Basic
$20 – $49 per linear ft
6 ft pressure-treated pine dog-ear privacy pickets, three 2x4 rails, 4x4 posts set in concrete
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How Much Does Dividing Fence Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install a boundary/dividing fence (wood privacy pricing) including posts, panels and labor per linear foot; gates, grading and permits extra.
Dividing Fence in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $23 to $58 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Dividing Fence in Chicago, Illinois
$23 – $58
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for dividing fence.
National average: $20 – $50 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$23 – $58 per linear ft
6 ft cedar dog-ear privacy pickets, three rails, pressure-treated 4x4 posts in concrete, galvanized screws
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$29 – $72 per linear ft
6 ft cedar board-on-board pickets with cap rail and trim board, pressure-treated 4x4 posts in concrete
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.63 – $24 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.10 – $23 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.57 – $6.42 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.71 – $4.28 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$22.50 per linear foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$17.50 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.40-$6.00 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.60-$4.00 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
- Wood Fence Costs & Prices - ProMatcher Cost Report, wood-fence.promatcher.com, 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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