Basic
$1.58 – $2.57 per sq ft
Standard fiberglass batts, R-13 (2x4 walls) and R-19 (2x6 walls), friction-fit between studs
How Much Does Wall Insulation Cost in Baltimore, Maryland?
Wall Insulation: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Wall Insulation in Baltimore, Maryland typically costs $1.86 to $3.03 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wall Insulation in Baltimore, Maryland
$1.86 – $3.03
per sq ftPrices in Baltimore are in line with the national average for wall insulation.
National average: $1.86 – $3.02 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1.86 – $3.03 per sq ft
High-density fiberglass batts, R-15 (2x4 walls) and R-21 (2x6 walls), cut neatly around wiring and boxes
Premium
$2.33 – $3.78 per sq ft
High-density kraft-faced fiberglass batts, R-15 (2x4 walls) and R-21 (2x6 walls), stapled to studs, fitted without gaps, split around wiring
Cost Breakdown in Baltimore
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.86 – $1.39 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.63 – $1.03 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.22 – $0.37 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.15 – $0.24 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Baltimore local market conditions.
Wall Insulation photo examples
Pink fiberglass batts fitted between wall studs in a framed wall
Photo: thievingjoker · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Fiberglass batt insulation in an open stud wall beside a window with plastic sheeting
Photo: HomeAid NoVa · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Fibrous wall insulation exposed between framing around a door opening
Photo: Panamitsu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Cost Factors in Baltimore, Maryland
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.84-$1.36 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.65-$1.06 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.86-$3.02 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.86-$3.02 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs2.0% above avg
Labor costs3.0% below avg
Material costs in Baltimore run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cost to install wall insulation, Homewyse, retrieved Sep 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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