Vinyl siding cost in Cleveland, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,500 – $25,500
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.05 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #91
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Cleveland, plan on $8,500 to $25,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $4.05 to $12 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $29.16 an hour in the Cleveland area, 0% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Cleveland, OH, standard level
$13,600 to $20,400
About $6.50 to $9.75 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $7,350 | $11,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,600 | $20,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Cleveland, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 46% |
| Labor | $4,600 | $9,150 | $13,700 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,500 | $17,000 | $25,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Cleveland number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 30%, sheet metal workers at 10%. Weighted together, Cleveland wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cleveland metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $7,850, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Cleveland 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Cleveland
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cleveland wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$8,500 to $15,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,600 to $20,400
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,700 to $25,500
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,850 – $8,750 | $7,800 – $11,700 | $10,700 – $14,600 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,500 – $15,300 | $13,600 – $20,400 | $18,700 – $25,500 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,200 – $21,900 | $19,500 – $29,200 | $26,700 – $36,500 |
Planning more than one job in Cleveland?
Because every project leans on different trades, Cleveland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs +2% and window replacement −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,150 – $12,400 | level |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $32,700 | +1% |
Cleveland labor market for vinyl siding
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Cleveland is 1.09 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.16 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.22 and $38.03 an hour. BLS counts 3,280 of them working in the area, 31.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $27.49 an hour, 21% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $34.86 an hour. About 5,660 work in the metro. That is 54.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.22 an hour, which is 25% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.49 and $41.68 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 6.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,550. At the 25th percentile ($24.22) it shrinks by about $860. The total moves by 9.0% or 5.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,031,130 jobs in the Cleveland area. That makes it the 36th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.66% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.22 | $29.16 | $38.03 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.57 | $27.49 | $34.86 | $22.66 | 1.21 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $24.49 | $37.22 | $41.68 | $29.71 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
How Cleveland compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Cleveland. Youngstown is the lowest at about $16,100 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OHthis page | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | |
| Akron, OH35 miles | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +1% |
| Youngstown, OH45 miles | $8,050 – $24,100 | $16,100 | −6% |
| Canton, OH65 miles | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | −3% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $8,300 – $24,800 | $16,600 | −3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | level |
| Ohio (statewide) | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | level |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Cleveland comes in at #91 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $22,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Statewide, Cleveland is 0% above the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | +4% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −3% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +1% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Cleveland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cleveland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $9,650 – $28,900 | $19,300 | +13% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | −3% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $8,650 – $26,000 | $17,300 | +2% |
Climate in Cleveland: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Cleveland Burke Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Cleveland (9 of 12 months). 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.
Cleveland gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and August (3.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and June are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 9 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 63 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 68 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 67 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 30 | 2.0 | Cold |
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Vinyl siding in Cleveland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Cleveland?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,500 to $25,500 in the Cleveland area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,600 to $20,400. 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 Cleveland?
About $4.05 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 Cleveland or Akron?
Akron is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $17,100, which is 1% more than Cleveland ($17,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cleveland?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $9,150 out of $17,000. Materials are 46% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Cleveland?
$8,500 to $25,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cleveland expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Ohio?
Cleveland is 0% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($16,900 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Cleveland?
The BLS median is $29.16 an hour in the Cleveland area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.22 to $38.03.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Cleveland?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,500 to $15,300 and premium work $18,700 to $25,500. 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 Cleveland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and June 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 Cleveland
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.