Vinyl siding cost in Minnesota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,050 – $27,100
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.30 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $16,800
- Metros covered
- 4
What does it cost to install vinyl siding in Minnesota? Plan on $9,050 to $27,100 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Wages (1.14x the US blend), materials (price index 100.5) and permit costs (98.6) put the state above the national midpoint by 8%.
Inside Minnesota, the metros we cover range from $17,100 (St. Cloud) to $19,100 (Minneapolis) 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 Minnesota (statewide), standard level
$14,400 to $21,700
About $6.90 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,750 | $10,100 |
| Labor | $7,700 | $11,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,400 | $21,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Minnesota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $8,450 | $12,700 | 47% |
| Labor | $4,800 | $9,600 | $14,400 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,050 | $18,100 | $27,100 | 100% |
When Minnesota weather lets you install
Season matters for vinyl siding. For each Minnesota metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Minnesota metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 28 inches a year in St. Cloud to 35 in Rochester.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 8 | 83 | 34 | 7: April through October |
| Duluth | 2 | 78 | 31 | 7: April through October |
| Rochester | 7 | 80 | 35 | 7: April through October |
| St. Cloud | 3 | 82 | 28 | 7: April through October |
Vinyl siding cost by metro in Minnesota
1 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $18,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 12%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $9,550 – $28,700 | $19,100 | +6% |
| Duluth, MN | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | −3% |
| Rochester, MN | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | −3% |
| St. Cloud, MN | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | −5% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Minnesota
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 1.14 for Minnesota.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $31.22 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.56 and $40.58 an hour. BLS counts 14,930 of them working in the state, 50.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.97 an hour, 28% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.28 and $38.32 an hour. About 28,530 work in the state. That is 96.7 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 $35.08 an hour, which is 18% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.79 and $51.38 an hour. BLS counts 2,980 of them working in the state, 10.1 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 ($40.58 an hour) would add about $1,600 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($26.56) would take off about $810. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,949,820 jobs across Minnesota (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $26.56 | $31.22 | $40.58 | $29.12 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.28 | $28.97 | $38.32 | $22.66 | 1.28 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $24.79 | $35.08 | $51.38 | $29.71 | 1.18 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Minnesota against its neighbors
Minnesota ranks 9 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. Minnesota sits at $18,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 240 miles away | $8,100 – $24,300 | $16,200 | −10% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | −5% |
| North Dakota | 270 miles away | $8,200 – $24,500 | $16,400 | −9% |
| South Dakota | 290 miles away | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −16% |
| Nebraska | 320 miles away | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −14% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Minnesota
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 Minnesota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Minnesota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$9,050 to $16,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$14,400 to $21,700
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$19,900 to $27,100
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,150 – $9,300 | $8,250 – $12,400 | $11,400 – $15,500 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,050 – $16,300 | $14,400 – $21,700 | $19,900 – $27,100 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,900 – $23,200 | $20,600 – $31,000 | $28,400 – $38,700 |
Related projects, priced for Minnesota
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Minnesota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+21%) and window replacement lowest (+4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,600 – $14,900 | +21% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,600 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,500 | +4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,600 – $37,400 | +17% |
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Vinyl siding in Minnesota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Minnesota?
$9,050 to $27,100 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Minnesota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Minnesota is cheapest for vinyl siding?
St. Cloud at about $17,100 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). The priciest is Minneapolis at $19,100.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Minnesota than the US average?
It is 8% more expensive: $18,100 against $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Minnesota?
About 53% ($9,600). Materials are 47%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.14x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Minnesota?
The BLS statewide median is $31.22 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.56 to $40.58.
+Where does Minnesota rank for vinyl siding costs?
9th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $18,100 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Minnesota?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,050 to $16,300 and premium work $19,900 to $27,100. 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 Minnesota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Minnesota metros we cover, Minneapolis has the most comfortable months (7 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 Minnesota
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.