Tile flooring cost in Bellingham, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $11,500
- Per sq ft
- $16 – $57.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #5
- 1 = most expensive
Bellingham homeowners pay roughly $3,150 to $11,500 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $16 to $57.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bellingham is 18% higher. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $37.46 an hour in the Bellingham area, 40% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Bellingham, WA, standard level
$5,650 to $9,000
About $28.50 to $45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,250 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $3,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,650 | $9,000 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Bellingham, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 53% |
| Labor | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,150 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,150 | $7,300 | $11,500 | 100% |
Why Bellingham prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Bellingham wages are 1.38 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Washington statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bellingham metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,900, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.3) 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 Bellingham. The wage table below marks each row.
Bellingham: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bellingham 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
$3,150 to $6,500
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,650 to $9,000
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$8,150 to $11,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $790 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,850 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,400 – $4,850 | $4,250 – $6,750 | $6,100 – $8,600 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $6,350 – $13,000 | $11,300 – $18,000 | $16,300 – $23,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Bellingham
Because every project leans on different trades, Bellingham's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +30% and laminate flooring +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,000 – $13,600 | +9% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,150 – $7,500 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,750 – $28,500 | +22% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,550 | +30% |
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 Bellingham is 1.38 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bellingham metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $37.46 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $30.33 and $46.80 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.06 an hour, 24% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.41 and $36.85 an hour. About 1,030 work in the metro. That is 112.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($46.80 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $740. At the 25th percentile ($30.33) it shrinks by about $570. The total moves by 10.1% or 7.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 91,390 jobs in the Bellingham area. That makes it the 217th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $30.33 | $37.46 | $46.80 | $26.77 | 1.40 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.41 | $28.06 | $36.85 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.38 | |||||
Is Bellingham 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 $6,950 to $7,700 across Bellingham and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WAthis page | $3,150 – $11,500 | $7,300 | |
| Bremerton, WA90 miles | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA95 miles | $3,200 – $11,500 | $7,350 | level |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | −1% |
| Yakima, WA175 miles | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | −1% |
| Spokane, WA200 miles | $2,900 – $11,000 | $6,950 | −5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −15% |
Across 300 US metros, Bellingham comes in at #5 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, Bellingham is 0% above the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $3,200 – $11,500 | $7,350 | level |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $2,900 – $11,000 | $6,950 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | −1% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | −1% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Bellingham's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bellingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +5% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −22% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,250 | −14% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −23% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Bellingham
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.
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
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Tile flooring in Bellingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Bellingham?
For 200 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $11,500 in the Bellingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,650 to $9,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Bellingham?
About $16 to $57.50 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 Bellingham or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $7,700, which is 5% more than Bellingham ($7,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bellingham?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $7,300. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Bellingham?
$2,400 to $8,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Bellingham?
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 Bellingham area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bellingham expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Washington?
Bellingham is 0% above the Washington statewide estimate ($7,300 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bellingham?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $37.46 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.33 to $46.80.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Bellingham?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $6,500 and premium work $8,150 to $11,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Bellingham
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.