Tile flooring cost in Cedar Rapids, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,350 – $9,500
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #136
- 1 = most expensive
Cedar Rapids homeowners pay roughly $2,350 to $9,500 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $11.50 to $47.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Cedar Rapids is 4% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Cedar Rapids, IA, standard level
$4,500 to $7,350
About $22.50 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,500 | $7,350 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Cedar Rapids, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 58% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,450 | $2,950 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,350 | $5,950 | $9,500 | 100% |
Why Cedar Rapids prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $26.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Cedar Rapids is 0.98 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cedar Rapids metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,450, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.0) and land at $0 to $0.
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 Cedar Rapids. The wage table below marks each row.
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 Cedar Rapids is 0.98 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Cedar Rapids metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median: $26.13 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $34.11 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.40 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.57 an hour. About 990 work in the metro. That is 71.1 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 tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $630. At the 25th percentile ($23.11) it shrinks by about $240. The total moves by 10.7% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 139,260 jobs in the Cedar Rapids area. That makes it the 160th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $23.11 | $26.13 | $34.11 | $26.77 | 0.98 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.73 | $23.40 | $28.57 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Cedar Rapids
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
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.
Related projects, priced for Cedar Rapids
Because every project leans on different trades, Cedar Rapids's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +4% and hardwood flooring −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,900 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,900 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,850 | +4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Cedar Rapids
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cedar Rapids 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
$2,350 to $5,200
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,500 to $7,350
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,650 to $9,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $590 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,900 | $3,350 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $7,150 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,700 – $10,400 | $9,000 – $14,700 | $13,300 – $19,000 |
Is Cedar Rapids cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Cedar Rapids. Iowa City is the lowest at about $5,900 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 40 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IAthis page | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | |
| Iowa City, IA40 miles | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,900 | level |
| Dubuque, IA45 miles | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | level |
| Waterloo, IA55 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | level |
| Davenport, IA75 miles | $2,400 – $9,600 | $6,000 | +1% |
| La Crosse, WI115 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +7% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Cedar Rapids comes in at #136 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,050; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $5,150 (midpoints, 200 sq ft). Statewide, Cedar Rapids is 0% above the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | level |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $2,400 – $9,600 | $6,000 | +1% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,900 | level |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | level |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | level |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Cedar Rapids's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cedar Rapids against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $2,250 – $9,500 | $5,850 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | +9% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +12% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $2,550 – $9,900 | $6,250 | +5% |
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Tile flooring in Cedar Rapids: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Cedar Rapids?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,350 to $9,500 in the Cedar Rapids area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,500 to $7,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Cedar Rapids?
About $11.50 to $47.50 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 Cedar Rapids or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,900, which is 0% less than Cedar Rapids ($5,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cedar Rapids?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $5,950. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Cedar Rapids?
$1,750 to $7,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Cedar Rapids?
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 Cedar Rapids area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cedar Rapids expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Iowa?
Cedar Rapids is 0% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Cedar Rapids?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $26.13 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.11 to $34.11.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Cedar Rapids?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,350 to $5,200 and premium work $6,650 to $9,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Cedar Rapids
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.