Vinyl siding cost in Bellingham, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,650 – $28,900
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.60 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #18
- 1 = most expensive
Bellingham homeowners pay roughly $9,650 to $28,900 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $4.60 to $14 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bellingham is 15% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $35.22 an hour in the Bellingham area, 21% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Bellingham, WA, standard level
$15,400 to $23,100
About $7.35 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,050 | $10,600 |
| Labor | $8,350 | $12,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $15,400 | $23,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Bellingham, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $8,800 | $13,200 | 46% |
| Labor | $5,250 | $10,500 | $15,700 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,650 | $19,300 | $28,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Bellingham number
Labor is 54% 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 Bellingham the blended ratio comes out at 1.24.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bellingham metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,800, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Bellingham bid
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).
Cost by quality level and size in Bellingham
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bellingham 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
$9,650 to $17,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$15,400 to $23,100
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$21,200 to $28,900
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,500 – $9,900 | $8,800 – $13,200 | $12,100 – $16,500 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,650 – $17,300 | $15,400 – $23,100 | $21,200 – $28,900 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $13,800 – $24,800 | $22,000 – $33,000 | $30,300 – $41,300 |
Is Bellingham 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 $17,700 to $19,800 across Bellingham and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WAthis page | $9,650 – $28,900 | $19,300 | |
| Bremerton, WA90 miles | $9,200 – $27,500 | $18,400 | −5% |
| Seattle, WA95 miles | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | +3% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | −5% |
| Yakima, WA175 miles | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | −8% |
| Spokane, WA200 miles | $8,850 – $26,600 | $17,700 | −8% |
| Washington (statewide) | $9,700 – $29,000 | $19,400 | level |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −13% |
Across 300 US metros, Bellingham comes in at #18 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, Bellingham is 0% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | +3% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $8,850 – $26,600 | $17,700 | −8% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | −5% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $9,200 – $27,600 | $18,400 | −5% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | −8% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $9,200 – $27,500 | $18,400 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Bellingham's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bellingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $9,200 – $27,500 | $18,400 | −5% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | −21% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $9,250 – $27,700 | $18,500 | −4% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −22% |
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 Bellingham is 1.24 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $35.22 an hour, which is 21% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.17 and $46.22 an hour. BLS counts 950 of them working in the area, 104.0 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 $28.06 an hour, 24% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.41 and $36.85 an hour. About 1,030 work in the metro. That is 112.7 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 $43.67 an hour, which is 47% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $30.55 and $59.74 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 10.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($46.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,900. At the 25th percentile ($29.17) it shrinks by about $1,050. The total moves by 9.9% or 5.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 91,390 jobs in the Bellingham area. That makes it the 217th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $29.17 | $35.22 | $46.22 | $29.12 | 1.21 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.41 | $28.06 | $36.85 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $30.55 | $43.67 | $59.74 | $29.71 | 1.47 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
When to schedule vinyl siding in Bellingham
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bellingham Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bellingham: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Bellingham gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (5.2 inches in November).
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 | 46 | 34 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 38 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 68 | 52 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 55 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 73 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 68 | 50 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 34 | 4.3 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Bellingham
Because every project leans on different trades, Bellingham's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +16% and roof replacement +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,650 – $13,500 | +8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,750 | +14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,200 | +8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,600 | +16% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $36,100 | +12% |
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Vinyl siding in Bellingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Bellingham?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,650 to $28,900 in the Bellingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,400 to $23,100. 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 Bellingham?
About $4.60 to $14 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 Bellingham or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,400, which is 5% less than Bellingham ($19,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bellingham?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,500 out of $19,300. Materials are 46% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Bellingham?
$9,650 to $28,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Bellingham?
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 Bellingham area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bellingham expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Washington?
Bellingham is 0% below the Washington statewide estimate ($19,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bellingham?
The BLS median is $35.22 an hour in the Bellingham area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.17 to $46.22.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Bellingham?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,650 to $17,300 and premium work $21,200 to $28,900. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Is there a bad season to install vinyl siding in Bellingham?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Vinyl siding near Bellingham
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.