Vinyl siding cost in Sioux City, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,850 – $23,500
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.75 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #176
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Sioux City, IA usually costs $7,850 to $23,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $3.75 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,150 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.57 an hour in the Sioux City area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Sioux City, IA, standard level
$12,500 to $18,800
About $5.95 to $8.95 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,500 |
| Labor | $6,200 | $9,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,500 | $18,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Sioux City, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,800 | 50% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $7,750 | $11,700 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,850 | $15,700 | $23,500 | 100% |
Where the Sioux City price comes from
Labor is 50% 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 Sioux City the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sioux City is at 94.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $7,900 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 86.5: $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Sioux City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sioux City. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) to large house (3,000 sq ft of wall).
Basic
$7,850 to $14,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,500 to $18,800
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,200 to $23,500
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,500 – $8,050 | $7,150 – $10,700 | $9,850 – $13,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,850 – $14,100 | $12,500 – $18,800 | $17,200 – $23,500 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,200 – $20,100 | $17,900 – $26,900 | $24,600 – $33,600 |
Sioux City weather and the vinyl siding calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Sioux City Gateway Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Sioux City are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Sioux City gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 36 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 25 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 10 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 15 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 26 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 49 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 51 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 25 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 33 | 15 | 1.0 | Cold |
Why two Sioux City quotes can differ
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.
Related projects, priced for Sioux City
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sioux City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,350 – $30,100 | −7% |
What local crews earn in Sioux City
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Sioux City the blend is 0.92.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.57 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $29.52 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 46.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.38 an hour, which is 3% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 74.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $32.38 an hour, 9% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $36.63 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 6.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $860 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $440. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 5.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sioux City has 75,010 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 247th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.02 | $24.57 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.71 | $23.38 | $28.72 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $22.42 | $32.38 | $36.63 | $29.71 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Is Sioux City cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Des Moines is the priciest of the group at $16,500. Lincoln is the cheapest at $15,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IAthis page | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | |
| Sioux Falls, SD75 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −2% |
| Omaha, NE85 miles | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | +2% |
| Lincoln, NE120 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −3% |
| Des Moines, IA145 miles | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | +6% |
| Waterloo, IA195 miles | $8,050 – $24,100 | $16,100 | +2% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $8,100 – $24,300 | $16,200 | +3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sioux City ranks #176 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sioux City is 3% below the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | +6% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $8,400 – $25,300 | $16,800 | +7% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | +5% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $8,050 – $24,100 | $16,100 | +2% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $8,200 – $24,600 | $16,400 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $7,050 – $21,100 | $14,100 | −10% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | −5% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | +13% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −4% |
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Vinyl siding in Sioux City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Sioux City?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,850 to $23,500 in the Sioux City area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,500 to $18,800. 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 Sioux City?
About $3.75 to $11 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 Sioux City or Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,300, which is 2% less than Sioux City ($15,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux City?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $7,750 out of $15,700. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Sioux City?
$7,850 to $23,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Sioux City?
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 Sioux City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux City expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Iowa?
Sioux City is 3% below the Iowa statewide estimate ($16,200 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sioux City?
The BLS median is $24.57 an hour in the Sioux City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.02 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Sioux City?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,850 to $14,100 and premium work $17,200 to $23,500. 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 Sioux City?
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 Sioux City
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.