Laminate flooring cost in Kenosha, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,950 – $7,000
- Per sq ft
- $3.95 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #85
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a laminate floor in the Kenosha area: $1,950 to $7,000 for 500 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $25.42 an hour in the Kenosha area, 6% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$3,500 to $5,500
About $6.95 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $2,400 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,500 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $530 | $1,850 | $3,200 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,650 | $3,850 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,950 | $4,500 | $7,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Kenosha number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Kenosha wages are 0.96 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% of the midpoint estimate (61% 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 $1,750 nationally becomes $1,850 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.1: $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 Kenosha. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Kenosha quotes can differ
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.
Is Kenosha cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Chicago is the priciest of the group at $5,400. Racine is the cheapest at $4,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $1,950 – $7,000 | $4,500 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | −9% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $1,950 – $6,750 | $4,350 | −3% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $2,450 – $8,350 | $5,400 | +20% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $2,050 – $7,050 | $4,550 | +1% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $2,000 – $6,850 | $4,400 | −2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,950 – $6,700 | $4,300 | −4% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kenosha ranks #85 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kenosha is 4% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,950 – $6,750 | $4,350 | −3% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | −6% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $2,050 – $7,000 | $4,500 | level |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,950 – $6,700 | $4,300 | −4% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $2,150 – $7,300 | $4,700 | +5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | −5% |
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 | $1,700 – $6,100 | $3,900 | −14% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $1,600 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −18% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | −9% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $1,850 – $6,500 | $4,200 | −7% |
Related projects, priced for Kenosha
Jobs that often go together with laminate floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kenosha wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (+8%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,400 | +6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,200 | +8% |
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 0.96.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kenosha metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $25.42 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $34.27 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.90 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $35.62 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles)) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $540 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 12.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 60% | $22.49 | $25.42 | $34.27 | $27.15 | 0.94 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.15 | $28.90 | $35.62 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Kenosha: what basic, standard and premium work costs
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 one room (200 sq ft) to whole house (1,200 sq ft).
Basic
$1,950 to $4,000
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,500 to $5,500
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$5,000 to $7,000
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $790 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,800 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,950 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $7,000 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,750 – $9,600 | $8,350 – $13,200 | $12,000 – $16,800 |
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Laminate flooring in Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Kenosha?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,950 to $7,000 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,500 to $5,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Kenosha?
About $3.95 to $14 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 Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,100, which is 9% less than Kenosha ($4,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $4,500. Materials are 41% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Kenosha?
$1,950 to $7,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor 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 laminate floor compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 4% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($4,300 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Kenosha?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $25.42 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.49 to $34.27.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Kenosha?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,950 to $4,000 and premium work $5,000 to $7,000. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring 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 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.