Roof replacement cost in Kenosha, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,500 – $13,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.20 – $6.40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #64
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Kenosha, plan on $6,500 to $13,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $3.20 to $6.40 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $28.54 an hour in the Kenosha area, 7% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$8,550 to $11,300
About $4.15 to $5.45 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $5,550 | $6,650 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $8,550 | $11,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,500 | $5,300 | 35% |
| Labor | $4,700 | $6,100 | $7,500 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $510 | 3% |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,900 | $13,300 | 100% |
Where the Kenosha price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Kenosha wages are 1.07 times the national level. Labor makes up about 62% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kenosha metro is 106.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,500, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.1) and land at $100 to $510.
Data note: 85% 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.
How Kenosha compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Chicago is the priciest of the group at $12,100. Racine is the cheapest at $9,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $6,500 – $13,300 | $9,900 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,650 | −2% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,700 | −2% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $8,200 – $16,000 | $12,100 | +22% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $6,650 – $13,200 | $9,900 | level |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $6,800 – $13,400 | $10,100 | +2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | −3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Kenosha comes in at #64 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, Kenosha is 3% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,700 | −2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $6,500 – $13,000 | $9,750 | −2% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | −4% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $6,600 – $13,100 | $9,850 | level |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $6,300 – $12,600 | $9,450 | −5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $5,900 – $12,000 | $8,900 | −10% |
Cities with a workforce like Kenosha's
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 | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −16% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $5,250 – $10,900 | $8,100 | −18% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,650 | −2% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −16% |
Related projects, priced for Kenosha
Because every project leans on different trades, Kenosha's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs +9% and attic insulation +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $35,200 | +9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Kenosha 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 Kenosha is 1.07 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kenosha metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $28.54 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $31.41 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $24.06 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $29.45 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 45.1 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 ($31.41 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $520. At the 25th percentile ($23.01) it shrinks by about $1,000. The total moves by 5.3% or 10.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,450 jobs in the Kenosha area. That makes it the 245th 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% | $23.01 | $28.54 | $31.41 | $26.65 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.67 | $24.06 | $29.45 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Kenosha
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.
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.
Kenosha: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kenosha 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 $9,200
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,550 to $11,300
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,600 to $13,300
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,950 – $5,650 | $5,200 – $6,900 | $6,500 – $8,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,500 – $9,200 | $8,550 – $11,300 | $10,600 – $13,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,050 – $12,800 | $11,900 – $15,600 | $14,700 – $18,400 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,600 – $16,400 | $15,200 – $20,000 | $18,800 – $23,500 |
Climate in Kenosha: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kenosha Rgnl 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 Kenosha (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.
Kenosha gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, June and August (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.0 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 31 | 16 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 28 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.5 | Cold |
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Roof replacement in Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Kenosha?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,500 to $13,300 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,550 to $11,300. 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 Kenosha?
About $3.20 to $6.40 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,650, which is 2% less than Kenosha ($9,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $6,100 out of $9,900. Materials are 35% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Kenosha?
$9,050 to $18,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Kenosha?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $510 for fees in the Kenosha area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kenosha expensive for roof compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 3% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($9,600 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Kenosha?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.54 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.01 to $31.41.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Kenosha?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,500 to $9,200 and premium work $10,600 to $13,300. 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 Kenosha?
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 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 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.