Basic
$6.85 – $16 per linear ft
3-1/2 in. primed finger-jointed pine crown, coped inside corners, caulked, holes filled
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How Much Does Ceiling Molding Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install wood or polyurethane crown molding where ceiling meets wall, including caulk and nail holes; painting extra.
Ceiling Molding in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $8.05 to $18 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Ceiling Molding in Chicago, Illinois
$8.05 – $18
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for ceiling molding.
National average: $7 – $16 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.05 – $18 per linear ft
5 in. primed solid pine crown, coped inside corners, caulked, holes filled
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$10 – $23 per linear ft
Two-piece primed solid pine crown about 6 in. tall with a flat backer strip below, coped corners, caulked, holes filled
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.37 – $7.70 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.19 – $7.28 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.90 – $2.05 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.60 – $1.37 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Ceiling Molding photo examples
White crown molding framing a tray ceiling with a chandelier
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Find a pro to do thisCoffered ceiling with white crown molding and a ceiling fan
Photo: The Finishing Company Richmond Va from Richmond,Virginia, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisStepped crown molding along a tray ceiling edge above a window valance
Photo: The Finishing Company Richmond Va from Richmond,Virginia, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisRecessed ceiling panel with trim molding in a yellow dining room
Photo: The Finishing Company Richmond Va from Richmond,Virginia, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.15-$7.20 per linear foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$5.60 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.92 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.28 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Ceiling Molding, 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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