Roof replacement cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,350 – $12,800
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.15 – $6.15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #91
- 1 = most expensive
Boise homeowners pay roughly $6,350 to $12,800 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $3.15 to $6.15 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Boise is 3% higher. Roofers earn a median of $28.89 an hour in the Boise area, 8% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Boise, ID, standard level
$8,300 to $10,900
About $4.05 to $5.25 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $5,550 | $6,650 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $370 |
| Total | $8,300 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,150 | $4,800 | 33% |
| Labor | $4,700 | $6,100 | $7,500 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $490 | 3% |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,600 | $12,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Boise number
Labor is 64% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Boise the blended ratio comes out at 1.07.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Boise metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,150, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.4) and land at $100 to $490.
Boise: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Boise 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 4 common sizes.
Basic
$6,350 to $8,950
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,300 to $10,900
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,200 to $12,800
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,850 – $5,450 | $5,050 – $6,650 | $6,250 – $7,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,350 – $8,950 | $8,300 – $10,900 | $10,200 – $12,800 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,850 – $12,400 | $11,500 – $15,100 | $14,200 – $17,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,400 – $15,900 | $14,800 – $19,300 | $18,100 – $22,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Boise
Because every project leans on different trades, Boise's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +1% and vinyl siding −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,400 – $32,500 | +1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,800 – $23,400 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
Why two Boise quotes can differ
Roof area, not floor area
Pitch and complexity mean roof surface is larger than the house's footprint. A 1,500 sq ft ranch can have 1,800-2,200 sq ft of roof.
Tear-off and layers
Removing a second layer or rotted decking adds cost, and the contractor can only see decking damage after tear-off.
Tear-off
Removing the old roof is $1-$5 per sq ft depending on the material and number of layers (HomeGuide). Check that your quote includes it.
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 Boise is 1.07 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.89 an hour, which is 8% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.15 and $31.00 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 16.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.84 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.98 and $25.18 an hour. About 4,700 work in the metro. That is 120.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $380. At the 25th percentile ($22.15) it shrinks by about $1,250. The total moves by 4.0% or 12.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 391,790 jobs in the Boise City area. That makes it the 67th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.25% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $22.15 | $28.89 | $31.00 | $26.65 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.98 | $22.84 | $25.18 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
When to schedule roof in Boise
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Boise Air Terminal (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Boise (8 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Boise gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, May and December (1.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 55 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 26 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 29 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 1.2 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 54 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 61 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 80 | 53 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
How Boise compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Bend is the priciest of the group at $10,000. Logan is the cheapest at $8,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,600 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $6,050 – $12,300 | $9,150 | −4% |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −13% |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | −11% |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $6,550 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +4% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | −8% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $6,200 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Boise comes in at #91 from the top. The priciest is Worcester, MA at $13,800; the cheapest is El Paso, TX at $7,200 (midpoints, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Statewide, Boise is 2% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $6,050 – $12,300 | $9,150 | −4% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Boise's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −12% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −15% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −15% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | level |
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Roof replacement in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Boise?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,350 to $12,800 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,300 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for roof in Boise?
About $3.15 to $6.15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,150, which is 4% less than Boise ($9,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $6,100 out of $9,600. Materials are 33% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Boise?
$8,850 to $17,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Boise?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $490 for fees in the Boise area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for roof compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 2% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($9,350 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $28.89 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.15 to $31.00.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Boise?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,350 to $8,950 and premium work $10,200 to $12,800. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+When is the best time to replace a roof in Boise?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June and September are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Roof replacement near Boise
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 a Roof Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's asphalt shingle price of $80-$250 per roofing square (100 sq ft), i.e. $0.80-$2.50 per sq ft. The rest of the installed price covers roofer labor ($1.50-$3.00/sq ft), tear-off, disposal, underlayment and contractor overhead.