Vinyl siding cost in Lafayette, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,300 – $21,900
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.45 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #276
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Lafayette area: $7,300 to $21,900 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 13% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.81 an hour in the Lafayette area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Lafayette, LA, standard level
$11,700 to $17,500
About $5.55 to $8.35 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $5,400 | $8,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,700 | $17,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Lafayette, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 54% |
| Labor | $3,350 | $6,700 | $10,100 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,300 | $14,600 | $21,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Lafayette 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, Lafayette wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lafayette is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $7,850 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.2: $0 to $0.
Is Lafayette cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Beaumont is the priciest of the group at $15,800. Alexandria is the cheapest at $14,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LAthis page | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | |
| Lake Charles, LA65 miles | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +5% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | level |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | −1% |
| Beaumont, TX125 miles | $7,900 – $23,700 | $15,800 | +8% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lafayette ranks #276 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lafayette is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +5% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | level |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $8,400 – $25,300 | $16,800 | +15% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +5% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +7% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +33% |
Who does the work: Lafayette trade wages
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 Lafayette the blend is 0.80.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.81 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $27.69 an hour. About 580 work in the metro. That is 32.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $18.57 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.31 and $22.95 an hour. BLS counts 1,780 of them working in the area, 99.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.04 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.20 and $30.67 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 5.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $840 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $740. That is a swing of roughly 5.1% to 5.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lafayette has 179,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 129th 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% | $18.55 | $22.81 | $27.69 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.31 | $18.57 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $17.20 | $25.04 | $30.67 | $29.71 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
The best months for vinyl siding in Lafayette
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Lafayette Rgnl 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 Lafayette are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Lafayette gets about 63 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 4.1 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 91 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 | 62 | 44 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 47 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 67 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 70 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 60 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Lafayette
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lafayette. 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
$7,300 to $13,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,700 to $17,500
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,100 to $21,900
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,150 – $7,500 | $6,650 – $10,000 | $9,150 – $12,500 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,300 – $13,100 | $11,700 – $17,500 | $16,100 – $21,900 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,400 – $18,800 | $16,700 – $25,000 | $22,900 – $31,300 |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Lafayette
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.
Planning more than one job in Lafayette?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lafayette wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−8%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,100 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,100 | −11% |
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Vinyl siding in Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Lafayette?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,300 to $21,900 in the Lafayette area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,700 to $17,500. 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 Lafayette?
About $3.45 to $10.50 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 Lafayette or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,900, which is 2% more than Lafayette ($14,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $6,700 out of $14,600. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Lafayette?
$7,300 to $21,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette is 1% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($14,800 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Lafayette?
The BLS median is $22.81 an hour in the Lafayette area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.55 to $27.69.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Lafayette?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,300 to $13,100 and premium work $16,100 to $21,900. 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 Lafayette?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Lafayette
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.