Roof replacement cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,050 – $12,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.95 – $5.90
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #119
- 1 = most expensive
Idaho Falls homeowners pay roughly $6,050 to $12,300 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.95 to $5.90 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Idaho Falls is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$7,900 to $10,400
About $3.85 to $5 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $5,200 | $6,200 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $360 |
| Total | $7,900 | $10,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,150 | $4,800 | 35% |
| Labor | $4,400 | $5,700 | $7,000 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $470 | 3% |
| Total | $6,050 | $9,150 | $12,300 | 100% |
Where the Idaho Falls price comes from
Labor is 62% 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 Idaho Falls the blended ratio comes out at 1.00.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Idaho Falls 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 (94.4) and land at $95 to $470.
Idaho Falls: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Idaho Falls 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
$6,050 to $8,550
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,900 to $10,400
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,800 to $12,300
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,650 – $5,200 | $4,850 – $6,400 | $6,000 – $7,550 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,050 – $8,550 | $7,900 – $10,400 | $9,800 – $12,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,400 – $11,800 | $11,000 – $14,400 | $13,600 – $17,000 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,800 – $15,200 | $14,100 – $18,400 | $17,300 – $21,700 |
Why two Idaho Falls quotes can differ
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
Shingle type
3-tab asphalt is $3-$5 per sq ft installed; architectural is $4-$6 (HomeGuide). Metal, tile and slate are separate projects with much higher ranges.
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.
Is Idaho Falls cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $10,000. Logan is the cheapest at $8,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $6,050 – $12,300 | $9,150 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −9% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +10% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +5% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | −7% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $6,200 – $12,500 | $9,350 | +2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Idaho Falls comes in at #119 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, Idaho Falls is 2% below the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +5% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Idaho Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | −8% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −11% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −8% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −12% |
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 Idaho Falls is 1.00 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $26.77 an hour, which is in line with the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $29.65 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 15.9 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 $22.05 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $26.56 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 118.5 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 ($29.65 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $520. At the 25th percentile ($19.28) it shrinks by about $1,350. The total moves by 5.7% or 14.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,840 jobs in the Idaho Falls area. That makes it the 233rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $19.28 | $26.77 | $29.65 | $26.65 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.83 | $22.05 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
When to schedule roof in Idaho Falls
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Idaho Falls Fanning Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Idaho Falls (8 of 12 months). January, February, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, November 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.
Idaho Falls gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 26 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 | 29 | 12 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 16 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 25 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 38 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 45 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 49 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 31 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 43 | 22 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 30 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Idaho Falls?
Because every project leans on different trades, Idaho Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs −4% and vinyl siding −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,650 – $31,100 | −4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
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Roof replacement in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Idaho Falls?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,050 to $12,300 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,900 to $10,400. 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 Idaho Falls?
About $2.95 to $5.90 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,350, which is 9% less than Idaho Falls ($9,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $5,700 out of $9,150. Materials are 35% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Idaho Falls?
$8,400 to $17,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Idaho Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $470 for fees in the Idaho Falls area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for roof compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 2% below 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 Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $26.77 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.28 to $29.65.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Idaho Falls?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,050 to $8,550 and premium work $9,800 to $12,300. 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 Idaho Falls?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through October. July and August 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 Idaho Falls
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.