Tile flooring cost in La Crosse, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $10,000
- Per sq ft
- $13.50 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #82
- 1 = most expensive
La Crosse homeowners pay roughly $2,650 to $10,000 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $13.50 to $50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, La Crosse is almost level. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $30.14 an hour in the La Crosse area, 13% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in La Crosse, WI, standard level
$4,850 to $7,800
About $24.50 to $39 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,850 | $7,800 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in La Crosse, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 55% |
| Labor | $2,300 | $2,850 | $3,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,650 | $6,350 | $10,000 | 100% |
What is behind the La Crosse number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, La Crosse wages are 1.14 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). 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 La Crosse metro is 93.8 (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 (91.8) 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 La Crosse. The wage table below marks each row.
How La Crosse compares
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Rochester is the priciest of the group at $6,700. Dubuque is the cheapest at $5,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WIthis page | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | |
| Rochester, MN65 miles | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +6% |
| Dubuque, IA85 miles | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −6% |
| Eau Claire, WI85 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| Madison, WI85 miles | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Waterloo, IA105 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | −6% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, La Crosse comes in at #82 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, La Crosse is 0% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,250 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
Cities with a workforce like La Crosse's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is La Crosse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −12% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | −6% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,450 | −14% |
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 La Crosse is 1.14 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the La Crosse 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 $28.32 an hour, 25% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $35.41 an hour. About 610 work in the metro. That is 72.3 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 ($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 7.9% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 84,380 jobs in the La Crosse-Onalaska area. That makes it the 228th 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% | $22.49 | $28.32 | $35.41 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Planning more than one job in La Crosse?
Because every project leans on different trades, La Crosse's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +9% and laminate flooring −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,000 | +9% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in La Crosse
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).
Cost by quality level and size in La Crosse
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for La Crosse 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 $5,600
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,850 to $7,800
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,050 to $10,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $670 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,000 – $4,200 | $3,650 – $5,850 | $5,300 – $7,500 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,350 – $11,200 | $9,750 – $15,600 | $14,100 – $20,000 |
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Tile flooring in La Crosse: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in La Crosse?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,650 to $10,000 in the La Crosse area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,850 to $7,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in La Crosse?
About $13.50 to $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 La Crosse or Rochester?
Rochester is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,700, which is 6% more than La Crosse ($6,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in La Crosse?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $6,350. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in La Crosse?
$2,000 to $7,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in La Crosse?
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 La Crosse area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is La Crosse expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
La Crosse is 0% 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 La Crosse?
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 La Crosse?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $5,600 and premium work $7,050 to $10,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near La Crosse
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.