Basic
$22 – $49 per sq ft
Split-face gray granite setts about 4x4 in. laid in straight rows on compacted gravel and sand, sand-swept joints, edge restraint
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How Much Does Granite Cobble Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install granite cobblestone (setts) paving for a patio, walkway or driveway on a compacted base, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Granite Cobble in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $25 to $58 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Granite Cobble in Chicago, Illinois
$25 – $58
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for granite cobble.
National average: $22 – $50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$25 – $58 per sq ft
Split-face granite setts about 4x4 in. in mixed gray tones laid in rows on compacted gravel and sand, polymeric sand joints, edge restraint
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$32 – $72 per sq ft
Sawn-top flamed granite setts about 4x4 in. in a fan pattern on compacted gravel and sand, polymeric sand joints, granite curb edge
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $24 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $10 – $23 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.82 – $6.42 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.88 – $4.28 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Granite Cobble photo examples
Granite cobble paving area with a curved bench in a garden
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.90-$22.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.70-$17.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.64-$6.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.76-$4.00 per square 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
- Granite Cobblestone Pavers Price, adnanpaintingandremodeling.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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