Vinyl siding cost in Bismarck, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,050 – $24,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.85 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #144
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Bismarck, ND usually costs $8,050 to $24,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $3.85 to $11.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $670 less. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.7).
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Bismarck, ND, standard level
$12,900 to $19,400
About $6.15 to $9.20 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,650 |
| Labor | $6,500 | $9,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,900 | $19,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Bismarck, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $8,050 | $12,100 | 50% |
| Labor | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,050 | $16,100 | $24,200 | 100% |
Where the Bismarck price comes from
Labor is 50% 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 Bismarck the blended ratio comes out at 0.96.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bismarck is at 95.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,050 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.0: $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 Bismarck. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Bismarck
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bismarck. 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
$8,050 to $14,500
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,900 to $19,400
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,700 to $24,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,600 – $8,300 | $7,400 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $13,800 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,050 – $14,500 | $12,900 – $19,400 | $17,700 – $24,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,500 – $20,700 | $18,400 – $27,700 | $25,400 – $34,600 |
Why two Bismarck quotes can differ
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).
Old siding removal
Taking the old siding off costs $0.70-$2.00 per sq ft. Check that disposal is included.
Bismarck against nearby metros and the rest of North Dakota
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,100 sq ft of wall range from $15,100 to $17,100 across Bismarck and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, NDthis page | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | |
| Fargo, ND190 miles | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | +3% |
| Rapid City, SD210 miles | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −6% |
| Sioux Falls, SD305 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −5% |
| St. Cloud, MN325 miles | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +6% |
| Sioux City, IA380 miles | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | −3% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $8,200 – $24,500 | $16,400 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bismarck ranks #144 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bismarck is 1% below the North Dakota figure.
Elsewhere in North Dakota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bismarck against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | +17% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +5% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | +7% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | +12% |
Bismarck 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, Bismarck (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 Bismarck 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.
Bismarck gets about 19 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 21 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 | 23 | 2 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 28 | 7 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 19 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 30 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 42 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 56 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 46 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 57 | 33 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 41 | 19 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 28 | 8 | 0.6 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Bismarck?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bismarck wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−2%) and roof replacement lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,650 – $31,000 | −5% |
What local crews earn in Bismarck
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 Bismarck the blend is 0.96.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $26.28 an hour, 10% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $30.71 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 71.6 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 $23.93 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.41 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 87.0 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 Bismarck metro, so we used the North Dakota statewide median: $31.34 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.51 and $38.91 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $770 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $610. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 4.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bismarck has 71,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 258th 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% | $22.75 | $26.28 | $30.71 | $29.12 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.87 | $23.93 | $29.41 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.51 | $31.34 | $38.91 | $29.71 | 1.05 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in Bismarck: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Bismarck?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,050 to $24,200 in the Bismarck area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,900 to $19,400. 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 Bismarck?
About $3.85 to $11.50 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 Bismarck or Fargo?
Fargo is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $16,700, which is 3% more than Bismarck ($16,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bismarck?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $8,100 out of $16,100. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Bismarck?
$8,050 to $24,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Bismarck?
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 Bismarck area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bismarck expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Bismarck is 1% below the North Dakota statewide estimate ($16,400 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in North Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bismarck?
The BLS median is $26.28 an hour in the Bismarck area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.75 to $30.71.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Bismarck?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,050 to $14,500 and premium work $17,700 to $24,200. 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 Bismarck?
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 Bismarck
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.