Basic
$19 – $37 per sq ft
Tumbled marble 4x4 in tile in a straight grid, sanded grout, penetrating sealer before and after grouting
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How Much Does Tumbled Marble Backsplash Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Tumbled marble tile backsplash supplied and installed.
Tumbled Marble Backsplash in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $22 to $44 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Tumbled Marble Backsplash in Boston, Massachusetts
$22 – $44
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for tumbled marble backsplash.
National average: $20 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$22 – $44 per sq ft
Tumbled marble 3x6 in tile in an offset pattern with a tumbled marble pencil liner, two coats of penetrating sealer
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$27 – $55 per sq ft
Tumbled marble in a mini mixed-size pattern with a decorative marble border band, two coats of penetrating sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9 – $18 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.89 – $18 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.40 – $4.80 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.60 – $3.20 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Design styles
See how tumbled marble backsplash 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 kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Maggie Morton Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$18.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$14.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.40-$4.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.60-$3.20 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 Tumbled Marble Backsplash, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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