $6,750 | $4,350 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $2,050 – $7,200 | $4,600 | +6% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $1,650 – $6,000 | $3,800 | −12% |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $2,050 – $7,250 | $4,650 | +7% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $2,050 – $7,250 | $4,650 | +7% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $2,200 – $7,600 | $4,900 | +12% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,300 | −2% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Coeur d'Alene comes in at #103 from the top. The priciest is San Jose, CA at $6,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,550 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 2% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,250 | −2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,300 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Coeur d'Alene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | −8% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $1,900 – $6,700 | $4,300 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $1,550 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −15% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $1,700 – $6,150 | $3,900 | −10% |
Cost by quality level and size in Coeur d'Alene
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Coeur d'Alene 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
$1,950 to $3,850
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,400 to $5,300
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,850 to $6,750
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $770 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,700 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,950 – $3,850 | $3,400 – $5,300 | $4,850 – $6,750 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,650 – $9,300 | $8,150 – $12,800 | $11,600 – $16,200 |
Laminate flooring: what moves the price in Coeur d'Alene
Brand
Name-brand laminate such as Pergo runs $5-$17 per sq ft installed.
Floating versus glued
Click-lock or floating laminate is the easiest and cheapest to install (HomeGuide).
Trim
Baseboards run $6-$9 per linear foot and are a common add-on.
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Laminate flooring in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Coeur d'Alene?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,950 to $6,750 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,400 to $5,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Coeur d'Alene?
About $3.85 to $13.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $14.
+Is laminate floor cheaper in Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,600, which is 6% more than Coeur d'Alene ($4,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $4,350. Materials are 39% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$1,950 to $6,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
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 Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene is 2% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($4,300 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Coeur d'Alene?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the national median of $27.15 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.95 to $35.50.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,950 to $3,850 and premium work $4,850 to $6,750. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Coeur d'Alene
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 Laminate Flooring Installation 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 $3-$8 per sq ft laminate labor, matched low-to-low and high-to-high.