Vinyl siding cost in Flagstaff, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,950 – $23,900
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.80 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #157
- 1 = most expensive
Flagstaff homeowners pay roughly $7,950 to $23,900 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.80 to $11.50 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Flagstaff is 5% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $26.91 an hour in the Flagstaff area, 8% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Flagstaff, AZ, standard level
$12,700 to $19,100
About $6.05 to $9.10 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $6,250 | $9,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,700 | $19,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Flagstaff, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 51% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $7,800 | $11,700 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,950 | $15,900 | $23,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Flagstaff number
Labor is 49% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (30%), sheet metal workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Flagstaff the blended ratio comes out at 0.93.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Flagstaff metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,100, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Flagstaff. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Flagstaff
Because every project leans on different trades, Flagstaff's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and metal roof −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,600 | −10% |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Flagstaff
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Flagstaff Pulliam Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Flagstaff (10 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Flagstaff gets about 21 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 90 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, July and August (3.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 3 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 18 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 20 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 52 | 24 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 28 | 0.9 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 35 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 43 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 51 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 51 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 43 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 32 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 23 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 17 | 1.9 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Flagstaff bid
Old siding removal
Taking the old siding off costs $0.70-$2.00 per sq ft. Check that disposal is included.
Labor and season
Siding labor is $40-$80 an hour or $2-$6 per sq ft, and it is highest in warm months.
Wall area is not floor area
A 2,000 sq ft house usually has more wall area than floor area once you count gables and two stories. Measure the wall, not the floor.
Flagstaff: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Flagstaff 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
$7,950 to $14,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,700 to $19,100
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,500 to $23,900
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,550 – $8,200 | $7,250 – $10,900 | $10,000 – $13,600 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,950 – $14,300 | $12,700 – $19,100 | $17,500 – $23,900 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,400 – $20,500 | $18,200 – $27,300 | $25,000 – $34,100 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Flagstaff is 0.93 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $26.91 an hour, which is 8% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.77 and $30.14 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 42.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.32 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $24.26 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 70.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Flagstaff metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $24.16 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $33.14 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.14 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $560. At the 25th percentile ($22.77) it shrinks by about $720. The total moves by 3.5% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 66,610 jobs in the Flagstaff area. That makes it the 272nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.77 | $26.91 | $30.14 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.61 | $22.32 | $24.26 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $18.19 | $24.16 | $33.14 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
How Flagstaff 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 2,100 sq ft of wall range from $15,000 to $16,500 across Flagstaff and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZthis page | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | |
| Prescott Valley, AZ95 miles | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −6% |
| St. George, UT135 miles | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −5% |
| Las Vegas, NV185 miles | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | +4% |
| Phoenix, AZ185 miles | $8,100 – $24,300 | $16,200 | +2% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $8,050 – $24,100 | $16,100 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Flagstaff comes in at #157 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $22,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Statewide, Flagstaff is 1% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $8,100 – $24,300 | $16,200 | +2% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $7,600 – $22,900 | $15,200 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | level |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $7,550 – $22,600 | $15,100 | −5% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Flagstaff's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flagstaff against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $7,800 – $23,300 | $15,600 | −2% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $8,900 – $26,800 | $17,800 | +12% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $8,150 – $24,500 | $16,300 | +3% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −4% |
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Vinyl siding in Flagstaff: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Flagstaff?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,950 to $23,900 in the Flagstaff area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,700 to $19,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of wall and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of wall for vinyl siding in Flagstaff?
About $3.80 to $11.50 per sq ft of wall for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Flagstaff or Prescott Valley?
Prescott Valley is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,900, which is 0% less than Flagstaff ($15,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flagstaff?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $7,800 out of $15,900. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Flagstaff?
$7,950 to $23,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Flagstaff?
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 Flagstaff area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flagstaff expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Arizona?
Flagstaff is 1% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($16,100 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Flagstaff?
The BLS median is $26.91 an hour in the Flagstaff area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.77 to $30.14.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Flagstaff?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,950 to $14,300 and premium work $17,500 to $23,900. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+When is the best time to install vinyl siding in Flagstaff?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. May and June are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Vinyl siding near Flagstaff
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 Vinyl Siding Cost? (2026) (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 = installed price minus HomeGuide's $2-$6 per sq ft labor figure, which it says is around half the project cost.