Vinyl siding cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,350 – $25,000
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.95 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #117
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Manchester area: $8,350 to $25,000 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 2% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.7).
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Manchester, NH, standard level
$13,300 to $20,000
About $6.35 to $9.55 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,550 | $9,850 |
| Labor | $6,750 | $10,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,300 | $20,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $8,200 | $12,300 | 49% |
| Labor | $4,250 | $8,450 | $12,700 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,350 | $16,700 | $25,000 | 100% |
Where the Manchester price comes from
Labor is 51% 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 Manchester the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Manchester is at 97.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,200 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.7: $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Manchester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Manchester. 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
$8,350 to $15,000
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,300 to $20,000
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,300 to $25,000
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,750 – $8,550 | $7,600 – $11,400 | $10,500 – $14,300 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,350 – $15,000 | $13,300 – $20,000 | $18,300 – $25,000 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,900 – $21,400 | $19,100 – $28,600 | $26,200 – $35,700 |
Who does the work: Manchester 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 Manchester the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.47 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $35.02 an hour. About 820 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.84 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.68 and $26.49 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 53.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.15 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $32.83 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 17.0 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 $960 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $960. That is a swing of roughly 5.8% to 5.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Manchester-Nashua has 199,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 115th 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% | $23.91 | $29.47 | $35.02 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.68 | $22.84 | $26.49 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $22.93 | $29.15 | $32.83 | $29.71 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
How Manchester compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Manchester. Portland comes closest at about $17,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $9,300 – $27,800 | $18,600 | +11% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $9,550 – $28,700 | $19,100 | +15% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $8,900 – $26,800 | $17,800 | +7% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | +13% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | +2% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Manchester ranks #117 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Manchester is 1% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $9,500 – $28,600 | $19,000 | +14% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $7,250 – $21,800 | $14,500 | −13% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | +13% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $9,600 – $28,800 | $19,200 | +15% |
Related projects, priced for Manchester
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Manchester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+1%) 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 | $6,200 – $12,700 | +1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,300 – $32,500 | level |
The best months for vinyl siding in Manchester
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Manchester 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 Manchester are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Manchester gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and July are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
Why two Manchester quotes can differ
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.
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Vinyl siding in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Manchester?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,350 to $25,000 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,300 to $20,000. 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 Manchester?
About $3.95 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 Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,600, which is 11% more than Manchester ($16,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $8,450 out of $16,700. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Manchester?
$8,350 to $25,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Manchester?
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 Manchester area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 1% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($16,900 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $29.47 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.91 to $35.02.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Manchester?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,350 to $15,000 and premium work $18,300 to $25,000. 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 Manchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April and July 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 Manchester
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.