Basic
$6.85 – $13 per linear ft
2-1/4 in. ranch-profile primed MDF casing, mitered corners, caulked, nail holes filled
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How Much Does Casing Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install primed door/window casing (MDF or pine), including install, caulk and nail-hole patching; painting extra.
Casing in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $8.05 to $15 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Casing in Chicago, Illinois
$8.05 – $15
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for casing.
National average: $7 – $13 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.05 – $15 per linear ft
2-1/2 in. primed MDF colonial casing, mitered corners, caulked, nail holes filled
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$10 – $19 per linear ft
3-1/2 in. flat craftsman casing with built-up head cap and backband in primed MDF, caulked, nail holes filled
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.37 – $6.26 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.19 – $5.92 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.90 – $1.67 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.60 – $1.11 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.15-$5.85 per linear foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$4.55 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.56 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.04 per linear 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 Casing, 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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