Vinyl siding cost in Bloomington, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,250 – $24,800
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.95 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #126
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Bloomington, plan on $8,250 to $24,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.95 to $12 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Bloomington, IN, standard level
$13,200 to $19,800
About $6.30 to $9.45 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,350 | $9,500 |
| Labor | $6,850 | $10,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,200 | $19,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Bloomington, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,900 | 48% |
| Labor | $4,300 | $8,600 | $12,900 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,250 | $16,500 | $24,800 | 100% |
Why Bloomington prices look the way they do
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, Bloomington wages are 1.02 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bloomington metro is 94.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $7,900, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.1) 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 Bloomington. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Bloomington?
Because every project leans on different trades, Bloomington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs level and roof replacement −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,950 | level |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,500 – $30,500 | −6% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Bloomington
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).
Old siding removal
Taking the old siding off costs $0.70-$2.00 per sq ft. Check that disposal is included.
Climate in Bloomington: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bloomington Indiana Univ (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bloomington (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.
Bloomington gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 21 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 | 37 | 21 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 32 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 62 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 34 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Bloomington against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Evansville is the priciest of the group at $17,200. Louisville is the cheapest at $16,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, INthis page | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | |
| Terre Haute, IN40 miles | $8,200 – $24,600 | $16,400 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN50 miles | $8,500 – $25,400 | $17,000 | +3% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $8,100 – $24,200 | $16,200 | −2% |
| Lafayette, IN90 miles | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | +1% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $8,600 – $25,700 | $17,200 | +4% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +2% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Bloomington comes in at #126 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, Bloomington is 2% below the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $8,500 – $25,400 | $17,000 | +3% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $8,150 – $24,500 | $16,300 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $8,600 – $25,700 | $17,200 | +4% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | +2% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | +2% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Bloomington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bloomington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | +32% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $7,300 – $22,000 | $14,600 | −11% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −8% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | −4% |
Bloomington 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 Bloomington is 1.02 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.50 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.82 and $35.36 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 36.9 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 $23.42 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $30.52 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 49.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bloomington metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $30.79 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $43.81 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,000. At the 25th percentile ($23.82) it shrinks by about $980. The total moves by 6.1% or 6.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,240 jobs in the Bloomington area. That makes it the 251st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.82 | $29.50 | $35.36 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.28 | $23.42 | $30.52 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.47 | $30.79 | $43.81 | $29.71 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Bloomington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bloomington 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
$8,250 to $14,900
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,200 to $19,800
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,200 to $24,800
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,700 – $8,500 | $7,550 – $11,300 | $10,400 – $14,100 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,250 – $14,900 | $13,200 – $19,800 | $18,200 – $24,800 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,800 – $21,200 | $18,900 – $28,300 | $25,900 – $35,400 |
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Vinyl siding in Bloomington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Bloomington?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,250 to $24,800 in the Bloomington area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,200 to $19,800. 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 Bloomington?
About $3.95 to $12 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 Bloomington or Terre Haute?
Terre Haute is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $16,400, which is 0% less than Bloomington ($16,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $8,600 out of $16,500. Materials are 48% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Bloomington?
$8,250 to $24,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Bloomington?
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 Bloomington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bloomington expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Indiana?
Bloomington is 2% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($16,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bloomington?
The BLS median is $29.50 an hour in the Bloomington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.82 to $35.36.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Bloomington?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,250 to $14,900 and premium work $18,200 to $24,800. 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 Bloomington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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.
Vinyl siding near Bloomington
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.