Basic
$5.58 – $11 per linear ft
Solid pine 3-1/4 in. colonial baseboard, mitered outside and coped inside corners, nailed, filled and caulked
How Much Does Wood Baseboard Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Solid wood baseboard supplied, cut, nailed and caulked (paint/stain extra).
Wood Baseboard in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $6.57 to $13 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wood Baseboard in Boston, Massachusetts
$6.57 – $13
per linear ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for wood baseboard.
National average: $6 – $12 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.57 – $13 per linear ft
Solid poplar 5-1/4 in. baseboard in a taller profile, coped inside corners, nailed, filled and caulked
Premium
$8.21 – $16 per linear ft
Built-up solid poplar baseboard, flat 7 in. board with separate base cap and shoe molding, coped corners, caulked
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.70 – $5.40 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.67 – $5.33 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.72 – $1.44 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.48 – $0.96 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Wood Baseboard photo examples
White painted wood baseboard and door casing corner above a hardwood floor with inlay
Photo: gemteck1 · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.70-$5.40 per linear foot)
- Labor ($2.10-$4.20 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.44 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$0.96 per linear 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
- DG Floors: Cost to install baseboard, dgfloors.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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