Tile flooring cost in Binghamton, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,600 – $10,300
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $51.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #71
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Binghamton, NY usually costs $2,600 to $10,300 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $13 to $51.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $230 more. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $29.45 an hour in the Binghamton area, 10% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Binghamton, NY, standard level
$4,900 to $7,950
About $24.50 to $40 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,000 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,900 | $7,950 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Binghamton, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $3,700 | $7,000 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $2,750 | $3,300 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,600 | $6,450 | $10,300 | 100% |
Where the Binghamton price comes from
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 $29.45 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Binghamton is 1.10 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the New York statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Binghamton is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,700 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $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 Binghamton. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Binghamton cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $6,050 to $6,800 across Binghamton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NYthis page | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | |
| Scranton, PA60 miles | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +6% |
| Syracuse, NY60 miles | $2,550 – $10,200 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Kingston, NY90 miles | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,400 | level |
| Utica, NY90 miles | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,400 | level |
| Allentown, PA100 miles | $2,300 – $9,850 | $6,050 | −6% |
| New York (statewide) | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,750 | +5% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Binghamton ranks #71 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Binghamton is 5% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $2,700 – $11,100 | $6,900 | +7% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | level |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −2% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $2,550 – $10,200 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $2,600 – $11,000 | $6,800 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Binghamton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −11% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | +13% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | −15% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −12% |
Planning more than one job in Binghamton?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Binghamton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+12%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,250 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
What local crews earn in Binghamton
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 Binghamton the blend is 1.10.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Binghamton metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.45 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.91 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $24.40 an hour, which is 8% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.53 and $35.23 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 67.0 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 $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $420. That is a swing of roughly 6.6% to 8.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Binghamton has 97,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 207th 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% | $24.10 | $29.45 | $35.91 | $26.77 | 1.10 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.53 | $24.40 | $35.23 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Binghamton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Binghamton. 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
$2,600 to $5,650
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,900 to $7,950
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,200 to $10,300
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $650 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,550 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,950 – $4,250 | $3,650 – $5,950 | $5,400 – $7,700 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,200 – $11,300 | $9,800 – $15,900 | $14,400 – $20,500 |
Why two Binghamton quotes can differ
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.
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Tile flooring in Binghamton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Binghamton?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $10,300 in the Binghamton area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,900 to $7,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Binghamton?
About $13 to $51.50 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 Binghamton or Scranton?
Scranton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,800, which is 6% more than Binghamton ($6,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Binghamton?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $6,450. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Binghamton?
$1,950 to $7,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Binghamton?
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 Binghamton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Binghamton expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of New York?
Binghamton is 5% below the New York statewide estimate ($6,750 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Binghamton?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $29.45 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $35.91.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Binghamton?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $5,650 and premium work $7,200 to $10,300. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Binghamton
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.