Vinyl siding cost in Kenosha, WI
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
- #59
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Kenosha, plan on $8,850 to $26,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $4.20 to $12.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% higher than the national one. Building materials run about 6% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 106.2).
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$14,100 to $21,200
About $6.75 to $10 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,150 | $10,700 |
| Labor | $7,000 | $10,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,100 | $21,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $8,900 | $13,400 | 51% |
| Labor | $4,350 | $8,750 | $13,100 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,850 | $17,700 | $26,500 | 100% |
Where the Kenosha price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.90 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kenosha is 1.04 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kenosha metro is 106.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,900, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.1) and land at $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 Kenosha. The wage table below marks each row.
Climate in Kenosha: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kenosha Rgnl 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 Kenosha (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.
Kenosha gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, June and August (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.0 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 31 | 16 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 28 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.5 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Kenosha?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kenosha's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs +9% and attic insulation +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,300 | +6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $15,900 | +6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $35,200 | +9% |
Kenosha 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 Kenosha is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.90 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $35.62 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 41.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $24.06 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $29.45 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 45.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kenosha metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $37.38 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $46.79 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.62 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,150. At the 25th percentile ($24.15) it shrinks by about $820. The total moves by 6.6% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,450 jobs in the Kenosha area. That makes it the 245th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.15 | $28.90 | $35.62 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.67 | $24.06 | $29.45 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $24.21 | $37.38 | $46.79 | $29.71 | 1.26 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
How Kenosha compares
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Chicago is the priciest of the group at $20,300. Racine is the cheapest at $16,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −4% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $8,650 – $26,000 | $17,300 | −2% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $10,100 – $30,400 | $20,300 | +15% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | +2% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $9,050 – $27,200 | $18,100 | +3% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | −3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Kenosha comes in at #59 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, Kenosha is 3% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $8,650 – $26,000 | $17,300 | −2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | −2% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | −4% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | −2% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $9,250 – $27,700 | $18,500 | +5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Kenosha's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kenosha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $7,500 – $22,600 | $15,000 | −15% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $7,050 – $21,100 | $14,100 | −20% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −4% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | −11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Kenosha
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kenosha 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
$14,100 to $21,200
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$19,400 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 | $8,050 – $12,100 | $11,100 – $15,100 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,850 – $15,900 | $14,100 – $21,200 | $19,400 – $26,500 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,600 – $22,700 | $20,200 – $30,300 | $27,700 – $37,800 |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Kenosha
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.
Labor and season
Siding labor is $40-$80 an hour or $2-$6 per sq ft, and it is highest in warm months.
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Vinyl siding in Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Kenosha?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,850 to $26,500 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,100 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 Kenosha?
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 Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $16,900, which is 4% less than Kenosha ($17,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $8,750 out of $17,700. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Kenosha?
$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 Kenosha?
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 Kenosha area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kenosha expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 3% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($17,100 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kenosha?
The BLS median is $28.90 an hour in the Kenosha area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.15 to $35.62.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Kenosha?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,850 to $15,900 and premium work $19,400 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 Kenosha?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Kenosha
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.