Basic
$7.82 – $16 per sq ft
4 in. exposed aggregate walk with standard local gravel, tooled edges and control joints, no sealer
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How Much Does Aggregate Concrete Sidewalk Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Pour and finish a 4-5 inch exposed aggregate concrete sidewalk, materials and labor, excluding demolition/site prep.
Aggregate Concrete Sidewalk in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $9.20 to $18 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Aggregate Concrete Sidewalk in Chicago, Illinois
$9.20 – $18
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for aggregate concrete sidewalk.
National average: $8 – $16 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.20 – $18 per sq ft
4 in. walk with selected river-rock aggregate, fiber-reinforced mix, tooled edges and joints, one sealer coat
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$12 – $23 per sq ft
5 in. walk with seeded decorative stone, smooth troweled border on both sides, wire mesh reinforcement, two sealer coats
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.85 – $7.70 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.64 – $7.28 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.03 – $2.05 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.68 – $1.37 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.60-$7.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.80-$5.60 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.96-$1.92 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.64-$1.28 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Aggregate Concrete Sidewalk, 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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