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XPS Insulation cost in Boston

How Much Does XPS Insulation Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?

Supply and install XPS (rigid foam) board insulation per sq ft of surface (typically 1 in. boards; thicker boards cost more), materials and labor.

XPS Insulation in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $1.31 to $4.05 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

XPS Insulation in Boston, Massachusetts

$1.31 – $4.05

per sq ft

Prices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for xps insulation.

National average: $1.20 – $3.70 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.12 – $3.44 per sq ft

    1 in. XPS foam board, about R-5, fastened with cap fasteners, seams taped

  • Standard

    $1.31 – $4.05 per sq ft

    1 in. XPS foam board, about R-5, adhesive-set and cap-fastened, seams taped, edges sealed with foam

  • Premium

    $1.64 – $5.06 per sq ft

    1 in. XPS foam board, about R-5, adhesive-set and cap-fastened, seams taped, gaps and penetrations foam-sealed, cut tight

Cost Breakdown in Boston

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.54 – $1.66sq ft
Laborlabor$0.53 – $1.65sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.14 – $0.44sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.10 – $0.30sq ft
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.54-$1.66 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.42-$1.30 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.14-$0.44 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.10-$0.30 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.

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