Vinyl siding cost in St. Cloud, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,550 – $25,700
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.10 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #82
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in St. Cloud, MN usually costs $8,550 to $25,700 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $4.10 to $12 per sq ft of wall before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $29.14 an hour in the St. Cloud area, 0% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in St. Cloud, MN, standard level
$13,700 to $20,600
About $6.55 to $9.80 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,400 | $9,600 |
| Labor | $7,300 | $11,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,700 | $20,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in St. Cloud, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 | 47% |
| Labor | $4,550 | $9,150 | $13,700 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,550 | $17,100 | $25,700 | 100% |
What is behind the St. Cloud number
Labor is 53% 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 St. Cloud the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. St. Cloud is at 95.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,000 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.6: $0 to $0.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in St. Cloud. The wage table below marks each row.
How St. Cloud compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than St. Cloud. Fargo is the lowest at about $16,700 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MNthis page | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | |
| Minneapolis, MN70 miles | $9,550 – $28,700 | $19,100 | +12% |
| Fargo, ND150 miles | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | −3% |
| Rochester, MN155 miles | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | +2% |
| Duluth, MN155 miles | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | +2% |
| Eau Claire, WI160 miles | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −1% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | +5% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, St. Cloud ranks #82 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, St. Cloud is 5% below the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $9,550 – $28,700 | $19,100 | +12% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | +2% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Cloud against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $8,950 – $26,800 | $17,900 | +4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −15% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | −7% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $7,800 – $23,500 | $15,600 | −9% |
Why two St. Cloud quotes can differ
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.
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Cost by quality level and size in St. Cloud
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to St. Cloud. 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
$8,550 to $15,400
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,700 to $20,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,900 to $25,700
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,900 – $8,800 | $7,850 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $14,700 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,550 – $15,400 | $13,700 – $20,600 | $18,900 – $25,700 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,200 – $22,000 | $19,600 – $29,400 | $26,900 – $36,700 |
Planning more than one job in St. Cloud?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same St. Cloud wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+22%) and window replacement lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,750 – $15,000 | +22% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,450 | +7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,900 – $37,500 | +18% |
St. Cloud 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, St Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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.
St. Cloud gets about 28 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 48 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 21 | 3 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 26 | 7 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 39 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 2.6 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 45 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 55 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 48 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 39 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Dec | 26 | 10 | 0.9 | Cold |
What local crews earn in St. Cloud
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 St. Cloud the blend is 1.09.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.14 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.37 and $36.78 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 54.8 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 $27.80 an hour, which is 23% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $36.92 an hour. BLS counts 1,470 of them working in the area, 141.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the St. Cloud metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median: $35.08 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.79 and $51.38 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,300 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,000. That is a swing of roughly 5.8% to 7.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
St. Cloud has 103,920 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 197th 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% | $23.37 | $29.14 | $36.78 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.11 | $27.80 | $36.92 | $22.66 | 1.23 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $24.79 | $35.08 | $51.38 | $29.71 | 1.18 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in St. Cloud: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in St. Cloud?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,550 to $25,700 in the St. Cloud area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,700 to $20,600. 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 St. Cloud?
About $4.10 to $12 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 St. Cloud or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $19,100, which is 12% more than St. Cloud ($17,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Cloud?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $9,150 out of $17,100. Materials are 47% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in St. Cloud?
$8,550 to $25,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Cloud expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Minnesota?
St. Cloud is 5% below 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 St. Cloud?
The BLS median is $29.14 an hour in the St. Cloud area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.37 to $36.78.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in St. Cloud?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,550 to $15,400 and premium work $18,900 to $25,700. 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 St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud
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.