Basic
$98 – $342 each
Single-cell light-filtering cordless shade in standard colors, inside mount
How Much Does Cellular Shade Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install one standard cellular/honeycomb window shade per window (manual, non-motorized).
Cellular Shade in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $115 to $403 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Cellular Shade in Chicago, Illinois
$115 – $403
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for cellular shade.
National average: $100 – $350 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$115 – $403 each
Single-cell cordless room-darkening shade with a wider fabric range
Premium
$144 – $503 each
Double-cell cordless shade with top-down/bottom-up lift, blackout fabric
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $48 – $169 | each |
| Labor | labor | $46 – $159 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $13 – $45 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $8.56 – $30 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cellular Shade photo examples
Cream cellular shade in a double-hung window with patterned drapes and valance
Photo: curtainsbyjoanne · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($45.00-$158.00 per unit)
- Labor ($35.00-$122.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($12.00-$42.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($8.00-$28.00 per unit)
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 Cellular Shade, 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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