Tile flooring cost in Chico, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,250 – $10,100
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $50.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #110
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Chico, CA usually costs $2,250 to $10,100 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $11 to $50.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.05 an hour in the Chico area, 14% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Chico, CA, standard level
$4,600 to $7,750
About $23 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,300 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,600 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Chico, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,700 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,250 | $6,150 | $10,100 | 100% |
Where the Chico price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Chico wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Chico is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,900 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.2: $0 to $0.
Why two Chico quotes can differ
Labor
Labor starts around $5 per sq ft for the simplest jobs and tops $20 for patterns or premium tile.
Tile alone
Tile costs $2-$35 per sq ft before installation, which is what makes the range so wide.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
What nearby projects cost in Chico
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Chico wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (+10%) and shower pan lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,050 – $13,700 | +10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,200 – $7,650 | +10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,800 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,750 | −4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Chico
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Chico. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,250 to $5,350
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,600 to $7,750
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,950 to $10,100
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $560 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,650 – $4,050 | $3,450 – $5,800 | $5,200 – $7,550 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,450 – $10,700 | $9,150 – $15,500 | $13,900 – $20,200 |
Chico against nearby metros and the rest of California
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 200 sq ft range from $6,150 to $6,650 across Chico and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CAthis page | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,150 | |
| Sacramento, CA70 miles | $2,500 – $10,500 | $6,500 | +6% |
| Redding, CA80 miles | $2,300 – $10,200 | $6,200 | +1% |
| Napa, CA90 miles | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +7% |
| Vallejo, CA100 miles | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +8% |
| Santa Rosa, CA105 miles | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +7% |
| California (statewide) | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +8% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Chico ranks #110 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Chico is 7% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +8% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $2,850 – $11,200 | $7,050 | +15% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $2,450 – $10,200 | $6,300 | +3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $2,550 – $10,800 | $6,650 | +8% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $2,750 – $10,900 | $6,800 | +11% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $2,500 – $10,500 | $6,500 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chico against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,550 | +7% |
| Napa, CA | 77,860 jobs | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +7% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | −8% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | +2% |
What local crews earn in Chico
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Chico the blend is 0.91.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $23.05 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.24 and $29.70 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 3.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $26.31 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $34.60 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 61.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $530 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 8.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Chico has 78,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 241st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $21.24 | $23.05 | $29.70 | $26.77 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.14 | $26.31 | $34.60 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Chico: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Chico?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,250 to $10,100 in the Chico area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,600 to $7,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Chico?
About $11 to $50.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $12 to $50.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Chico or Sacramento?
Sacramento is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,500, which is 6% more than Chico ($6,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chico?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $6,150. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Chico?
$1,650 to $7,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Chico?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Chico area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chico expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of California?
Chico is 7% below the California statewide estimate ($6,650 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Chico?
The BLS median is $23.05 an hour in the Chico area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.24 to $29.70.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Chico?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 to $5,350 and premium work $6,950 to $10,100. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Chico
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.