Vinyl siding cost in Boston, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,550 – $28,700
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.55 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #20
- 1 = most expensive
Boston homeowners pay roughly $9,550 to $28,700 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $4.55 to $13.50 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Boston is 14% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $36.16 an hour in the Boston area, 24% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Boston, MA, standard level
$15,300 to $23,000
About $7.30 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,700 | $10,000 |
| Labor | $8,600 | $12,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $15,300 | $23,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Boston, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $8,350 | $12,600 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,400 | $10,800 | $16,200 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,550 | $19,100 | $28,700 | 100% |
Where the Boston price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $36.16 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Boston is 1.28 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Boston metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,350, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (108.3) and land at $0 to $0.
When to schedule vinyl siding in Boston
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Boston Logan Intl 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 Boston (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.
Boston gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and August are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 23 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 31 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 56 | 41 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 66 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 58 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 42 | 29 | 4.3 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Boston bid
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.
Related projects, priced for Boston
Because every project leans on different trades, Boston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs +15% and attic insulation +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,050 – $14,100 | +14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,650 | +11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,350 – $17,100 | +15% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,100 – $36,300 | +13% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Boston is 1.28 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $36.16 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.26 and $47.47 an hour. BLS counts 12,720 of them working in the area, 47.0 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 $30.49 an hour, 35% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $26.22 and $45.11 an hour. About 11,580 work in the metro. That is 42.8 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 $39.69 an hour, which is 34% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $25.37 and $45.12 an hour. BLS counts 2,330 of them working in the area, 8.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($47.47 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,950. At the 25th percentile ($29.26) it shrinks by about $1,200. The total moves by 10.2% or 6.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,703,890 jobs in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. That makes it the 10th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.74% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $29.26 | $36.16 | $47.47 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $26.22 | $30.49 | $45.11 | $22.66 | 1.35 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $25.37 | $39.69 | $45.12 | $29.71 | 1.34 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.28 | |||||
How Boston compares
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group. Manchester is the cheapest at $16,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MAthis page | $9,550 – $28,700 | $19,100 | |
| Manchester, NH45 miles | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | −13% |
| Worcester, MA50 miles | $9,300 – $27,800 | $18,600 | −3% |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | −9% |
| Barnstable, MA70 miles | $9,150 – $27,500 | $18,300 | −4% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | −11% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $9,550 – $28,600 | $19,100 | level |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −12% |
Across 300 US metros, Boston comes in at #20 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, Boston is 0% above the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $9,300 – $27,800 | $18,600 | −3% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | −2% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $9,150 – $27,500 | $18,300 | −4% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $8,900 – $26,800 | $17,800 | −7% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | −11% |
Cities with a workforce like Boston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | −16% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $8,100 – $24,300 | $16,200 | −15% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | −18% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | +14% |
Boston: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Boston 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
$9,550 to $17,200
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$15,300 to $23,000
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$21,100 to $28,700
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,450 – $9,850 | $8,750 – $13,100 | $12,000 – $16,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,550 – $17,200 | $15,300 – $23,000 | $21,100 – $28,700 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $13,700 – $24,600 | $21,900 – $32,800 | $30,100 – $41,000 |
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Vinyl siding in Boston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Boston?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,550 to $28,700 in the Boston area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,300 to $23,000. 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 Boston?
About $4.55 to $13.50 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 Boston or Manchester?
Manchester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $16,700, which is 13% less than Boston ($19,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boston?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $10,800 out of $19,100. Materials are 44% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Boston?
$9,550 to $28,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Boston?
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 Boston area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boston expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Boston is 0% above the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($19,100 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Boston?
The BLS median is $36.16 an hour in the Boston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.26 to $47.47.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Boston?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,550 to $17,200 and premium work $21,100 to $28,700. 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 Boston?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May 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 Boston
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.