Vinyl fence cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,400 – $8,800
- Per linear ft
- $29 – $58
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #134
- 1 = most expensive
A vinyl fence in Bangor, ME usually costs $4,400 to $8,800 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $29 to $58 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $240 less. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.2).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Bangor, ME, standard level
$5,700 to $7,500
About $37.50 to $49 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,700 | $7,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $5,100 | $6,550 | 77% |
| Labor | $710 | $1,400 | $2,100 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,400 | $6,600 | $8,800 | 100% |
Why Bangor prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.45 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bangor is 0.94 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 21% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bangor is at 97.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,100 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $40 to $140.
Bangor against nearby metros and the rest of Maine
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Bangor. Manchester comes closest at about $6,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $4,400 – $8,800 | $6,600 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $4,450 – $9,050 | $6,750 | +2% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $4,450 – $9,100 | $6,800 | +3% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $4,450 – $9,000 | $6,750 | +2% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $4,750 – $9,800 | $7,300 | +10% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $4,600 – $9,450 | $7,000 | +6% |
| Maine (statewide) | $4,450 – $8,950 | $6,700 | +1% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bangor ranks #134 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bangor is 1% below the Maine figure.
Elsewhere in Maine
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $4,450 – $9,050 | $6,750 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $4,400 – $8,900 | $6,650 | +1% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $4,450 – $9,100 | $6,800 | +3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | level |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $4,850 – $9,900 | $7,400 | +12% |
Bangor 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, Bangor Intl Ap (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 Bangor are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Bangor gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 75 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, October and November (4.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 28 | 9 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 11 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 53 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 17 | 3.7 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Bangor
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 Bangor the blend is 0.94.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.45 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $30.70 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 59.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.35 an hour, which is 6% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $22.35 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 73.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 1.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bangor has 72,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 255th 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% | $23.29 | $27.45 | $30.70 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.60 | $21.35 | $22.35 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Bangor
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bangor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−4%) and concrete slab lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
Extras that change the Bangor total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Bangor, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.94) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $750 |
| Remove old fence | $1,450 – $2,850 |
Bangor: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bangor. 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
$4,400 to $6,150
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,700 to $7,500
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,050 to $8,800
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,950 – $4,150 | $3,850 – $5,050 | $4,750 – $5,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,400 – $6,150 | $5,700 – $7,500 | $7,050 – $8,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,850 – $8,200 | $7,600 – $9,950 | $9,350 – $11,700 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,750 – $12,200 | $11,400 – $14,900 | $14,000 – $17,500 |
Vinyl fence: what moves the price in Bangor
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
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.
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Vinyl fence in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Bangor?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,400 to $8,800 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,700 to $7,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Bangor?
About $29 to $58 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,750, which is 2% more than Bangor ($6,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $6,600. Materials are 77% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Bangor?
$5,850 to $11,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Bangor?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Bangor area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 1% below the Maine statewide estimate ($6,700 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bangor?
The BLS median is $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.29 to $30.70.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Bangor?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,400 to $6,150 and premium work $7,050 to $8,800. 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 Bangor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August 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 Bangor?
$140 to $750, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Bangor
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.