Vinyl siding cost in North Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,200 – $24,500
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.90 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $16,800
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install vinyl siding in North Dakota? Plan on $8,200 to $24,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Wages (0.99x the US blend), materials (price index 95.7) and permit costs (89.0) put the state below the national midpoint by 3%.
Inside North Dakota, the metros we cover range from $16,100 (Bismarck) to $16,700 (Fargo) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in North Dakota (statewide), standard level
$13,100 to $19,600
About $6.25 to $9.35 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,650 |
| Labor | $6,650 | $10,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,100 | $19,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in North Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $8,050 | $12,100 | 49% |
| Labor | $4,150 | $8,350 | $12,500 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,200 | $16,400 | $24,500 | 100% |
When North Dakota weather lets you install
Season matters for vinyl siding. For each North Dakota metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every North Dakota metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 19 inches a year in Bismarck to 24 in Fargo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 0 | 82 | 24 | 7: April through October |
| Bismarck | 2 | 85 | 19 | 7: April through October |
North Dakota against its neighbors
North Dakota ranks 27 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. North Dakota sits at $16,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −8% |
| Minnesota | 270 miles away | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | +10% |
| Nebraska | 410 miles away | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −5% |
| Iowa | 450 miles away | $8,100 – $24,300 | $16,200 | −1% |
| Wyoming | 500 miles away | $8,000 – $24,000 | $16,000 | −2% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in North Dakota
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 North Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Dakota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$8,200 to $14,700
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,100 to $19,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,000 to $24,500
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,700 – $8,400 | $7,500 – $11,200 | $10,300 – $14,000 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,200 – $14,700 | $13,100 – $19,600 | $18,000 – $24,500 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,700 – $21,000 | $18,700 – $28,100 | $25,700 – $35,100 |
Which North Dakota city is cheapest for vinyl siding?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $16,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | +2% |
| Bismarck, ND | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | −1% |
North Dakota labor market for vinyl siding
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 0.99 for North Dakota.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.83 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $30.55 an hour. BLS counts 2,360 of them working in the state, 55.0 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 $23.59 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.96 and $29.17 an hour. About 5,050 work in the state. That is 117.6 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 $31.34 an hour, which is 5% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.51 and $38.91 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the state, 6.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.55 an hour) would add about $470 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.47) would take off about $750. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 429,430 jobs across North Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.47 | $27.83 | $30.55 | $29.12 | 0.96 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.96 | $23.59 | $29.17 | $22.66 | 1.04 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.51 | $31.34 | $38.91 | $29.71 | 1.05 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in North Dakota
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+3%) and attic insulation lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,700 | +3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $32,900 | +2% |
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Vinyl siding in North Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in North Dakota?
$8,200 to $24,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Dakota is cheapest for vinyl siding?
Bismarck at about $16,100 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). The priciest is Fargo at $16,700.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in North Dakota than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $16,400 against $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Dakota?
About 51% ($8,350). Materials are 49%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.99x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in North Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $27.83 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.47 to $30.55.
+Where does North Dakota rank for vinyl siding costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $16,400 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in North Dakota?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,200 to $14,700 and premium work $18,000 to $24,500. 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 North Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Dakota metros we cover, Fargo 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 North Dakota
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.