Sod installation cost in Vineland, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,500 sq ft)
- $1,600 – $3,450
- Per sq ft
- $1.05 – $2.10
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $2,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #63
- 1 = most expensive
Vineland homeowners pay roughly $1,600 to $3,450 to lay sod at 1,500 sq ft, or $1.05 to $2.10 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Vineland is 5% higher. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median of $17.88 an hour in the Vineland area, 5% below the US median of $18.82.
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Estimated cost for 1,500 sq ft in Vineland, NJ, standard level
$2,150 to $2,900
About $1.35 to $1.80 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,250 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $200 |
| Total | $2,150 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1,500 sq ft in Vineland, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $750 | $1,100 | $1,500 | 45% |
| Labor | $840 | $1,250 | $1,650 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $140 | $290 | 6% |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,500 | $3,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Vineland number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: landscaping and groundskeeping workers at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Vineland wages are 1.12 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (47% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Vineland metro is 99.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,500 sq ft comes to $1,100, compared with $1,150 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.0) and land at $0 to $290.
Planning more than one job in Vineland?
Because every project leans on different trades, Vineland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +31% and retaining wall +19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $780 – $2,750 | +31% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,950 – $12,300 | +23% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,750 – $15,500 | +19% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $3,200 – $12,800 | +26% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $44,800 – $140,000 | +24% |
When to schedule sod lawn in Vineland
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Millville Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Vineland (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 108 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Vineland gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and August (4.6 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.1 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 | 42 | 24 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 25 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 64 | 41 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 45 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 35 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 28 | 4.0 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Vineland
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Vineland 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 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,600 to $2,350
Basic grass on cleared, level ground
Standard
$2,150 to $2,900
Better grass type with some grading
Premium
$2,700 to $3,450
Premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small yard (1,000 sq ft) | $1,050 – $1,600 | $1,450 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,400 |
| average yard (1,500 sq ft) | $1,600 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $2,900 | $2,700 – $3,450 |
| large yard (4,000 sq ft) | $4,250 – $6,050 | $5,600 – $7,400 | $6,950 – $8,750 |
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 Vineland is 1.12 times the national level.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 80%) the local median is $17.88 an hour, which is 5% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.38 and $21.67 an hour. BLS counts 330 of them working in the area, 53.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $40.23 an hour, 78% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $46.68 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 70.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the landscaping and groundskeeping workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($21.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($16.38) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 7.2% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 62,300 jobs in the Vineland area. That makes it the 279th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 80% | $16.38 | $17.88 | $21.67 | $18.82 | 0.95 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $23.01 | $40.23 | $46.68 | $22.66 | 1.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Is Vineland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Vineland. Dover is the lowest at about $2,300 (midpoint, 1,500 sq ft), 25 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJthis page | $1,600 – $3,450 | $2,500 | |
| Atlantic City, NJ20 miles | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Dover, DE25 miles | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | −9% |
| Philadelphia, PA40 miles | $1,550 – $3,400 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $1,600 – $3,500 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Baltimore, MD75 miles | $1,500 – $3,350 | $2,450 | −3% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $1,650 – $3,600 | $2,600 | +4% |
| United States | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Vineland comes in at #63 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $2,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $2,000 (midpoints, 1,500 sq ft). Statewide, Vineland is 4% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $1,600 – $3,500 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Vineland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Vineland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | −11% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $1,300 – $2,850 | $2,050 | −18% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,250 | −11% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,350 | −7% |
Sod installation: what moves the price in Vineland
Site prep
The cost listed here assumes leveled, cleared ground. Grading and soil amendments are extra.
Permit
Sodding permits cost $40-$300 where required, mostly for large lawns or those next to a public road.
Old grass removal
Removing an old lawn first adds $0.50-$2.00 per sq ft, and a full remove-and-resod runs $1.50-$4.00 per sq ft (HomeGuide).
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Sod installation in Vineland: your questions
+How much does it cost to lay sod in Vineland?
For 1,500 sq ft, expect $1,600 to $3,450 in the Vineland area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for sod lawn in Vineland?
About $1.05 to $2.10 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $290 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $2.
+Is sod lawn cheaper in Vineland or Atlantic City?
Atlantic City is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1,500 sq ft there is $2,400, which is 4% less than Vineland ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Vineland?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,500. Materials are 45% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 47%.
+What would average yard (1,500 sq ft) cost in Vineland?
$1,600 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does sod lawn need a permit in Vineland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $290 for fees in the Vineland area (our national range of $0 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Vineland expensive for sod lawn compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Vineland is 4% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Vineland?
The BLS median is $17.88 an hour in the Vineland area, compared with $18.82 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.38 to $21.67.
+What do basic and premium sod lawn work cost in Vineland?
For 1,500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $2,350 and premium work $2,700 to $3,450. Basic means: basic grass on cleared, level ground. Premium means: premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes.
+When is the best time to lay sod in Vineland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May 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.
Sod installation near Vineland
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.