Vinyl siding cost in Iowa
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,100 – $24,300
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.85 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $16,800
- Metros covered
- 7
Across Iowa, new vinyl siding costs about $8,100 to $24,300 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Statewide, that midpoint is 4% below the US figure of $16,800. Carpenters earn a median $27.75 an hour in Iowa (US: $29.12).
Inside Iowa, the metros we cover range from $15,500 (Iowa City) to $16,800 (Davenport) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Iowa (statewide), standard level
$12,900 to $19,400
About $6.15 to $9.25 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $6,650 | $9,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,900 | $19,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Iowa
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 49% |
| Labor | $4,150 | $8,300 | $12,400 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,100 | $16,200 | $24,300 | 100% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Iowa
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.
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Iowa
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Iowa wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$8,100 to $14,600
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,900 to $19,400
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,800 to $24,300
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,600 – $8,300 | $7,400 – $11,100 | $10,200 – $13,900 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,100 – $14,600 | $12,900 – $19,400 | $17,800 – $24,300 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,600 – $20,800 | $18,500 – $27,700 | $25,400 – $34,700 |
Iowa versus the states around it
Iowa ranks 29 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl siding, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $21,900 and the cheapest Arkansas at $14,500, both for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint. Iowa sits at $16,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 190 miles away | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −4% |
| Missouri | 220 miles away | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | +5% |
| Wisconsin | 230 miles away | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +6% |
| Minnesota | 240 miles away | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | +12% |
| Illinois | 240 miles away | $9,850 – $29,600 | $19,700 | +22% |
Which Iowa city is cheapest for vinyl siding?
4 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $16,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. 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 (2,100 sq ft of wall) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | $8,400 – $25,300 | $16,800 | +4% |
| Des Moines, IA | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | +2% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | +2% |
| Dubuque, IA | $8,200 – $24,600 | $16,400 | +1% |
| Waterloo, IA | $8,050 – $24,100 | $16,100 | −1% |
| Sioux City, IA | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | −3% |
| Iowa City, IA | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −4% |
Iowa seasons and vinyl siding
Season matters for vinyl siding. For each Iowa metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Des Moines has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Iowa at 9 months (March through November); Dubuque has the shortest at 8 (April through November). Rainfall runs from 29 inches a year in Sioux City to 38 inches in Dubuque.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 14 | 86 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Davenport | 14 | 84 | 36 | 9: March through November |
| Cedar Rapids | 11 | 83 | 36 | 9: March through November |
| Iowa City | 15 | 86 | 36 | 9: March through November |
| Waterloo | 11 | 85 | 36 | 9: March through November |
| Sioux City | 10 | 85 | 29 | 9: March through November |
| Dubuque | 11 | 82 | 38 | 8: April through November |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Iowa
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.99 for Iowa.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.75 an hour, which is 5% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $31.69 an hour. BLS counts 5,770 of them working in the state, 37.0 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 $23.31 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.90 and $28.11 an hour. About 13,780 work in the state. That is 88.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.95 an hour, which is 8% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.78 and $36.58 an hour. BLS counts 1,650 of them working in the state, 10.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($31.69 an hour) would add about $680 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.91) would take off about $840. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,559,240 jobs across Iowa (May 2025), which is 1.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.91 | $27.75 | $31.69 | $29.12 | 0.95 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.90 | $23.31 | $28.11 | $22.66 | 1.03 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.78 | $31.95 | $36.58 | $29.71 | 1.08 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Iowa
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Iowa wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (level) and roof replacement lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | level |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,450 – $30,400 | −7% |
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Vinyl siding in Iowa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Iowa?
$8,100 to $24,300 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Iowa can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Iowa is cheapest for vinyl siding?
Iowa City at about $15,500 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). The priciest is Davenport at $16,800.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Iowa than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $16,200 against $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Iowa?
About 51% ($8,300). Materials are 49%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.99x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Iowa?
The BLS statewide median is $27.75 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.91 to $31.69.
+Where does Iowa rank for vinyl siding costs?
29th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $16,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Iowa?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,100 to $14,600 and premium work $17,800 to $24,300. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Does the season matter for vinyl siding in Iowa?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Iowa metros we cover, Des Moines 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.
Vinyl siding by city in Iowa
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.