Basic
$2.10 – $3.51 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. XPS foam board (about R-7.5) fastened with cap fasteners, seams taped
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How Much Does Rigid Insulation Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Rigid Insulation: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Rigid Insulation in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $2.47 to $4.13 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Rigid Insulation in Boston, Massachusetts
$2.47 – $4.13
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for rigid insulation.
National average: $2.26 – $3.77 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2.47 – $4.13 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. XPS foam board (about R-7.5) adhesive-set and cap-fastened, seams taped, edges sealed with foam
Premium
$3.09 – $5.16 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. XPS foam board (about R-7.5) adhesive-set and cap-fastened, seams taped, edges and penetrations foam-sealed, cut tight
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.02 – $1.70 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1 – $1.68 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.27 – $0.45 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.18 – $0.30 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Rigid Insulation photo examples
Foil-faced rigid foam boards covering the walls and roof of a small cabin
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Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.02-$1.70 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.79-$1.32 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.26-$3.77 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.26-$3.77 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Rigid Insulation, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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