Vinyl fence cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,500 – $9,200
- Per linear ft
- $30 – $60.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $6,850
- Metros covered
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Rhode Island prices for vinyl fence: $4,500 to $9,200 for 150 linear ft, or $30 to $60.50 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 0% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $29.25 an hour.
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$5,900 to $7,800
About $39 to $51 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $5,900 | $7,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $5,100 | $6,550 | 74% |
| Labor | $830 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,500 | $6,850 | $9,200 | 100% |
Other Rhode Island jobs that often go with vinyl fence
Each project weights the trades differently, so Rhode Island's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, chain-link fence is +7% and aluminum fence +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,650 | +7% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,600 | +2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,400 | +4% |
Extras that change the Rhode Island total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.04 for Rhode Island, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.11) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $160 – $810 |
| Remove old fence | $1,550 – $3,100 |
Weather windows across Rhode Island
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Rhode Island is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Providence has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 22 | 84 | 48 | 9: March through November |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.11 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.14 and $36.42 an hour. About 2,580 work in the state. That is 51.5 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 $27.52 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.25 an hour. BLS counts 2,110 of them working in the state, 42.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.42 an hour) would add about $180 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.14) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $25.14 | $29.25 | $36.42 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.51 | $27.52 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Rhode Island prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$4,500 to $6,400
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,900 to $7,800
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,350 to $9,200
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,000 – $4,300 | $3,950 – $5,250 | $4,900 – $6,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,500 – $6,400 | $5,900 – $7,800 | $7,350 – $9,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,000 – $8,500 | $7,850 – $10,400 | $9,750 – $12,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,000 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,500 | $14,600 – $18,300 |
How Rhode Island compares with nearby states
Rhode Island ranks 14 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $8,250 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,200, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Rhode Island sits at $6,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $4,700 – $9,750 | $7,250 | +5% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $4,550 – $9,300 | $6,950 | +1% |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $4,500 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −1% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $4,950 – $10,100 | $7,500 | +10% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $4,450 – $8,950 | $6,700 | −2% |
Why two Rhode Island 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.
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
Rhode Island metro-by-metro prices
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $4,550 – $9,250 | $6,900 | +1% |
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Vinyl fence in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Rhode Island?
$4,500 to $9,200 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for vinyl fence?
Providence at about $6,900 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 0% more expensive: $6,850 against $6,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 24% ($1,650). Materials are 74%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.11x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $29.25 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.14 to $36.42.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for vinyl fence costs?
14th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,850 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Rhode Island?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,500 to $6,400 and premium work $7,350 to $9,200. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Does the season matter for vinyl fence in Rhode Island?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Rhode Island metros we cover, Providence has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Rhode Island?
$160 to $810, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence by city in Rhode Island
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.