Basic
$1.02 – $2.42 per sq ft
R-20 fiberglass batts friction-fit in 2x6 wall cavities, cut around boxes and pipes
How Much Does R20 Insulation Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and install R-20 insulation (2x6 wall batts or equivalent blown/dense-pack) in exterior wall cavities.
R20 Insulation in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $1.20 to $2.85 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
R20 Insulation in Boston, Massachusetts
$1.20 – $2.85
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for r20 insulation.
National average: $1.10 – $2.60 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1.20 – $2.85 per sq ft
Kraft-faced R-20 batts stapled to studs, split around wiring, cut tight at boxes, top and bottom plates fully filled
Premium
$1.50 – $3.56 per sq ft
Kraft-faced R-20 batts stapled to studs and fitted without gaps, split around wiring, cut tight at boxes, plates fully filled, window gaps filled
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.51 – $1.17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.47 – $1.16 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.15 – $0.31 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.07 – $0.21 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.51-$1.17 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.37-$0.91 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.15-$0.31 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.07-$0.21 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
- Insulation Installation Cost Per Sq Ft (2026), EZ-Estimates, ez-estimates.com, 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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