Laminate flooring cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $2,450 – $8,150
- Per sq ft
- $4.90 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #8
- 1 = most expensive
Barnstable homeowners pay roughly $2,450 to $8,150 to install laminate flooring at 500 sq ft, or $4.90 to $16.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Barnstable is 18% higher. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $38.12 an hour in the Barnstable area, 40% above the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$4,150 to $6,450
About $8.30 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 68% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,200 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $4,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,150 | $6,450 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $490 | $1,700 | $2,900 | 32% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $3,600 | $5,250 | 68% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,450 | $5,300 | $8,150 | 100% |
Why Barnstable prices look the way they do
Labor is 68% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (60%), carpenters (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Barnstable the blended ratio comes out at 1.31. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Barnstable metro is 97.0 (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 (98.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 60% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Barnstable. The wage table below marks each row.
Barnstable against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $6,000. Norwich is the cheapest at $4,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $2,450 – $8,150 | $5,300 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $2,000 – $6,950 | $4,450 | −16% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $2,800 – $9,150 | $6,000 | +13% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $2,350 – $7,850 | $5,100 | −4% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,250 | −20% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $2,000 – $6,950 | $4,450 | −16% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $2,500 – $8,300 | $5,400 | +2% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | −15% |
Across 300 US metros, Barnstable comes in at #8 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, Barnstable is 2% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $2,800 – $9,150 | $6,000 | +13% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $2,350 – $7,850 | $5,100 | −4% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $2,400 – $8,000 | $5,200 | −2% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $2,400 – $8,050 | $5,250 | −1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $2,350 – $7,950 | $5,150 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Barnstable's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $1,650 – $5,950 | $3,800 | −29% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $1,650 – $6,050 | $3,850 | −27% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,550 – $5,650 | $3,600 | −32% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $1,850 – $6,450 | $4,150 | −22% |
Cost by quality level and size in Barnstable
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Barnstable 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
$2,450 to $4,750
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$4,150 to $6,450
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$5,850 to $8,150
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $980 – $1,900 | $1,650 – $2,550 | $2,350 – $3,250 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $2,450 – $4,750 | $4,150 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,150 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $5,850 – $11,300 | $10,000 – $15,400 | $14,100 – $19,500 |
Laminate flooring: what moves the price in Barnstable
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.
Heated floors
Radiant floor heating adds $7-$17 per sq ft and has to go in before the floor does.
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 Barnstable is 1.31 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 Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $38.12 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $31.54 and $52.63 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $33.93 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $38.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the area, 136.0 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 ($52.63 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $880. At the 25th percentile ($31.54) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 16.7% or 7.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 94,110 jobs in the Barnstable Town area. That makes it the 212th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 60% | $31.54 | $38.12 | $52.63 | $27.15 | 1.40 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.31 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Barnstable
Because every project leans on different trades, Barnstable's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, tile flooring runs +16% and kitchen remodel +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,000 – $13,500 | +8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $3,250 – $11,100 | +16% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +11% |
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Laminate flooring in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Barnstable?
For 500 sq ft, expect $2,450 to $8,150 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $6,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Barnstable?
About $4.90 to $16.50 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 Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,450, which is 16% less than Barnstable ($5,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 68% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $5,300. Materials are 32% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Barnstable?
$2,450 to $8,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Barnstable?
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 Barnstable area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 2% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($5,400 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Barnstable?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $38.12 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $31.54 to $52.63.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Barnstable?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $2,450 to $4,750 and premium work $5,850 to $8,150. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Barnstable
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.