Vinyl siding cost in Minneapolis, MN
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
- #21
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Minneapolis area: $9,550 to $28,700 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 14% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $35.61 an hour in the Minneapolis area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Minneapolis, MN, standard level
$15,300 to $23,000
About $7.30 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,950 | $10,400 |
| Labor | $8,350 | $12,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $15,300 | $23,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Minneapolis, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $8,650 | $13,000 | 45% |
| Labor | $5,250 | $10,500 | $15,700 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,550 | $19,100 | $28,700 | 100% |
Where the Minneapolis price comes from
Labor is 55% 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 Minneapolis the blended ratio comes out at 1.25.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Minneapolis is at 103.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,650 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.8: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis the blend is 1.25.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $35.61 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.12 and $44.60 an hour. About 10,200 work in the metro. That is 52.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.79 an hour, which is 31% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.17 and $40.14 an hour. BLS counts 17,330 of them working in the area, 88.8 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 $35.08 an hour, 18% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.79 and $53.71 an hour. About 2,340 work in the metro. That is 12.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,550 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,100. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 8.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington has 1,951,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 14th 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% | $29.12 | $35.61 | $44.60 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $24.17 | $29.79 | $40.14 | $22.66 | 1.31 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $24.79 | $35.08 | $53.71 | $29.71 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
Minneapolis against nearby metros and the rest of Minnesota
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Minneapolis is the priciest of the group. Eau Claire is the cheapest at $16,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | $9,550 – $28,700 | $19,100 | |
| St. Cloud, MN70 miles | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | −10% |
| Rochester, MN90 miles | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | −9% |
| Eau Claire, WI100 miles | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −11% |
| La Crosse, WI145 miles | $8,500 – $25,400 | $17,000 | −11% |
| Duluth, MN160 miles | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | −9% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | −6% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Minneapolis ranks #21 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Minneapolis is 6% above the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | −9% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | −9% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | −10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Minneapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | +3% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $8,950 – $26,800 | $17,900 | −7% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | +14% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $9,250 – $27,800 | $18,500 | −3% |
Minneapolis: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Minneapolis. 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
$9,550 to $17,200
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$15,300 to $23,000
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$21,000 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 | $21,000 – $28,700 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $13,700 – $24,600 | $21,900 – $32,800 | $30,100 – $41,000 |
Related projects, priced for Minneapolis
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Minneapolis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+23%) and window replacement lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,700 – $15,200 | +23% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,700 | +12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,350 | +10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,800 – $38,100 | +19% |
The best months for vinyl siding in Minneapolis
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Lower St Anthony Falls (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Minneapolis are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Minneapolis gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 22 | 8 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 12 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 24 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 41 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 27 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 27 | 15 | 1.3 | Cold |
Why two Minneapolis quotes can differ
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.
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Vinyl siding in Minneapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Minneapolis?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,550 to $28,700 in the Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $17,100, which is 10% less than Minneapolis ($19,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Minneapolis?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $10,500 out of $19,100. Materials are 45% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Minneapolis?
$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 Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Minneapolis expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis is 6% above the Minnesota statewide estimate ($18,100 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $35.61 an hour in the Minneapolis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.12 to $44.60.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Minneapolis?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,550 to $17,200 and premium work $21,000 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 Minneapolis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Minneapolis
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.