Tile flooring cost in Kenosha, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $10,800
- Per sq ft
- $13.50 – $54
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #31
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Kenosha, plan on $2,650 to $10,800 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $13.50 to $54 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $30.14 an hour in the Kenosha area, 13% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$5,100 to $8,350
About $25.50 to $41.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $5,350 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,100 | $8,350 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,950 | $7,450 | 58% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,800 | $3,350 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,650 | $6,700 | $10,800 | 100% |
Why Kenosha prices look the way they do
Labor is 42% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Kenosha the blended ratio comes out at 1.12. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kenosha metro is 106.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,950, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.1) 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 Kenosha. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Kenosha
Because every project leans on different trades, Kenosha's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +12% and laminate flooring level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $7,000 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | +12% |
Cost by quality level and size in Kenosha
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kenosha 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
$2,650 to $5,900
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,100 to $8,350
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,550 to $10,800
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $660 – $1,500 | $1,250 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,700 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,000 – $4,450 | $3,800 – $6,250 | $5,650 – $8,100 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,300 – $11,800 | $10,200 – $16,700 | $15,100 – $21,600 |
Is Kenosha 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 $6,300 to $7,300 across Kenosha and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,700 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | −6% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | −5% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $3,100 – $11,500 | $7,300 | +9% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | −6% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | −3% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | −6% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Kenosha comes in at #31 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, Kenosha is 6% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | −5% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | −5% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | −7% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | −6% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,250 | −7% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Kenosha's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kenosha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −15% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −17% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | −6% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | −12% |
Kenosha labor market for tile floor
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 Kenosha is 1.12 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kenosha metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.14 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.44 and $36.42 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $24.06 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $29.45 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 45.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($36.42 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $500. At the 25th percentile ($27.44) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 7.4% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,450 jobs in the Kenosha area. That makes it the 245th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.67 | $24.06 | $29.45 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Kenosha bid
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 Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Kenosha?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,650 to $10,800 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,100 to $8,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Kenosha?
About $13.50 to $54 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 Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,300, which is 6% less than Kenosha ($6,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $6,700. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Kenosha?
$2,000 to $8,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Kenosha?
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 Kenosha area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kenosha expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 6% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($6,350 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Kenosha?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.14 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.44 to $36.42.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Kenosha?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $5,900 and premium work $7,550 to $10,800. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Kenosha
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.