Vinyl siding cost in Champaign, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,950 – $26,800
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.25 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #49
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Champaign, plan on $8,950 to $26,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $4.25 to $13 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $32.20 an hour in the Champaign area, 11% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Champaign, IL, standard level
$14,300 to $21,500
About $6.80 to $10 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,300 | $21,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Champaign, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,950 | $17,900 | $26,800 | 100% |
Where the Champaign price comes from
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, Champaign wages are 1.19 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Champaign metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $7,850, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Champaign against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Champaign. Terre Haute is the lowest at about $16,400 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | $8,950 – $26,800 | $17,900 | |
| Bloomington, IL35 miles | $9,300 – $27,800 | $18,600 | +4% |
| Lafayette, IN70 miles | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | −7% |
| Peoria, IL75 miles | $9,350 – $28,000 | $18,700 | +4% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $8,200 – $24,600 | $16,400 | −8% |
| Springfield, IL80 miles | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | +5% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $9,850 – $29,600 | $19,700 | +10% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Champaign comes in at #49 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, Champaign is 9% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $10,100 – $30,400 | $20,300 | +13% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $9,350 – $28,000 | $18,700 | +4% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $9,050 – $27,200 | $18,100 | +1% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | +5% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $9,300 – $27,800 | $18,600 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Champaign's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Champaign against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | −11% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | −4% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $8,200 – $24,500 | $16,400 | −8% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −18% |
Related projects, priced for Champaign
Because every project leans on different trades, Champaign's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +8% and window replacement −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $12,900 | +4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,450 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | level |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,500 – $34,400 | +8% |
Why two Champaign quotes can differ
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.
Champaign: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Champaign 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
$8,950 to $16,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$14,300 to $21,500
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$19,700 to $26,800
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,100 – $9,200 | $8,150 – $12,300 | $11,200 – $15,300 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,950 – $16,100 | $14,300 – $21,500 | $19,700 – $26,800 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,800 – $23,000 | $20,400 – $30,600 | $28,100 – $38,300 |
Climate in Champaign: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Champaign Willard Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Champaign (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Champaign gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 22 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 | 34 | 18 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 52 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 32 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 2.1 | Cold |
Champaign 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 Champaign is 1.19 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $32.20 an hour, which is 11% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $42.23 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 29.4 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 $28.59 an hour, 26% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.95 and $36.74 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 54.0 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 $44.57 an hour, which is 50% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $30.50 and $45.70 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 10.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($42.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,750. At the 25th percentile ($24.37) it shrinks by about $1,350. The total moves by 9.7% or 7.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 105,500 jobs in the Champaign-Urbana area. That makes it the 196th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.37 | $32.20 | $42.23 | $29.12 | 1.11 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.95 | $28.59 | $36.74 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $30.50 | $44.57 | $45.70 | $29.71 | 1.50 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in Champaign: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Champaign?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,950 to $26,800 in the Champaign area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,300 to $21,500. 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 Champaign?
About $4.25 to $13 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 Champaign or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,600, which is 4% more than Champaign ($17,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Champaign?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $10,000 out of $17,900. Materials are 44% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Champaign?
$8,950 to $26,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Champaign?
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 Champaign area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Champaign expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Illinois?
Champaign is 9% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($19,700 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Champaign?
The BLS median is $32.20 an hour in the Champaign area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.37 to $42.23.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Champaign?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,950 to $16,100 and premium work $19,700 to $26,800. 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 Champaign?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Champaign
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.