Basic
$20 – $54 per linear ft
5/8 in. cedar dog-ear pickets side by side, treated 4x4 posts in concrete, three 2x4 rails
How Much Does Cedar Fence Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install a 6 ft cedar privacy fence, per linear foot, gates extra.
Cedar Fence in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $23 to $63 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Cedar Fence in Chicago, Illinois
$23 – $63
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for cedar fence.
National average: $20 – $55 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$23 – $63 per linear ft
Full 3/4 in. cedar pickets, treated 4x4 posts in concrete, three cedar rails, ring-shank galvanized nails
Premium
$29 – $79 per linear ft
3/4 in. cedar board-on-board with cap rail and trim board, treated posts with post caps, stainless screws
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.63 – $26 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.10 – $25 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.57 – $7.06 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.71 – $4.71 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$24.75 per linear foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$19.25 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($20-$55 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20-$55 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cedar Privacy Fence Cost | FairFences, FairFences, retrieved Nov 2026
- Wood Fence Cost Calculator | CalcFence, CalcFence, retrieved Nov 2026
- Cedar Fence Cost in 2026 | Woodworking Advisor, Woodworking Advisor, 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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