Vinyl fence cost in Tuscaloosa, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $8,400
- Per linear ft
- $28 – $55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #256
- 1 = most expensive
A vinyl fence in Tuscaloosa, AL usually costs $4,250 to $8,400 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $28 to $55 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $520 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.49 an hour in the Tuscaloosa area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Tuscaloosa, AL, standard level
$5,500 to $7,150
About $36 to $47 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $950 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,500 | $7,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Tuscaloosa, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 80% |
| Labor | $590 | $1,200 | $1,800 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,250 | $6,350 | $8,400 | 100% |
Where the Tuscaloosa price comes from
Labor is 19% of the midpoint bill here, against 22% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (50%), construction laborers (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Tuscaloosa the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tuscaloosa is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,050 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.7: $35 to $130.
Tuscaloosa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tuscaloosa. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$4,250 to $5,900
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,500 to $7,150
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,750 to $8,400
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,800 | $4,550 – $5,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,250 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $7,150 | $6,750 – $8,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,650 – $7,850 | $7,300 – $9,500 | $8,950 – $11,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,450 – $11,800 | $10,900 – $14,200 | $13,400 – $16,700 |
Extras that change the Tuscaloosa total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for Tuscaloosa, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.79) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $680 |
| Remove old fence | $1,300 – $2,650 |
Why two Tuscaloosa quotes can differ
Type and height
A vinyl picket fence is $30-$45 per linear foot; a 6-ft privacy fence $40-$60, and 8-ft goes to $85 (HomeGuide).
Gates
A vinyl gate costs $150-$780 installed, more for large or complex ones.
Removal
Taking down an old fence is $10-$20 per linear foot extra, with disposal.
Planning more than one job in Tuscaloosa?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tuscaloosa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−10%) and chain-link fence lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,200 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
How Tuscaloosa compares
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 150 linear ft range from $6,300 to $6,400 across Tuscaloosa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, ALthis page | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | |
| Birmingham, AL60 miles | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL95 miles | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,300 | level |
| Decatur, AL105 miles | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL130 miles | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | level |
| Auburn, AL140 miles | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,300 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | level |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tuscaloosa ranks #256 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tuscaloosa is 0% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | level |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,300 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,300 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tuscaloosa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $4,100 – $8,050 | $6,050 | −4% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,800 – $9,650 | $7,250 | +14% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | +4% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $4,350 – $8,900 | $6,650 | +5% |
Tuscaloosa weather and the vinyl fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Northport 2 S (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Tuscaloosa are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tuscaloosa gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and April (5.6 inches in February). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 89 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 35 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 38 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 52 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 5.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 53 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 37 | 5.2 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Tuscaloosa
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 Tuscaloosa the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.49 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.52 and $27.84 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 24.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $17.53 an hour, which is 23% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.59 and $20.69 an hour. BLS counts 1,110 of them working in the area, 102.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 1.2% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tuscaloosa has 108,460 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 192nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $20.52 | $23.49 | $27.84 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $14.59 | $17.53 | $20.69 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
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Vinyl fence in Tuscaloosa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Tuscaloosa?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $8,400 in the Tuscaloosa area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,500 to $7,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Tuscaloosa?
About $28 to $55 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Tuscaloosa or Birmingham?
Birmingham is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,400, which is 1% more than Tuscaloosa ($6,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tuscaloosa?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $6,350. Materials are 80% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Tuscaloosa?
$5,650 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Tuscaloosa?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Tuscaloosa area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tuscaloosa expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Alabama?
Tuscaloosa is 0% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($6,350 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Tuscaloosa?
The BLS median is $23.49 an hour in the Tuscaloosa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.52 to $27.84.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Tuscaloosa?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $5,900 and premium work $6,750 to $8,400. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+When is the best time to install a vinyl fence in Tuscaloosa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Tuscaloosa?
$130 to $680, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Tuscaloosa
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.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Vinyl Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials are as cited ($25-$45/ft). HomeGuide reports basic labor at $5-$15/ft, so materials are most of the installed price.