Vinyl siding cost in Philadelphia, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,650 – $25,900
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.10 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #72
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Philadelphia, PA usually costs $8,650 to $25,900 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $4.10 to $12.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $29.70 an hour in the Philadelphia area, 2% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Philadelphia, PA, standard level
$13,800 to $20,700
About $6.60 to $9.85 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Labor | $7,300 | $11,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,800 | $20,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Philadelphia, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,150 | $12,200 | 47% |
| Labor | $4,550 | $9,150 | $13,700 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,650 | $17,300 | $25,900 | 100% |
Why Philadelphia prices look the way they do
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, Philadelphia wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Philadelphia is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,150 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.6: $0 to $0.
Philadelphia 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, Philadelphia Ne Ap (10 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 Philadelphia are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Philadelphia gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.5 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 29 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 | 42 | 27 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 28 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 60 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 38 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 31 | 4.0 | Workable |
Philadelphia: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Philadelphia. 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
$8,650 to $15,500
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,800 to $20,700
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$19,000 to $25,900
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,950 – $8,900 | $7,900 – $11,800 | $10,900 – $14,800 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,650 – $15,500 | $13,800 – $20,700 | $19,000 – $25,900 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,300 – $22,200 | $19,700 – $29,600 | $27,100 – $37,000 |
Is Philadelphia cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $16,500 to $19,400 across Philadelphia and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PAthis page | $8,650 – $25,900 | $17,300 | |
| Vineland, NJ40 miles | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +12% |
| Trenton, NJ40 miles | $9,500 – $28,400 | $19,000 | +10% |
| Reading, PA50 miles | $8,300 – $24,800 | $16,600 | −4% |
| Lancaster, PA50 miles | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −4% |
| Atlantic City, NJ50 miles | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | +3% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | −3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Philadelphia ranks #72 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Philadelphia is 3% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | −1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −3% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −4% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Philadelphia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $8,600 – $25,900 | $17,200 | level |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | −9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | −10% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | −7% |
What local crews earn in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia the blend is 1.09.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.70 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.17 and $36.83 an hour. About 14,260 work in the metro. That is 49.2 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 $26.50 an hour, which is 17% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.43 and $34.37 an hour. BLS counts 14,580 of them working in the area, 50.3 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 $37.09 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $27.31 and $47.94 an hour. About 1,530 work in the metro. That is 5.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,150. That is a swing of roughly 6.5% to 7.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington has 2,897,830 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 7th 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% | $23.17 | $29.70 | $36.83 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.43 | $26.50 | $34.37 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $27.31 | $37.09 | $47.94 | $29.71 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Philadelphia
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Philadelphia wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+6%) 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 | $6,450 – $13,000 | +5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +5% |
| 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 | $11,100 – $33,900 | +6% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Philadelphia
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.
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
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Vinyl siding in Philadelphia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Philadelphia?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,650 to $25,900 in the Philadelphia area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,800 to $20,700. 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 Philadelphia?
About $4.10 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 Philadelphia or Vineland?
Vineland is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $19,400, which is 12% more than Philadelphia ($17,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Philadelphia?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $9,150 out of $17,300. Materials are 47% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Philadelphia?
$8,650 to $25,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Philadelphia expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia is 3% above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($16,800 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $29.70 an hour in the Philadelphia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.17 to $36.83.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Philadelphia?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,650 to $15,500 and premium work $19,000 to $25,900. 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 Philadelphia?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Philadelphia
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.