Vinyl siding cost in Columbus, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,850 – $26,500
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.20 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #57
- 1 = most expensive
Columbus homeowners pay roughly $8,850 to $26,500 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $4.20 to $12.50 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Columbus is 5% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $31.96 an hour in the Columbus area, 10% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Columbus, OH, standard level
$14,200 to $21,200
About $6.75 to $10 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $7,850 | $11,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,200 | $21,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Columbus, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $4,900 | $9,850 | $14,700 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,850 | $17,700 | $26,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Columbus 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, Columbus wages are 1.17 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Columbus 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 (95.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Columbus 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.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Columbus is 1.17 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $31.96 an hour, which is 10% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.61 and $37.69 an hour. BLS counts 3,620 of them working in the area, 32.7 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 $29.11 an hour, 28% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.96 and $37.18 an hour. About 5,590 work in the metro. That is 50.6 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 $37.39 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $27.81 and $40.60 an hour. BLS counts 760 of them working in the area, 6.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($37.69 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $990. At the 25th percentile ($27.61) it shrinks by about $750. The total moves by 5.6% or 4.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,105,580 jobs in the Columbus area. That makes it the 30th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.71% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $27.61 | $31.96 | $37.69 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.96 | $29.11 | $37.18 | $22.66 | 1.28 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $27.81 | $37.39 | $40.60 | $29.71 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Columbus
Because every project leans on different trades, Columbus's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +16% and roof replacement −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,800 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,550 | +16% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,000 – $31,500 | −3% |
Cost by quality level and size in Columbus
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Columbus 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
$8,850 to $15,900
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$14,200 to $21,200
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$19,500 to $26,500
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,050 – $9,100 | $8,100 – $12,100 | $11,100 – $15,200 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,850 – $15,900 | $14,200 – $21,200 | $19,500 – $26,500 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,600 – $22,700 | $20,200 – $30,300 | $27,800 – $37,900 |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Columbus
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Columbus Port Columbus Intl 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 Columbus (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.
Columbus gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 28 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 21 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 | 37 | 22 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 24 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 62 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 65 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 42 | 27 | 3.1 | Cold |
How Columbus compares
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 $15,700 to $17,700 across Columbus and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OHthis page | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | |
| Dayton, OH70 miles | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −7% |
| Canton, OH100 miles | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | −7% |
| Wheeling, WV105 miles | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | −11% |
| Cincinnati, OH105 miles | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −5% |
| Huntington, WV110 miles | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | −10% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −4% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Columbus comes in at #57 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, Columbus is 4% above the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −5% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | −4% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −7% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | −3% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −5% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Columbus's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Columbus against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | −4% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $8,500 – $25,400 | $17,000 | −4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | −16% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −5% |
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Vinyl siding in Columbus: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Columbus?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,850 to $26,500 in the Columbus area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,200 to $21,200. 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 Columbus?
About $4.20 to $12.50 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 Columbus or Dayton?
Dayton is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $16,500, which is 7% less than Columbus ($17,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Columbus?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $9,850 out of $17,700. Materials are 44% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Columbus?
$8,850 to $26,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Columbus?
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 Columbus area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Columbus expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Ohio?
Columbus is 4% 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 Columbus?
The BLS median is $31.96 an hour in the Columbus area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.61 to $37.69.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Columbus?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,850 to $15,900 and premium work $19,500 to $26,500. 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 Columbus?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. October and November 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 Columbus
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.