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$13 – $20 per linear ft
5-1/4 in. primed MDF crown in a simple profile, coped inside corners, nailed to plates, caulked
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Install Crown Molding: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Crown Molding in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $16 to $24 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install crown molding.
National average: $14 – $22 per linear ft
$13 – $20 per linear ft
5-1/4 in. primed MDF crown in a simple profile, coped inside corners, nailed to plates, caulked
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Find a pro to do this$16 – $24 per linear ft
5-1/4 in. primed finger-jointed pine crown in a classic profile, coped inside corners, glued outside miters, caulked
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Find a pro to do this$20 – $30 per linear ft
5-1/4 in. primed poplar crown in a detailed deeper profile, coped inside corners, glued outside miters, caulked and paint-ready
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.43 – $9.83 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.35 – $9.72 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.71 – $2.62 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.14 – $1.75 | linear ft |
White crown molding at the corner of a wall and ceiling
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Find a pro to do thisThree-piece white crown molding around a dark red kitchen nook ceiling
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Find a pro to do thisWhite crown molding framing a ceiling around a flush ceiling light
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Crown Molding, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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