Roof replacement cost in Champaign, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,500 – $12,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.20 – $6.25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #82
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Champaign, plan on $6,500 to $12,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $3.20 to $6.25 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% higher than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $28.92 an hour in the Champaign area, 9% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Champaign, IL, standard level
$8,400 to $11,000
About $4.10 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $5,750 | $6,900 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $350 |
| Total | $8,400 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Champaign, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 32% |
| Labor | $4,900 | $6,350 | $7,800 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $460 | 3% |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,700 | $12,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Champaign number
Labor is 65% 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 Champaign the blended ratio comes out at 1.11.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Champaign metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,100, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $95 to $460.
Is Champaign cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $11,300. Lafayette is the cheapest at $8,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | $6,500 – $12,900 | $9,700 | |
| Bloomington, IL35 miles | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +16% |
| Lafayette, IN70 miles | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −16% |
| Peoria, IL75 miles | $7,650 – $14,800 | $11,200 | +15% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $5,600 – $11,500 | $8,550 | −12% |
| Springfield, IL80 miles | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +16% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $7,850 – $15,400 | $11,600 | +20% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Champaign comes in at #82 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, Champaign is 17% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $8,200 – $16,000 | $12,100 | +25% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $7,650 – $14,800 | $11,200 | +15% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $6,800 – $13,400 | $10,100 | +4% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +16% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +16% |
Cities with a workforce like Champaign's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Champaign against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −2% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $7,750 – $15,000 | $11,400 | +17% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −13% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −15% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Champaign
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Champaign 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
$6,500 to $9,050
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,400 to $11,000
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,300 to $12,900
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,950 – $5,550 | $5,150 – $6,750 | $6,350 – $7,950 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,500 – $9,050 | $8,400 – $11,000 | $10,300 – $12,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,050 – $12,600 | $11,700 – $15,300 | $14,400 – $17,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,600 – $16,100 | $15,000 – $19,500 | $18,400 – $22,900 |
Planning more than one job in Champaign?
Because every project leans on different trades, Champaign's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +8% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,500 – $34,400 | +8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,450 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,950 – $26,800 | +6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | level |
Climate in Champaign: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Champaign Willard Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Champaign (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Champaign gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 22 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 | 34 | 18 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 52 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 32 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 2.1 | Cold |
Why two Champaign 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.
Champaign labor market for roof
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 Champaign is 1.11 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.92 an hour, which is 9% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $38.56 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 6.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.59 an hour, 26% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.95 and $36.74 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 54.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.56 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,750. At the 25th percentile ($22.85) it shrinks by about $1,100. The total moves by 18.1% or 11.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 105,500 jobs in the Champaign-Urbana area. That makes it the 196th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $22.85 | $28.92 | $38.56 | $26.65 | 1.09 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.95 | $28.59 | $36.74 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Champaign: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Champaign?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,500 to $12,900 in the Champaign area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,400 to $11,000. 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 Champaign?
About $3.20 to $6.25 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Champaign or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $11,300, which is 16% more than Champaign ($9,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Champaign?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $6,350 out of $9,700. Materials are 32% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Champaign?
$9,050 to $17,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Champaign?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $460 for fees in the Champaign area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Champaign expensive for roof compared with the rest of Illinois?
Champaign is 17% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($11,600 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Champaign?
The BLS median is $28.92 an hour in the Champaign area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.85 to $38.56.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Champaign?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,500 to $9,050 and premium work $10,300 to $12,900. 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 Champaign?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Champaign
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.