Basic
$1.39 – $3.72 per sq ft
Blown-in fiberglass between and over ceiling joists to the recommended R-value for the climate, eave baffles, depth markers
How Much Does Ceiling Insulation Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Install ceiling insulation (fiberglass batt or blown-in) between/above ceiling joists, materials and labor.
Ceiling Insulation in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $1.64 to $4.38 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Ceiling Insulation in Boston, Massachusetts
$1.64 – $4.38
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for ceiling insulation.
National average: $1.50 – $4 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1.64 – $4.38 per sq ft
Blown-in fiberglass to the recommended R-value, eave baffles, gaps around IC-rated fixtures filled, hatch weatherstripped
Premium
$2.05 – $5.47 per sq ft
Blown-in fiberglass to the recommended R-value, eave baffles, gaps around IC-rated fixtures filled, depth markers, insulated weatherstripped hatch cover
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.68 – $1.80 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.66 – $1.78 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.18 – $0.48 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.12 – $0.32 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.68-$1.80 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.52-$1.40 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.18-$0.48 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.12-$0.32 per square 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 Ceiling Insulation Cost? | Forbes Home, Forbes Home, 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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