Basic
$8.37 – $19 per sq ft
6 in. engineered oak planks with a thinner wear layer, character grade with knots, prefinished satin, nailed down
How Much Does Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and install wide-plank (6-12 in.) solid or engineered hardwood flooring, per square foot of floor.
Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $9.85 to $22 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring in Boston, Massachusetts
$9.85 – $22
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for wide plank hardwood flooring.
National average: $9 – $20 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.85 – $22 per sq ft
7 in. engineered hardwood planks with a 3-4 mm wear layer, select grade, lightly wire-brushed, prefinished matte
Premium
$12 – $27 per sq ft
9 in. engineered hardwood planks with a thicker wear layer, long lengths, select grade, oil-look finish
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.05 – $9 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4 – $8.89 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.08 – $2.40 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.72 – $1.60 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Design styles
See how wide plank hardwood 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 ($4.05-$9.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.15-$7.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.08-$2.40 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.72-$1.60 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
- Hallmark Floors: Hardwood Floor Installation Cost Guide (2025), hallmarkfloors.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- ez Home Search: What's It Cost to Install Hardwood Floors?, ezhomesearch.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
Get Free Estimates in Boston
Connect with local wide plank hardwood flooring contractors in Boston for personalized quotes based on your specific project.