Vinyl siding cost in Boulder, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,200 – $24,500
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.90 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #136
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Boulder, plan on $8,200 to $24,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.90 to $11.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Boulder, CO, standard level
$13,100 to $19,600
About $6.25 to $9.35 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $6,650 | $9,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,100 | $19,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Boulder, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,050 | $12,100 | 49% |
| Labor | $4,150 | $8,300 | $12,400 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,200 | $16,400 | $24,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Boulder number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 30%, sheet metal workers at 10%. Weighted together, Boulder wages are 0.99 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Boulder metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,050, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Boulder bid
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.
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Cost by quality level and size in Boulder
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Boulder 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
$8,200 to $14,700
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,100 to $19,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,000 to $24,500
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,700 – $8,400 | $7,500 – $11,200 | $10,300 – $14,000 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,200 – $14,700 | $13,100 – $19,600 | $18,000 – $24,500 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,700 – $21,000 | $18,700 – $28,100 | $25,700 – $35,100 |
Is Boulder cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $17,300. Cheyenne is the cheapest at $15,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, COthis page | $8,200 – $24,500 | $16,400 | |
| Fort Collins, CO40 miles | $8,100 – $24,300 | $16,200 | −1% |
| Denver, CO55 miles | $8,650 – $26,000 | $17,300 | +6% |
| Greeley, CO60 miles | $8,000 – $24,000 | $16,000 | −2% |
| Cheyenne, WY90 miles | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | −3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO95 miles | $8,000 – $24,000 | $16,000 | −2% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | +3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Boulder comes in at #136 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, Boulder is 3% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $8,650 – $26,000 | $17,300 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $8,000 – $24,000 | $16,000 | −2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $8,100 – $24,300 | $16,200 | −1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $8,000 – $24,000 | $16,000 | −2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | −1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Boulder's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boulder against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −9% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −6% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $9,600 – $28,800 | $19,200 | +17% |
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −8% |
Boulder labor market for vinyl siding
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 Boulder is 0.99 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.73 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.92 and $35.50 an hour. BLS counts 540 of them working in the area, 28.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.07 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.64 and $28.23 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 28.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.75 an hour, which is 10% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.54 and $32.26 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 3.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.50 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,150. At the 25th percentile ($23.92) it shrinks by about $830. The total moves by 7.2% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 192,390 jobs in the Boulder area. That makes it the 119th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.92 | $28.73 | $35.50 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.64 | $23.07 | $28.23 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $21.54 | $26.75 | $32.26 | $29.71 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Climate in Boulder: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Boulder (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Boulder: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Boulder gets about 21 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 93 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and September (3.2 inches in May). The station averages about 33 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 | 47 | 22 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 22 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 29 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 51 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 56 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 48 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 37 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 28 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 21 | 0.8 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Boulder
Because every project leans on different trades, Boulder's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs level and gutters −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,100 – $12,400 | level |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,950 | −1% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,000 – $31,700 | −2% |
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Vinyl siding in Boulder: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Boulder?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,200 to $24,500 in the Boulder area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,100 to $19,600. 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 Boulder?
About $3.90 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 Boulder or Fort Collins?
Fort Collins is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $16,200, which is 1% less than Boulder ($16,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boulder?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $8,300 out of $16,400. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Boulder?
$8,200 to $24,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Boulder?
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 Boulder area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boulder expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Colorado?
Boulder is 3% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($16,900 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Boulder?
The BLS median is $28.73 an hour in the Boulder area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.92 to $35.50.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Boulder?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,200 to $14,700 and premium work $18,000 to $24,500. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Is there a bad season to install vinyl siding in Boulder?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Vinyl siding near Boulder
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.