Basic
$6.51 – $13 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak strip, 2-1/4 in. wide, No. 1 common grade with more knots and color variation, nail-down, satin finish
How Much Does Red Oak Flooring Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Solid red oak hardwood flooring supplied and installed (nail-down, standard prep).
Red Oak Flooring in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $7.66 to $15 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Red Oak Flooring in Boston, Massachusetts
$7.66 – $15
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for red oak flooring.
National average: $7 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$7.66 – $15 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak, 3-1/4 in. wide select grade with fewer knots, nail-down, satin finish
Premium
$9.58 – $19 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak wide plank, 5 in. select grade, nail-down, sanded and finished with a matte topcoat
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.15 – $6.30 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.11 – $6.22 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.84 – $1.68 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.56 – $1.12 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Design styles
See how red oak flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Boston style: New England traditional and transitional
Boston's Colonials, Capes and brownstones keep traditional millwork, paneled walls and period details, and recent renovations move them toward transitional with earth tones and cleaner lines. Very little local work is fully modern.
Photos of the styles Boston draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.15-$6.30 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$4.90 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.68 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.12 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
- NerdWallet: Cost to replace hardwood floors, NerdWallet, 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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