Basic
$70 – $265 per linear ft
Powder-coated aluminum posts and top rail with 1/8 in. stainless cable, swaged and tensioner fittings, spacing to code
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How Much Does Cable Hand Rail Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and install a complete cable railing system (posts, top rail, stainless cable, hardware) on a deck or stair, per linear foot.
Cable Hand Rail in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $82 to $312 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Cable Hand Rail in Boston, Massachusetts
$82 – $312
per linear ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for cable hand rail.
National average: $75 – $285 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$82 – $312 per linear ft
Heavier powder-coated steel posts and top rail, 1/8 in. stainless cable, low-profile tensioners, intermediate cable braces
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$103 – $390 per linear ft
Stainless steel posts with 1/8 in. 316-grade cable, hidden tensioners, wood top rail
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Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $34 – $128 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $33 – $127 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $9 – $34 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $6 – $23 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($33.75-$128.25 per linear foot)
- Labor ($26.25-$99.75 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($75-$285 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($75-$285 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- How Much Does Cable Railing Cost | Viewrail, Viewrail, retrieved Nov 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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